The ASPEN Self-Assessment Program is a valuable
resource for assessing your areas of strength and
weakness in several key areas of nutrition support. The program is module-based for ease of use! Once you’ve decided which areas you need to study, purchase the entire program or only the modules you need. Modules include:
- Fundamentals of Nutrition and Metabolism: basic metabolism and physiology that are the foundation of nutrition support
- Nutrition Assessment: requirements and risks as well as drug-nutrient interactions and how anatomy and physiology apply to nutrition assessment
- Parenteral Nutrition: when and how to use parenteral nutrition, including compounding, order writing, and monitoring
- Complications of Parenteral Nutrition: metabolic, mechanical, and infectious complications and how to cope with them
- Introduction to Enteral Nutrition: when and how to use enteral nutrition, and choosing/using appropriate formulas
- Enteral Nutrition Administration, Monitoring, and Clinical Issues: tube-feeding initiation, delivery, and monitoring for efficacy and complications
- Condition-Specific Nutrition Support: use of nutrition support in 16 specific conditions
- Considerations in Nutrition Support of the Pediatric Patient: an overview of enteral and parenteral nutrition in pediatrics, with specialized support issues by disease state
- Considerations in Nutrition Support of the Older Adult: an overview of the issues involved in using enteral and parenteral nutrition for older patients, including complications, ethics, and end-of-life issues
- Home Nutrition Support: patient issues such as indications and complications as well as related topics such as reimbursement, training/education for the patient and caregiver, and support organizations
Each module has 40–75 questions and includes a pre-assessment and post-assessment. A timed, two-hour practice test of 100 random questions from all modules is included with the purchase of the full program, and it provides a great opportunity to become familiar with the test-taking environment. The practice test is also available separately.
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Course Goal and Target Audience
ASPEN’s Self-Assessment online modules are designed for
healthcare professionals seeking to assess their knowledge of specialized
nutrition and metabolic support in clinical practice and research settings.
Committed to impacting patient wellness, ASPEN provides this interactive
educational tool to enhance understanding of current evidence–based specialized
nutrition and metabolic support.
Objectives
- Identify areas of knowledge in specialized nutrition and metabolic support that require further study.
- Develop and integrate analytical thinking skills to improve clinical practice.
- Refine current clinical knowledge and practice to reflect recent advances in specialized nutrition support.
- Develop skills in interpreting medical literature.
- Increase proficiency in utilizing online resources and taking computerized examinations.
Successful Completion
To obtain credit for this course, attendees must complete an entire online module, attain a 60% correct score on the post-assessment, and complete a program evaluation. Pharmacists must provide their birthday (MMDD) and NABP e-PID. Physicians
must provide their birthday (MMDD), licensing state,
and licensing ID. Details are available here.
ASPEN Self-Assessment Modules
Please refer to the release and expiration dates below for each version of the modules.
I V.6 – Nutrition Assessment
IIA V.6 – Parenteral Nutrition
IIB V.6 – Complications of Parenteral Nutrition
IIIA V.6 – Introduction to Enteral Nutrition
IIIB V.6 – Enteral Nutrition Administration, Monitoring, and Clinical Issues
IV V.6 – Condition-Specific Nutrition Support
V V.6 – Considerations in Nutrition Support of the Pediatric Patient
VI V.6 – Considerations in Nutrition Support of the Older Adult
VII V.6 – Home Nutrition Support
VIII V.5 – Fundamentals of Nutrition and Metabolism
Note: V.6 after the module indicates the sixth version of the module (example IIA V.6) and all sixth versions have been approved for CE credit for three years from the date of release. V.5 after the module indicates the fifth version of the module (example, VI V.5) and all fifth versions have been approved for CE credit for three years from the date of release.
Continuing Education Credit
Each Self-Assessment Module provides two hours of continuing education credit.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
ASPEN designates this {each} enduring activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM per activity/study module. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists: ASPEN designates each program/module for a maximum of 2 contact hours/0.2 CEUs. UANs will be provided with individual program materials. Knowledge activity.
Nurses: ASPEN designates each program/module for a maximum of 2 nursing contact hours.
Dietitians: ASPEN designates each activity for a maximum of 2 CPEUs.
