Advanced Nutrition for Wound Management
Advanced Nutrition for Wound Management
DOT
This course is appropriate for the healthcare practitioner who is new to wound management, as well as those more experienced in wound care. The information presented is appropriate for wound care providers in all care settings, including acute care, long-term care, rehabilitation, home healthcare, wound clinics and doctor's offices. We are confident you will be able to put this information to immediate use in your respective practice settings.
COURSE INFORMATION
NA 1 hrsValid for 24 monthsCreated 2019-12-11Updated 2019-12-11
Course Objectives
- Recognize the importance of screening and assessment to identify nutritional risk.
- Define the role of the registered dietitian on the health care/wound care team.
- Translate evidence-based nutrition guidelines for pressure Injuries into clinical practice.
- Determine strategies for improving and/or maintaining nutritional status for individuals.
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