#1 - Overview

I. Types of lab specimens

II. Factors that affect lab test results

III. Common lab panels

IV. Lab assessment as part of Nutrition Care Process

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Examine different types of lab specimens as markers of health status.
2. Discuss factors that affect lab test results.
3. Describe common lab panels used in healthcare settings.
4. Explain how lab test results are incorporated into Nutrition Care Process.

#2 - Hydration Assessment

I. Types of dehydration.

II. Patterns of lab tests associated with each type of dehydration.

III. Types of Overhydration.

IV. Patterns of lab tests associated with each type of overhydration.

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate the three types of dehydration using lab test results.
2. Differentiate the three types of overhydration using lab test results.
3. Demonstrate use of lab test results as a component of Nutrition Care Process.

#3 - Inflammation and Metabolic Meltdown

I. Inflammatory process

II. Inflammation-immune system connection

III. Effects of inflammation on nutritional status

IV. Historic and evidence-based measures of malnutrition

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the inflammatory process.
2. Discuss the inflammation-immune system connection.
3. Discuss the role of inflammation on interpretation of lab results.
4. Demonstrate use of lab test results as a component of Nutrition Care Process.

#4 - Vitamin Mineral Deficiencies

I. Nutritional anemias (iron, B12, folic acid)

II. Fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies (vitamin A and D)

III. Other mineral deficiencies (potassium, magnesium)

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Identify biomarkers for nutritional anemias.
2. Identify biomarkers for selected fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies.
3. Identify risk factors and biomarkers for selected mineral deficiencies.
4. Demonstrate use of lab test results as a component of Nutrition Care Process.

#5 - Chronic Disease Biomarkers

I. Cardiovascular

II. Diabetes

III. Metabolic syndrome

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Evaluate lab test results for cardiovascular disease.
2. Evaluate lab test results for diabetes.
3. Evaluate lab test results for metabolic syndrome.
4. Demonstrate use of lab test results as a component of Nutrition Care Process.

#6 - Chronic Disease Biomarkers

I. Thyroid disorders

II. Renal disease

III. Hepatic disease

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Evaluate lab test results for selected thyroid diseases.
2. Evaluate lab test results for selected renal diseases.
3. Evaluate lab test results for selected hepatic diseases.
4. Demonstrate use of lab test results as a component of Nutrition Care Process.

Accreditation Information

Nurses – Academy Medical Systems is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s COA.

Academy Medical Systems (AMS) is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14413.

AMS is also a provider approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, provider #50-19.

Iowa Nurses – The Iowa Board of Nurses will recognize the recorded webinars as a home study program. They recognize our ANCC approved provider status as well as our CA and Fl Board of Nursing provider approval for home study products for nurses in Iowa.

All other states recognize our approved provider status listed in the above text for continuing education credit for nurses.

9.0 contact hours will be rewarded to nursing professionals at the completion of this workshop.

Dietitians - Academy Medical Systems is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 9.0 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.

Certified Dietary Managers - The course has been approved by the CBDM for 9 general hours, approval # 139010.

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapist will receive 9, continuing education hours for completion this program and a test score of 70% or better. AMS is an approved provider for the AOTA , provider # 5470. This course is an intermediate education level.

Exercise Physiologist – ACSM recognizes AMS’s approved provider status with the ANCC and will honor our continuing education for Certified Exercise Physiologist recertification purposes.

Certified Athletic Trainers – Academy Medical Systems is recognized by the Board of Certification (BOC) to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers. 9 hours will be awarded at the completion of this program.

Physical Therapists - PTs and PTAs in the following states will receive 9 contact hours for completion of all 6 webinars: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA (Class 1), HI, IA, ID, IN, KS (Cat 2), KY, MA, ME, MI, MN (Cat 2), MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, ND, OK (Cat 2), OR, RI, SC, SD, UT, VA (Type 2), VT, VI, WA, WI, WY.

We are an approved provider to offer continuing competency courses to CA PTs, approval date 4/5/10. The following state boards recognize other state’s approval: AL, AZ, GA (Class 1), KY, MO, MS, OK (Cat 2), WI.

Because each state’s continuing education requirements for physical therapists is subject to change, please verify this information with your state board. Thank you.  See The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website for more information.

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