Interactive, Live Virtual Webinar
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Target Audience
This activity is intended for oncology nurses, registered dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with cancer.
Course content level for social workers: beginner and intermediate
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
- Describe the benefits of proactive nutrition interventions for a patient with cancer
- Explain the validated nutrition screening tools
- Identify patients at risk of malnutrition by using nutrition screening tools
- Identify patients with food insecurities and address the needs of these patients, including underserved populations
- Provide nutrition education and resources to support patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
Faculty
Heather Knutson, MS, RD, CSO, LD
Registered Dietitian, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licensed Dietitian in the State of Minnesota
Board Certified in Oncology Nutrition
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Nutrition Education Services Center
Rye Brook, NY
Margaret Martin, RD, MS, LDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Tennessee
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Nutrition Education Services Center
Rye Brook, NY
Alison Ryan, PA-C, MS, RD, CSO
Physician Assistant-Certified
Registered Dietitian
Board Certified in Oncology Nutrition
Compass Oncology, part of The US Oncology Network
Portland, OR
This activity is provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
There is no commercial support associated with this activity.
For questions, concerns, or assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact us at: profeducation@LLS.org.