ACPE UANs:
Module I V.6: JA0002345-0000-23-162-H99-P,
Module IIA V.6: JA0002345-0000-22-126-H04-P,
Module IIB V.6: JA0002345-0000-22-127-H04-P,
Module IIIA V.6: JA0002345-0000-22-128-H04-P,
Module IIIB V.6: JA0002345-0000-22-129-H04-P,
Module IV V.6: JA0002345-0000-23-094-H01-P,
Module V V.6: JA0002345-0000-23-095-H99-P,
Module VI V.6: JA0002345-0000-23-163-H99-P,
Module VII V.6: JA0002345-0000-23-096-H99-P,
Module VIII V.5: JA0002345-0000-23-097-H99-P.
Knowledge activities.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Policies/Information
Non-Commercialism: ASPEN subscribes to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. ASPEN does not provide programs that constitute advertisements or include promotional materials. ASPEN does not endorse any products.
Release and Expiration Dates
V.6 of Modules IIA, IIB, IIIA and IIIB: Released March 11, 2022. Expires March 11, 2025.
V.5 of Module VIII: Released March 1, 2023. Expires March 1, 2026.
V.6 of Modules IV, V, VII: Released March 1, 2023. Expires March 1, 2026.
V.6 of Modules I, VI: Released September 5, 2023. Expires September 5, 2026.
All credit must be claimed by the expiration date posted. Those who do not claim credit by the posted expiration date forfeit credit for those modules.
Technical Requirements and Support
Computer or mobile device with reliable internet capabilities.
Support for purchases, log in, username, and passwords, contact ASPEN at [email protected] or 301-587-6315.
Program support (support with program functionality), contact Oasis-LMS at [email protected] or 872-529-1567.
Refund Policy: Refunds are not available if you have accessed the module content.
Grievances: Grievances must be submitted in writing to ASPEN, Senior Director, Education and Research at ASPEN. 8401 Colesville Road. Suite 510. Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Planning Committee/Faculty Commercial Relationships Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest (COI)
V.6 revisions of modules IIA, IIB, IIIA, and IIIB during the time of module revision. Modules released March 11, 2022.
The following individuals have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies: Sarita Bajpai, Quintin Broussard, Noelle Christ, Kaitlyn Eisenberg, Jayme Frazier, Kimberly Freeman, Julie Geyer, Sara Glanz, Leslie Goudarzi, Shauna Grant, Shanna Hager, Lacey Harter, Nancy Horgan, Christy Hummell, Amy Hurd, Lindsay Keeney, Sarah Miller, Dawna Mughal, Danelle Olson, Endashaw Omer, Kim Orben, Karla Padrelanan, Elizabeth Page, Kelly Povroznik, Teresa Puthoff, Raul Sanchez Leon, Mary Sharrett, Jennifer Sisk, Hannah Solomon, Alyssa Tucker, Jillian Wanik, Rebecca Wehner, Alice White, Sydney Wojciak, Sunitha Zechariah
Sarah McOsker, Premier Infusion Care, employee. Not an ineligible company.
Ronelle Mitchell, OptumRx, employee. Not an ineligible company.
Carole Thompson, Nestle, presenter. Relationship ended.
Senthilkumar Sankararaman, Nestle, advisor. Relationship ended.
Carol Rollins, Baxter, independent contractor.
Amanda Gilhool, Abbott, stockholder.
ASPEN staff have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
V.6 revisions of modules IV, V, and VII and V.5 of module VIII during the time of module revision. Modules released March 1, 2023.
Modules IV and VII
The following individuals have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies: Sarita Bajpai, Quintin Broussard, Noelle Christ, Kaitlyn Eisenberg, Jayme Frazier, Kimberly Freeman, Julie Geyer, Sara Glanz, Tamara Gordon, Leslie Goudarzi, Shauna Grant, Shanna Hager, Lacey Harter, Nancy Horgan, Anne Hummell, Amy Hurd, Lindsay Keeney, Sarah McOsker, Sarah Miller, Ronelle Mitchell, Dawna Mughal, Danelle Olson, Endashaw Omer, Kimberlee Orben, Karla Padrelanan, Elizabeth Page, Kelly Povroznik, Teresa Puthoff, Raul Sanchez Leon, Mary Sharrett, Jennifer Sisk, Hannah Solomon, Carole Thompson, Alyssa Tucker, Johnathan Voss, Jillian Wanik, Rebecca Wehner, Mary White, Sydney Wojciak, Sunitha Zechariah
Amanda Gilhool, Abbott, stockholder as part of amateur portfolio.
