2024 Webinar and Continuing Education Schedule

9am - 10am Pacific Time (10-11am MT | 11-12pm CT | 12-1pm ET)

Presented by Kelly Sparks CWOCN, CFCN to WOCN, FCN

Learn how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) data can be used to better understand food choices and the effect on glucose levels. Understand how this diabetes technology can be utilized to improve patient clinical outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

• Overview of glucose levels and its effect on the body
• Understand CGM technology and reading the glucose data around meal times
• Learn about clinical evidence associated with food and glucose levels and overall health

9am - 10am Pacific Time (10-11am MT | 11-12pm CT | 12-1pm ET)

Presented by Kelly Sparks CWOCN, CFCN to WOCN, FCN

This webinar addresses a guide to tube feeding. Explore enteral nutrition supplies, formula administration, feeding tube site care, troubleshooting complications, identifying the signs of malnutrition and more.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify types of feeding tubes and accessories
• Demonstrate appropriate techniques for formula and medication administration
• Recognize and troubleshoot complications of tube feeding, including site care

9am - 10am Pacific Time (10-11am MT | 11-12pm CT | 12-1pm ET)

Presented by Joyce A. Moss, ADN, BSN, MN, MSc, RN, CWS, CWCN, COCN

Many people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias experience a loss of bladder or bowel control, especially in the later stages. Explore the factors and medical conditions that may cause or contribute to incontinence, as well as methods for incontinence management.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can affect the bladder or bowel controls
• Review Alzheimer’s disease and the Nervous System regarding urinary or fecal incontinence
• Discuss several methods for incontinence management

9am - 10am Pacific Time (10-11am MT | 11-12pm CT | 12-1pm ET)

Presented by Kelly Sparks CWOCN, CFCN to WOCN, FCN

Learn about the challenging problems that incontinence poses for patients and caregivers. Both urinary and fecal incontinence can lead to skin breakdown, infection and complications. From a simple “diaper rash” to complex skin infections – or even falls – incontinence can be the root cause.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the difference between incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and pressure ulcers (PU)
• Describe the effect of excessive moisture on skin integrity
• Identify types of feeding tubes and accessories

9am - 10am Pacific Time (10-11am MT | 11-12pm CT | 12-1pm ET)

Presented by Kelly Sparks CWOCN, CFCN to WOCN, FCN

Learn about the spectrum of picky eating and explore reasons why children become “picky” across several developmental domains. Discuss the oral motor and sensory behaviors that need to be assessed during a feeding evaluation with families and colleagues.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the difference between “picky” eating vs a deeper “problem”
• Understand diagnosis that can be the cause of food aversions
• Learn strategies for ensuring a nutritious diet can be followed

9am - 10am Pacific Time (10-11am MT | 11-12pm CT | 12-1pm ET)

Presented by Joyce A. Moss, ADN, BSN, MN, MSc, RN, CWS, CWCN, COCN

In this webinar we address essential fall prevention strategies for caregivers to use. Learn practical techniques and insights to create a secure environment and be able to minimize fall risks effectively.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the levels of assistance for those with mobility restrictions
• Leverage techniques in assisting those with mobility restrictions
• Understand risk factors and the consequences of falls