Introduction to Enteral Feeding for Adult Hospitalized Patients
This course will provide the knowledge and skills you need to manage enteral nutrition in your dietetic practice.
Course Instructor: Michele McCall MSc, RD Course updated June 2025
Introduction to the Course
Handout for Module 1
Lesson 1: Introduction and History of Enteral Feeding
Lesson 2: Indications and Outcomes for Enteral Feeding
Lesson 3: Assessing Nutritional Risk and Nutritional Status
Module 1 Quiz
Practice Assessment - Patient #1
Practice Assessment - Patient # 2
Handout for Module 2
Lesson 1: Short Term Enteral Access Sites and Tubes
Lesson 2: Long Term Enteral Access Sites
Video of Gastrostomy Insertion Technique
Lesson 3: Enteral Formulas
Module 2 Quiz
Handout for Module 3
Delivery Methods
Fluid Assessment and IV Solutions
Module 3 Quiz
Practice Calculation Introduction
Practice Enteral Regimens Part 1
Practice Enteral Regimens Part 2
Water Deficit Calculations
Enteral Regimen Practice Calculation Worksheet
Enteral Formulary and IV Solutions
Solutions to All Calculations
Practice Enteral Regimens Part 1 - Video Guide
Practice Enteral Regimens Part 2 - Video Guide
Water Deficit Calculations - Video Guide
Handout for Module 5
Metabolic Monitoring
Gastrointestinal Tolerance
Monitoring Nutritional Delivery and Other Factors
Module 5 Quiz