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Nutrition for Oncology Patients: A Toolkit for HCPs

October 29, 2024

Target Audience

This activity is intended for oncology nurses, registered dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with cancer.

Course content level for social workers: beginner and intermediate.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

  • Describe the benefits of proactive nutrition interventions for a patient with cancer
  • Explain the validated nutrition screening tools
  • Identify patients at risk of malnutrition by using nutrition screening tools
  • Identify patients with food insecurities and address the needs of these patients, including underserved populations
  • Provide nutrition education and resources to support patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals

Faculty

Heather Knutson, MS, RD, CSO, LD
Registered Dietitian, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licensed Dietitian in the State of Minnesota
Board Certified in Oncology Nutrition
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Nutrition Education Services Center
Rye Brook, NY

Margaret Martin, RD, MS, LDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Tennessee
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Nutrition Education Services Center
Rye Brook, NY

Alison Ryan, PA-C, MS, RD, CSO
Physician Assistant-Certified
Registered Dietitian
Board Certified in Oncology Nutrition 
Compass Oncology, part of The US Oncology Network 
Portland, OR
 

Continuing Education Information

Registered Nursing Credit Designation
Approval for nurses has been obtained by the National Office of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society under Provider Number CEP 5832 to award 1.0 continuing education contact hour through the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Registered Dietitian Continuing Professional Education Units 
The CPE application for Nutrition for Oncology Patients: A Toolkit for HCPs is pending CDR review and approval for 1.0 CPEU.

Social Worker Continuing Education
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Provider Number 1105, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 12/10/2023-12/10/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 clinical continuing education credit.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0117. LLS maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 1.5 clinical CE contact hour for this activity.

Method of Participation
There are no fees for participating in or receiving credits for this CE activity. For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.

Learners must participate in the entire CE activity and complete and submit the evaluation form to earn credit. Once completed, the certificate will be generated. If you have questions regarding the receipt of your certificate, please contact us via email at profeducation@LLS.org.

Providers
This activity is provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Supporters
There is no commercial support associated with this CE activity.

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For questions, concerns, or assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact us at: profeducation@LLS.org.