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Malnutrition in the older adult: Identifying and managing nutritional risk

Appraise nutrition screening and assessment in the older adult including the identification of signs and symptoms associated with malnutrition.

Malnutrition in the older adult: Identifying and managing nutritional risk
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

The "Malnutrition in Older Adults: Identifying and Managing Nutritional Risk" course provides healthcare professionals with the tools to recognize and address malnutrition in older adults. This course covers nutrition screening methods, assessment tools, and intervention strategies, focusing on the unique challenges faced by the elderly, including multiple chronic diseases and limited access to food. Participants will learn how to implement nutrition care plans, use validated screening tools like the Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST), and apply evidence-based guidelines to improve patient outcomes. This course is ideal for practitioners working in aged care or managing geriatric patients.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Professor Liz Isenring

Professor Liz Isenring

Program Head, Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, Bond University

Associate Dean of Research, Bond University

Professor Liz Isenring is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian passionate about improving the quality of life of patients and their carers via evidence-based nutrition. Liz is Head of Program for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, and the Associate Dean of Research for the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University. She is recognised internationally as an expert in nutrition during treatment for cancer and for older adults. Liz has held several leadership positions including in AuSPEN, Dietitian Connection and MASCC, has published over 130 peer-reviewed papers and received more than $3 million AUS in research funding.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 480546

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38569

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