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Micronutrients: A Need for Micromanagement

Program Date: 13 November 2024

Publication Date: 16 September 2025

Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 1.0 CE; Dietitian 1.0 CPEU

Course Description

In this course, Cassandra Pogatschnik, RD, LD, CNSC, CCTD, will state the micronutrient deficiencies in nutrition support patients; identify the physical manifestation of micronutrient deficiencies through the nutrition-focused physical examination; discuss how abnormal micronutrient levels affect the processes of ingestion, absorption, and metabolism; and more. This program was originally presented live on 13 November 2024.

Course Objectives:
  • State the causes of micronutrient deficiencies in nutrition support patients.
  • Identify the physical manifestation of micronutrient deficiencies through the nutrition-focused physical examination.
  • Discuss how abnormal micronutrient levels affect the processes of ingestion, absorption, and metabolism.
  • Review strategies on how to monitor and treat micronutrient deficiencies and excesses.

Performance Indicators: 5.2.7, 9.1.4, 11.2.5

Activity Code: 189860

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Cassandra Pogatschnik, RD, LD, CNSC, CCTD

Nutrition Support Clinician
Center for Gut Rehabilitation and Transplantation
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH, USA

Cassandra Pogatschnik, RD, LD, CNSC, CCTD, is a Nutrition Support Clinician for the Center for Gut Rehabilitation and Transplantation at the Cleveland Clinic, specializing in adult intestinal rehabilitation and transplantation. She is a former pediatric gastroenterology dietitian focusing on pediatric GI transplantation and short bowel syndrome at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital. A 2024 recipient of the Distinguished Nutrition Support Dietitian, Advanced Clinical Practice, ASPEN, she has authored various book chapters and articles on micronutrients, intestinal transplantation, short bowel syndrome, and intestinal failure, and enjoys teaching others about these topics. 

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CE CPEU Pediatric Malnutrition

Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:

Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.

Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:

This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.