#1 - Overview of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment (NFPA)

I. NFPA as a component of Nutrition Care Process

II. review of systems

III. vital signs

IV. assessment of overall appearance

V. case study using Nutrition Care Process

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the relationship between nutritional status indicators and changes in overall health.
2. Describe NFPA as a component of Nutrition Care Process.
3. Describe the basic components of NFPA in terms of body systems and vital signs.

#2 - Skin, Nails and Hair

I. Overall appearance

II. Risk assessment for wounds

III. Skin failure and wound healing

IV. Signs & symptoms of macronutrient deficiencies

V. Case study using Nutrition Care Process

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe normal appearance for skin, hair and nails.
2. Explain how to differentiate wounds by type and stage using NFPA.
3. Identify potential macronutrient deficiencies associated with changes in skin, nails and hair using NFPA.

#3 - Cardiopulmonary System

I. Assessment of hydration status

II. Signs & symptoms of macronutrient deficiencies

III. Signs & symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies

IV. Case study using Nutrition Care Process

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Explain how to differentiate the three types of dehydration and the three types of overhydration using NFPA.
2. Identify potential macronutrient deficiencies using NFPA.
3. Identify potential micronutrient deficiencies using NFPA.

#4 - Extremities, Muscles and Skeletal System

I. Malnutrition

II. Bone health

III. Signs & symptoms of macronutrient deficiencies

IV. Signs & symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies

V. Case study using Nutrition Care Process

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Identify criteria for assessing malnutrition.
2. Explain the relationship between nutritional status, bone health, falls and fractures.
3. Identify potential macronutrient deficiencies using NFPA.
4. Identify potential micronutrient deficiencies using NFPA.

#5 - Digestive System

I. Oral assessment

II. Dysphagia

III. Bowel history

IV. Case study using Nutrition Care Process

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the components of an oral assessment.
2. Discuss the steps in normal swallowing and interventions to compensate for dysphagia.
3. Describe the relationship between nutritional intake, bowel history and overall health.
4. Identify potential micronutrient deficiencies associated with malabsorptive conditions using NFPA.

#6 - Eyes, Nerves and Cognition

I. Signs & symptoms of macronutrient deficiencies

II. Signs & symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies

III. Signs & symptoms of dementia

IV. Case study using Nutrition Care Process

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the relationship between dementia and declining nutritional status.
2. Identify potential macronutrient deficiencies using NFPA.
3. Identify potential micronutrient deficiencies using NFPA.
   

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.

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.

Learn more about Academy Medical's presenters

View details about past webinars

Already Registered: login, take post-tests or listen to a recorded webinar