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Each generation of nutrition professionals takes the profession to higher levels of expertise in the medical nutrition therapy. Laboratory assessment of nutritional status is one area that has seen dramatic changes in utilization of data to support NCP and demonstrate the effectiveness of intervention strategies. Laboratory test results are tools for the nutrition professional to use while discussing the care needs of patients with other members of the medical team.

For purchasers of the self-study course, either online case studies or a CD-ROM of case studies, is included for application of concepts. Each case study provides a medical profile of the patient followed by a series of questions. Users receive specific, interactive assistance for any errors.

For the most effective use of the self-study course, users should have a clear understanding of interpreting abnormal patterns of laboratory values, medical physiology, common physiological changes that occur with injury, surgery or aging, disease processes and the relationship between changes in laboratory values and changes in general health.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this course, the successful learner will be able to:

•Discuss the role of inflammatory biomarkers as it relates to declining nutritional status.

•Assess laboratory test results for hydration status, protein status, nutritional anemia and other nutrition related disorders.

•Describe the relationship between laboratory test results and changes in nutritional status.

•Differentiate the role of medications and disease as each affects laboratory test results.

•Apply principles of Nutrition Care Process in the laboratory assessment of nutritional status

CDR Learning Codes that can apply to this course include 2100, 3000, 3020, 3060, 5000, 5010, 5020, 5030, 5040, 5050, 5080, 5090, 5100, 5230 or other applicable codes.

Information for Self-Study Course Participants

Online Users

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Once you have read the text, apply your knowledge with the online case studies. Users are asked to respond to a variety of questions. The case studies provide feedback to the correctness of your answer. At the completion of each case study are your score and a list of study recommendations. Complete each case study and then take the online exam. You must score 70 percent on the competency exam to receive a Certificate of Completion. You may take the online exam more than once to achieve this benchmark. Once online users have passed the competency exam, please complete the Professional Continuing Education Survey and print your Certificate of Completion.

Hard Copy Users

Your order included a CD-ROM of case studies and a paper competency exam with answer sheet. Once you have read the text, apply your knowledge with the CD-ROM of case studies. Users are asked to respond to a variety of questions. The case studies provide feedback to the correctness of your answer. At the completion of each case study are your score and a list of study recommendations. Complete each case study and then take the paper competency exam. You must score 70 percent on the competency exam to receive a Certificate of Completion. Please complete the Professional Continuing Education Survey and either mail or fax your answer sheet and survey to the address on the answer sheet. Keep a copy of your answer sheet and Professional Continuing Education Survey for your records. A Certificate of Completion will be mailed to you within 10 working days. Please call or email us if you do not receive your Certificate of Completion within two weeks after it was mailed to CASE Software & Books. If you have a tight deadline to meet, we will be happy to fax your Certificate of Completion to you per your instructions.

Other Users:

If you purchased this course from a source other than CASE Software & Books, follow the instructions for completing the self-study course provided at the time of your purchase.