Syllabus
Course Syllabus
Course Information
Course title:Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Credit hours: 1+1
Contact hours:3
Level: 8
Course Begins: September 2nd,2012 corresponding 15th of shawwal ,1433H
Course Ends: December 23rd ,2012 corresponding to 10th of Safar,1434H
Exams:
Quizzes weekly
1st midterm 14/10/2012- 28/11/1433 H
2nd midterm 25/11/2012 - 11/1/1434 H
Final 19thweekaccording to the department final schedule(exams start on 5/1/2013 till 16/1/2013
Course Description:
In this course, students will learn about enteral andparenteral nutrition, taking into consideration the nutritional requirements ofpatients and the conditions that might affect these requirements.
Textbook Required
- Charney, P., Malone, A. (2006) ADA Pocket Guide to Enteral Nutrition. American Dietetic Association.
- Charney, P., Malone, A. (2007) ADA Pocket Guide to Parenteral Nutrition. American Dietetic Association.
- Gottschlich, Michele M. (2007) The A.S.P.E.N. Nutrition Support Core Curriculum: A Case-Based Approach- the Adult Patient. American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
- Merritt, Russell, (2005) The A.S.P.E.N. Nutrition Support Practice Manual 2nd Edition. American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
- Prescribe timely, efficacious, and safe nutrition support.
- This course has a different calculations than the other courses in the nutrition field students will learn in depth how to solve the problems so the practical part will concentrate on this issue .
Student Expectations
Here are just a few simple daily expectations of you in this class:
- Attendance 5min before the class starting.
- Only 1 absence is permitted without valuable reasons.
- Take notes and completing handouts.
- Do not eat in the classroom.
- Exams will be on the fixed time and will not be repeated unless there is a medical record that indicates the reason of absence.
- Quizzes will never be repeated.
Faculty Information:
Mrs. Aljazi bin Zaraah
Office hours: Sat. 9-1 pm, Sun. 11-1 pm and Mon.10-12 pm
Phone Number:4355010 ext122
Email Address:abinzaraah@ksu.edu.sa
The best way to contact me is through email. I check my email several times per day and I will usually reply to your message within the same day. Please keep in mind that I seldom check my email during the weekends. If you leave me message on Wednesday evening, I probably will not reply to you until Saturday morning.
Grading Information:
The grades will be weighted as follows:
Quzzies =5
2 Midterms = 30
Final Exam = 40
| Topics to be Covered 
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| List of Topics | No of Weeks | Contact hours | |
| 
 Enteral Nutrition for Adults | § History & Definition § Indications & Contraindications § Advantages of Enteral Feeding vs. Parenteral Feeding § Different Methods of Administration (indications, advantages, & disadvantages). § Formula Classification System § Delivery Methods | 
 2 2/9/2012 9/9/2012 | 
 1 | 
| 
 Enteral Nutrition for Adults | § Medication administration § Monitoring Parameters § Transitional Feedings § Formula Composition § Osmolality § the Use of Oral Nutrition Supplements | 
 1 16/9/2012 | 1 | 
| Enteral Nutrition for Adults | § EN Complications (Mechanical, Infectious, Gastrointestinal) | 
 1 30/9/2012 | 1 | 
| Enteral Nutrition for Adults | § EN Complications (Gastrointestinal, Metabolic) | 
 1 7/10/2012 | 1 | 
| 
 | 1st Mid Term Exam | 14/10/2012 | 
 | 
| Parenteral Nutrition 
 | 
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 1 4/11/2012 
 
 
 
 | 1 | 
| Parenteral Nutrition 
 | 
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 1 11/11/2012 
 | 1 | 
| Nutrition Support of Specific States 
 | § Sepsis and Infection § Wound Healing | 
 1 18/11/2012 
 | 1 | 
| 
 | 2nd Mid Term Exam | 25/11/2012 | 
 | 
| Nutrition Support of Specific States 
 | § Inflammatory Bowel Disease § Renal Disease § Liver Disease | 
 1 2/12/2012 
 
 | 1 | 
| Nutrition Support of Specific States 
 | § Cancer § Diabetes/Glucose Intolerance § Immune Enhancing Diets § Pulmonary Failure /ARDS § Parenteral Versus Enteral Feeding in Critical Illnes. § Early vs. Delayed Feeding § Feeding in Critical Illness § Enteral Nutrition in Critically Ill Patients: Controversies | 
 2 9/12/2012 16/12/2012 
 | 1 | 
| Revision | 
 | 23/12/2012 | 
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| Final | According to the department schedule | 
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