STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Define the components of medical nutrition therapy

 II.     Define enteral nutrition.

 III.    Define parenteral nutrition.

 IV.     Define TEN

 V.      Obtain nutrition-related date on an individual.

 VI.     Compare nutrition data to norms.

 VII.    Develop a nutrition care plan.

 VIII.   List the access routes for enteral nutrition

 IX.     Describe the non-surgical access routes in enteral nutrition administration.

 X       Contrast the benefits and limitations in each non-surgical access route.

 XI.     Describe the surgical access routes in enteral nutrition administration.

 XII.    Contrast the benefits and limitations of the various surgical access routes.

 XIII.   List enteral formula components.

 XIV.    Compare the digestibility of different formula components.

 XV.     Compare the protein content of different formulas

 XVI.    Compare the caloric density of different formulas

 XVII.   Compare the application of different formulas based on their form (powder versus liquid).

 XVIII.  Classify enteral formulas based on monomeric or polymeric components

 XIX.    Classify complete and incomplete formulas

 XX      Describe formulas based on production techniques

 XXI.    Review formulas based on specific disease states

 XXII.   Review formulas based on lactose utilization.

 XXIII.  Review elemental formulas based on nutrient composition.

 XXIV.   Compare different enteral formula nutrients and their function in the body.

 XXV.    Calculate enteral formula compositions using the macro nutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat.

 XXVI.   Calculate formula compositions using the micro nutrients:  vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

 XXVII.  Calculate formula compositions using other nutrients: fiber, glutamine, arginine, omega 3 fatty acids, carnitine

 XXVIII. Review the different methods of administration of enteral feedings

 XXIX.   Define the complications of enteral feedings

 XXX     Discuss each of the complications and possible of enteral feedings

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Medical nutrition therapy.

 II.     Screening and assessment data.

 III.    Enteral nutrition.

 IV.     Total parenteral nutrition.

 V.      Equipment used in enteral feedings.

 VI.     Equipment used in parenteral feedings.

 VII.    Pharmacological considerations.

 VIII.   Ethics surrounding medical nutrition therapy

 IX.     Current literature involved with nutrition support.

 X       Legislation involved with reimbursement for medical nutrition therapy.

 XI.     Roles of dietitians, dietetic technicians and other health professionals in nutrition support.