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DE0031: Update on Nutrition and Chronic Kidney Disease

 
Date: 10/01/2011 - 9/30/2012
Course Status: Completed
Facility: Online
Location: Online
Instructor: Theresa Kuracina
Director: Wendy Sandoval
Level: Basic
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Support Staff
Quota: 0 - 5000 students
Tuition: $0.00
Hours: 1.00 (Total CDE); 1.00 (DANB Non-Clinical); 1.00 (AGD - 750)
Joint Sponsorship: No
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Summary:

This online training includes a brief review of the functions of the kidneys, discussion of, identification and monitoring of CKD and describes new tools from the National Kidney Disease Education Program that can be used for patient education. Key concepts in nutrition assessment, management and diet recommendations for dialysis will be reviewed. Supporting documentation for this course is contained in CSC File 5536 and File 5660.



This course has been planned and implemented in accordance with the ADA CERP Recognition Standards and Procedures. None of the faculty/presenters for this activity has a conflict of interest, and there is no use of unlabeled or investigational pharmaceutical products or medical devices. The educational objectives, content and selection of educational methods and instructors are conducted independent of any commercial entity.

Concerns or complaints about this course may be directed to marybeth.kinney@comcast.net or to ADA CERP at http://www.ada.org/goto/cerp.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1. Incorporate suggested guidelines for identifying and monitoring CKD into clinical practice.
2. Describe new tools from the National Kidney Disease Education Program to enhance patient education.
3. Incorporate key concepts in nutrition assessment, management and treatment into clinical practice.
4. Briefly review diet recommendations for dialysis.

Speaker / Presenter:

Theresa Kuracina — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at theresa.kuracina@aol.com.

Disclosure Policy:

It is the policy of the Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health, that faculty/planners disclose any financial or other relationships with commercial companies whose products may be discussed in the educational activity. The Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health, also requires that faculty disclose any unlabeled or investigative use of pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Images that have been falsified or manipulated to misrepresent treatment outcomes are prohibited.

None of the faculty/planners for this activity has a conflict of interest, and there is no use of unlabeled or investigative pharmaceutical products or medical devices. No images have been falsified or manipulated to misrepresent treatment outcomes.The educational objectives, content, and selection of educational methods and instructors are conducted independent of any commercial entity.

Accreditation:
The IHS Division of Oral Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider

The IHS Division of Oral Health is an accredited sponsor of continuing education under the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP). ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the IHS at IHS CDE Coordinator or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ada.org

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Tuition Payment Information:

Tuition Policy:

Tuition must be paid in full 8 weeks prior to the start date of any course. Request for refunds must be received in writing at least two weeks before the course begins. For each refund request, there will be an administrative charge of $100. No refunds will be made to registrants who fail to attend a course. If IHS CDE program cancels a course, then 100% of the tuition will be refunded.