Course Code: REL-RTS-0-ENTOF
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Define types of enteral nutrition methods.
Identify at least three signs to monitor for readiness to return to oral feeding.
Recall evaluation methods for returning to oral feeding.
Identify at least three interventions of the process of transitioning from enteral to oral nutrition while monitoring for complications.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Enteral Nutrition
Why It Matters
Definition and Prevalence of Enteral Nutrition (EN)
Clinical Rationale for EN
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Lab Values
EN Options
Concerns with EN
Meet Mildred
Summary
Section 3: Assessing Readiness to Return to Oral Feeding
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Impact of Dysphagia and Aspiration Risk
Evaluation
Cognitive Assessments
Evaluation and Team Decision
Meet Howard
Summary
Section 4: Transitioning to Oral Feeding
Transitioning to Oral Feeding
Protocol for Returning Adults to Oral Feeding
Nutritional Considerations for EN
Meet Ellie
Summary
Section 5: Additional Points Regarding EN
Interdisciplinary Team Communication
Advanced Dementia and EN
Potential Complications with EN
Legal Considerations
Meet Jason
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.