Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Overview

Subject area

FNES

Catalog Number

710

Course Title

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Description

The provision of nutrition support, through enteral and parenteral nutrition to treat or prevent malnutrition in acute and chronic disease states and critical illness. This course will focus on enteral and parenteral access, appropriate prescription of nutrition support based on evidence based guidelines and ethical issues related to nutrition support. This course may assist with preparation for taking the clinical nutrition support clinician (CNSC) certification examination.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule