Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Epidemiology
3. Etiology
4. Dietary Guidelines for Bariatric Patients
5. Types of Malnutrition
6. Diagnosing Malnutrition
7. Interventions and Treatment
8. Patient Education
9. Conclusion
10. References

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 Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete and awards 1.5 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. Demonstrate enhanced awareness of the signs and symptoms of malnutrition in bariatric surgery patients, allowing for early intervention and improved patient outcomes. 
2. Demonstrate understanding of evidence-based interventions and dietary modifications to address malnutrition effectively. 
3. Identify ways of being better prepared to provide comprehensive care to bariatric surgery patients and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

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.