Enteral Tube Feeding

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definition 
3. History 
4. Indications of Use 
5. Conditions Requiring Enteral Feeding 
6. Types and Uses of Enteral Feeding 
7. Nursing Care 
8. Assessment 
9. Fluid and Calorie needs 
10. Site Care 
11. Tube Care 
12. Feeding Administration 
13. Troubleshooting 
14. Safety Considerations 
15. Contraindications 
16. Risks of Enteral Feeding 
17. Nursing Interventions for Safe Feeding 
18. Patient and Family Education 
19. 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 Tube Feeding​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours 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:

1. List reasons why enteral feeding may be indicated. 
2. Review various types of enteral feeding methods. 
3. Identify essential elements of nursing care related to enteral feeding, including assessment, care techniques, patient education, and safety considerations. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

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.