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The Nutrition Support Fundamentals Course is a multi-part program taught by interprofessional faculty. It provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition support therapy. Course topics include malnutrition, pediatric and neonatal nutrition, parenteral and enteral nutrition, acid base, and more. This course can help identify personal knowledge gaps, guide future areas of learning, and may also help you prepare for certification exams. Additionally, attendees can earn valuable CE credits for the live sessions.
Three opportunities to take the course
- Live online course that takes place in the summer (up to 14.5 CE credits available).
- Live online course consisting of a rebroadcast of presentations from the previous summer course and live Q&A with the faculty that takes place in the winter (up to 14.5 CE credits available).
- On-demand session recordings available anytime on the ASPEN eLearning Center (no CE credit available).
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Winter 2025 Course Overview
*Please note the dates and times for each individual session as they may vary from week to week. All time zones are U.S. Eastern Time.
Learning Objectives
- Assess personal knowledge of nutrition support and identify areas requiring further study for the nutrition support specialty certification examination or other professional growth.
- Review core nutrition support topics including GI disorders, nutrition assessment, parenteral nutrition, and enteral nutrition.
- Highlight specialty areas of nutrition support such as pediatric nutrition support, home care, critical care, and fluids and electrolytes.
Course Dates, Topics, and Faculty
*Please note the dates and times for each individual session, as they may vary from week to week. All time zones are U.S. Eastern Time.
| Critical Care and Statistics
Thursday, January 16
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET (1.5 Hours)
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| TOPICS & OBJECTIVES | FACULTY |
| Critical Care - Describe the factors associated with malnutrition in critical illness
- Outline key points from the 2016 Society for Critical Care Medicine/ASPEN guidelines
- Discuss implications of recent publications since the 2016 guidelines
Statistics - Explain the differences in various types of medical literature to form clinical recommendations
- Identify statistical techniques for incorporating literature evaluation in clinical decisions
- Describe the difference between a p-value and confidence interval
| Lauren Probstfeld, MS, RD, CNSC
Inpatient Clinical Nutrition Manager, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
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Moderator: ASPEN Staff
CE Credit: 1.5 hours
UAN: JA0002345-0000-25-068-L99-P |
| Fluids and Electrolytes
Tuesday, January 21
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET (1.5 Hours)
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| TOPICS & OBJECTIVES | FACULTY |
| Fluids and Electrolytes - Assess fluid and electrolyte needs of a patient
- Develop a therapeutic plan for fluid and electrolyte requirements
- Prevent and manage complications of fluid and electrolyte abnormalities
| Anne Tucker, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care/Nutrition Support, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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Moderator: ASPEN Staff
CE Credit: 1.5 hours
UAN: JA0002345-0000-25-069-L99-P |
| Enteral Nutrition (EN) and Home EN
Thursday, January 23
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET (1.5 Hours)
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| TOPICS & OBJECTIVES | FACULTY |
| Enteral Nutrition (EN) and Home EN - Identify appropriate candidates for enteral nutrition support
- Create an enteral nutrition support therapy plan incorporating safe practices and evidenced based research for inpatients and outpatients
- Describe enteral nutrition support therapy complications, prevention, and potential treatment
- Summarize methods for patient education
| Danelle Olson Johnson, RDN, LD, CNSC
Advanced Practice II Dietitian, Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Moderator: ASPEN Staff
CE Credit: 1.5 hours
UAN: JA0002345-0000-25-070-L99-P
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| Parenteral Nutrition (PN) and Home PN
Wednesday, January 29
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET (1.5 Hours)
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| TOPICS & OBJECTIVES | FACULTY |
| PN and Home PN - Identify current indications for parenteral nutrition
- Discuss parenteral formula and admixture design
- Evaluate components of parenteral nutrition monitoring and management
- Identify key safe practice issues related to parenteral nutrition
| Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP, FASHP
Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Department of Pharmacy, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS
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Moderator: ASPEN Staff
CE Credit: 1.5 hours
UAN: JA0002345-0000-25-071-L99-P
