Course
Enteral Feeding at Home: Caregiver Education
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Brittane L. Strahan MSN, RN, CCRP
This course is designed to provide the nursing professional with a better understanding of the importance of caregiver education regarding the administration of enteral feedings. Indications for enteral feeds will be reviewed, followed by a thorough description of the preparation process and how it relates to the patient, supplies, formula, and method. Following this, post-feeding care, potential complications, and instructions for emergency care will be reviewed. Finally, in addition to some troubleshooting and additional tips to ensure adequate, safe, and effective enteral feeding, information will be provided to guide the caregiver to appropriate support groups and resources.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Preparation
- Feeding Procedures
- Post-Feeding Care
- Troubleshooting
- Additional Tips
- Resources
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Enteral Feeding at Home: Caregiver Education. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hour of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Explain circumstances that would require enteral feeds.
- Identify the correct procedures utilized for the caregiver to provide enteral feedings at home.
- Summarize why caregiver education and support resources are critical for the nurse to provide.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: December 13, 2027
Course Offering: #588