Online - Nutrition for the Former Preemie: Life Beyond the NICU
This program was captured at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Pediatric Grand Rounds on March 6, 2024. Pediatric Grand Rounds (PGR) is designed to improve the broad practice of pediatric medicine. In effort to foster curiosity and discussion surrounding concepts related to children's health, this regularly scheduled series presents a wide variety of topics with a diverse speaker panel for interprofessional clinicians.
Target Audience
Pediatric interprofessional clinicians
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe why former preterm infants have different nutritional needs than full term infants.
- Discuss the appropriate use of preterm transitional formulas and supplements following NICU discharge.
Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Karen Chiarini at karen.chiarini@nemours.org
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Jennifer Bleznak, MD
Jennifer Bleznak, MD
Jessica Tomaszewski, MD FAAP
Jennifer Bleznak, MD
Jessica Tomaszewski, MD FAAP
Jennifer Bleznak, MD
Karen Chiarini, MEd
Jessica Tomaszewski, MD FAAP
Sarah Vanderveen
Amy Sloane, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Attending Neonatologist
Available Credit
- 1.00 MOC ABP - PediatricsSuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
- 1.00 MOC ABS – SurgerySuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Continuing EducationThis activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.