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| Nutrient Deficiencies and Malnutrition Assessment
Friday, January 31
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET (2.0 Hours)
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| TOPICS & OBJECTIVES | FACULTY |
| Nutrient Deficiencies - Identify signs and symptoms of potential nutrient deficiencies
- Discuss potential etiologies of nutrient deficiencies
- Determine the best method for measuring nutrient status
| Mary Marian, DCN, RDN, CSO, FAND
Assistant Professor of Practice; Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ |
| Malnutrition Assessment - Define the etiology approach to malnutrition assessment and the consensus derived diagnostic characteristics
- Describe application of the diagnostic malnutrition characteristics
| Ainsley Malone, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN
Clinical Practice Specialist; Nutrition Support Dietitian, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, New Albany, OH |
Moderator: ASPEN Staff
CE Credit: 2 hours
UAN: JA0002345-0000-25-072-L99-P
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| Enteral Nutrition (EN) and Parenteral Nutrition (PN) Access
Wednesday, February 5
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET (1.5 Hours)
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| TOPICS & OBJECTIVES | FACULTY |
| EN and PN Access - Differentiate enteral and parenteral access routes and devices
- Identify key factors of access device selection
- Recognize, prevent and treat access device complications
| Kathi Tushar, RN, BSN
Nutrition Support Registered Nurse, Center for Human Nutrition, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Lauren Bruwer, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, PCCN
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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Moderator: ASPEN Staff
CE Credit: 1.5 hours
UAN: JA0002345-0000-25-073-L99-P
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| Pediatric and Neonatal Nutrition Support Friday, February 7 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET (2.0 Hours)
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| TOPICS & OBJECTIVES | FACULTY |
| Pediatric Nutrition Support
- List the primary components of a nutrition assessment for a pediatric patient
- Identify the different types of infant and pediatric formulas and their recommended uses
- Define the nutrient needs of a pediatric patient receiving nutrition support
- Identify indications for parenteral and enteral nutrition support
| Elizabeth Bobo, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC, FAND
Clinical Dietitian Lead, Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville, FL
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| Neonatal Nutrition Support - Identify the nutritional requirements of the neonate and indications for parenteral nutrition (PN)
- Discuss neonatal requirements for macronutrients and micronutrients used in neonatal PN
- List key compounding challenges in neonatal PN
- Evaluate the role of human milk as the source of optimal enteral nutrition in the neonate
| Mary Petrea Cober, PharmD, BCNSP, BCPPS, FASPEN
Professor of Pharmacy Practice; Director of Professional Development, Office of Education, Northeast Ohio Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Rootstown, OH |
Moderator: ASPEN Staff
CE Credit: 2 hours
UAN: JA0002345-0000-25-074-L99-P |
| Acid Base
Tuesday, February 11
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET (1.5 Hours)
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| TOPICS & OBJECTIVES | FACULTY |
| Acid Base - Diagnose major acid-base derangements
- Recognize compensatory mechanisms for acid-base derangements
- Describe the roles of buffers in acid-base balance
| Anne Tucker, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care/Nutrition Support, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
Moderator: ASPEN Staff
CE Credit: 1.5 hours
UAN: JA0002345-0000-25-075-L99-P
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| Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders & Ethics
Thursday, February 13
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET (1.5 Hours)
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| TOPICS & OBJECTIVES | FACULTY |
| GI Disorders - List the indications and contraindications for enteral and parenteral nutrition in specific disease states
- List common nutritional deficiencies that can occur from GI losses due to various diseases
- Develop strategies for nutrition support of patients with GI diseases
Ethics - Discuss ethical issues related to nutrition support
| Donald Kirby, MD, FACP, FACN, FACG, AGAF, CNSC, CPNS, FASPEN
Director, Center for Human Nutrition; Medical Director, Intestinal Transplant; Professor of Medicine, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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Moderator: ASPEN Staff
CE Credit: 1.5 hours
UAN: JA0002345-0000-25-076-L99-P
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CE Credit & Recordings
- CE credit cannot be claimed for missed webinars. In order to claim CE credit, you must attend the live webinar broadcast or rebroadcast at the scheduled date and time.