Senthil Sankararaman, Nestle, advisor.
Module VIII (spans two years)
Year 1
The following individuals have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies: Sarita Bajpai, Quintin Broussard, Noelle Christ, Kaitlyn Eisenberg, Jayme Frazier, Kimberly Freeman, Julie Geyer, Sara Glanz, Tamara Gordon, Leslie Goudarzi, Shauna Grant, Shanna Hager, Lacey Harter, Nancy Horgan, Anne Hummell, Amy Hurd, Lindsay Keeney, Sarah McOsker, Sarah Miller, Ronelle Mitchell, Dawna Mughal, Danelle Olson, Endashaw Omer, Kimberlee Orben, Karla Padrelanan, Elizabeth Page, Kelly Povroznik, Teresa Puthoff, Raul Sanchez Leon, Mary Sharrett, Jennifer Sisk, Hannah Solomon, Carole Thompson, Alyssa Tucker, Johnathan Voss, Jillian Wanik, Rebecca Wehner, Mary White, Sydney Wojciak, Sunitha Zechariah
Amanda Gilhool, Abbott, stockholder as part of amateur portfolio.
Senthil Sankararaman, Nestle, advisor.
Year 2
The following individuals have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies: Sarita Bajpai, Jamie Bering, Quintin Broussard, Noelle Christ, Kathleen Creehan, Kaitlyn Eisenberg, Ivy Ford, Julie Geyer, Sara Glanz, Shauna Grant, Brandee Grenda, Lacey Harter, Nancy Horgan, Anne Hummell, Amy Hurd, Lindsay Keeney, Sarah McOsker, Sarah Miller, Byung Chul Min, Ronelle Mitchell, Federika Muchacho, Dawna Mughal, Danelle Olson,Endashaw Omer, Kimberlee Orben, Karla Padrelanan, Kelly Povroznik, Raul Sanchez Leon, Kerri Shingleton, Jennifer Sisk, Carole Thompson, Jennifer Vyduna, Jillian Wanik, Rebecca Wehner, Mary White, Sydney Wojciak, Sunitha Zechariah
Amanda Gilhool, Abbott, stocks, relationship ended.
Module V
The following individuals have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies: Kristen Clay, Patience English, Sara Glanz, Shanna Hager, Sandra Hennessy, Holly Hirsch, Margaret Murphy, Senthilkumar Sankararaman, Nancy Shaar, Laurie Smith, Jessica Szatkowski, Alyssa Tucker
Alyssa Price, Abbott, speaker.
ASPEN staff have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
V.6 revisions of modules I and VI during the time of module revision. Modules released September 5, 2023.
The following individuals have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies: Sarita Bajpai, Jamie Bering, Quintin Broussard, Noelle Christ, Kathleen Creehan, Kaitlyn Eisenberg, Ivy Ford, Julie Geyer, Sara Glanz, Shauna Grant, Brandee Grenda, Shanna Hager, Sandra Hennessy, Lacey Harter, Nancy Horgan, Anne Hummell, Amy Hurd, Lindsay Keeney, Sarah McOsker, Sarah Miller, Byung Chul Min, Ronelle Mitchell, Federika Muchacho, Dawna Mughal, Danelle Olson ,Endashaw Omer, Kimberlee Orben, Karla Padrelanan, Kelly Povroznik, Alyssa Price, Raul Sanchez Leon, Senthilkumar Sankararaman, Kerri Shingleton, Jennifer Sisk, Jessica Szatkowski, Carole Thompson, Jennifer Vyduna, Jillian Wanik, Rebecca Wehner, Mary White, Sydney Wojciak, Sunitha Zechariah
Amanda Gilhool, Abbott, stocks, relationship ended.
ASPEN staff have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Note: an ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. For specific examples of ineligible companies visit accme.org/standards.
Financial relationships are relevant if the following three conditions are met for the prospective person who will control content of the education:
- A financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company.
- The financial relationship existed during the past 24 months.
- The content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship.