This series is based on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition (3rd Edition). It introduces an updated nutrition series that includes the latest research and resources for healthcare professionals caring for neonates.
Continuing Education Credits: (Per course) Nurse Contact 1.0 CE; Dietitian 1.0 CPEU
In this course, Michelle Johnson, RDN, LD, defines gestational age (GA) and birth weight (BW); reviews the five essential components of infant nutrition assessment; and discusses indicators of preterm and neonatal malnutrition.
In this course, Laura Meredith-Dennis, MAS, RD, will emphasize the importance of a neonatal dietitian; list several significant benefits of human milk; review recommendations for the very low birth weight, preterm infant; compare enteral feeding alternatives; and describe ways to initiate and advance enteral feedings in the NICU.
In this course, Stephanie Merlino Barr, MS, RDN, LD, will identify three indications for the use of parenteral nutrition in the neonate; define parenteral dose recommendations for specific nutrients; and describe the management of complications associated with parenteral nutrition.
In this course, Sharon Groh-Wargo, PhD, RD, will review guidelines in preparation for NICU discharge; discuss breastfeeding, human milk, and infant formula feeding options at discharge; and describe a case study illustrating common challenges at discharge and follow-up.
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