- CE Credit is calculated on a per webinar attended basis. If you miss a webinar, you can still receive CE credit for other live webinars/sessions attended.
- Registration includes access to recordings of all sessions. Recordings will be accessible in the eLearning Center.
- Please note: Recordings will be provided assuming ASPEN receives permission from the speakers. If a speaker does not grant ASPEN permission to post the recording of their presentation, then the recording of that presentation will not be accessible after the end of the webinar.
Pricing Information
| Individual Registration | Early-bird (by January 13) | Standard (January 14 and after) |
| ASPEN Member | $255.00 | $275.00 |
| Non-Member | $355.00 | $375.00 |
Cancellation/Refund Policy
All cancellation requests must be sent to the ASPEN national office by email or fax (301-587-2365) on or before January 13, 2025. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Refunds will be issued less a $50.00 administrative fee. No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations received via email or fax after January 13, 2025. Substitutions will be accepted until the day before the start of the program (January 15, 2025).
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for answers to the most common program questions. If you are unable to participate in this multi-week webinar program, please consider some of the other study resources that won’t require you to be on the computer at a certain time. Recordings of the course will be available for purchase after the entire course has concluded. Please note CE credit is not available for the course recordings – only the live webinars are accredited.
System Requirements
- Computer with internet connection
- Windows or Mac OS
- Supported Browsers: Firefox 100+, Chrome 100+, Safari 12+, Microsoft Edge 100+
- JavaScript & Cookies enabled
- Recommended RAM: 1GB+
Mobile Support
- iPhone or iPad running IOS 14+
- Android Running 10+, Chrome Browser
*Also compatible with iOS and Android-based tablets and smartphones.
Accreditation Information
Target Audience: This course is ideal for nutrition professionals such as dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and others seeking a comprehensive overview of core nutrition support topics. This course and all of its parts is designed at the intermediate learning level.
Successful Completion: ASPEN provides continuing education credit to physicians, nurses, pharmacists and dietitians who attend in full each session claimed for credit, and complete the program evaluation via the
ASPEN eLearning Center.
ASPEN submits data as required to the CPE Monitor for pharmacists. ASPEN submits physician earned CME credit to Pars. ASPEN does not submit data to any other credentialing organization.
Pharmacists and physicians, please note that ASPEN will upload earned CE credit into the appropriate system within the required timeframe. Any credit not claimed by the deadline will not be entered. Please provide your correct information when completing your evaluation and claiming your CE credit. ASPEN submits only the information that is entered by the pharmacist or physician when credit is claimed and is not responsible for following up to obtain any corrected information to ensure an error-free submission.
Accreditation Statements: Nurses, Pharmacists, and Physicians
In support of improving patient care, The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
ASPEN designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is for a maximum of 14.5 contact hours (1.45 CEUs). This is considered a knowledge activity.
Pharmacy UANs will be listed with each individual week's topic upon finalization of the schedule.
Nurses: ASPEN designates each activity for a maximum of 14.5 nursing contact hours.
Dietitians: ASPEN designates each activity for a maximum of 14.5 CPEUs.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 14.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Policies
Any grievances should be addressed in writing to Senior Director, Education and Research • ASPEN • 8401 Colesville Road • Suite 510 • Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Commercialism
ASPEN subscribes to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
ASPEN does not provide programs that constitute advertisement or include promotional content. ASPEN does not endorse any products.
No commercial support was received for this program.
Faculty and Planning Committee Members Commercial Relationship Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest (COI)
Provided with course materials prior to each webinar.
Special Services
ASPEN will accommodate attendees with disabilities or special needs who participate in the online Nutrition Support Fundamentals and Review Course. If you require special services, please contact a member of our customer service team at aspen@nutritioncare.org or call 800-727-4567 (US and Canada) or 301-587-6315 (international).