CEU BOOK INDEX

Welcome to the Kobriger Presents, LLC CEU Book Index. The CEU Book Index provides a complete listing of book-based programs available to you for updating your knowledge and understanding of long-term healthcare issues and receiving continuing education clock hours.

Access Online Programs that Provide Convenient Online Testing
Along with each book listing, we have provided identification for the companies who publish and sell Kobriger Presents, LLC educational programs that can be accessed online, with online testing. These companies are Nutrition Dimension, Inc. and CE Solutions, Inc. Read below for more information about these companies. In addition, you may click on the direct links to their websites for more information and to access Kobriger Presents, LLC web-based education books and programs.

Online Courses for Registered Dietitian, Dietetic Technicians, and Certified Dietary Managers
Kobriger Presents, LLC offers select online courses for RDs, DTRs, and CDMs. In the CEU Book Index that follows, you will find these courses marked with a Nutrition Dimensions, Inc. logo.

Online Program Offerings for Nurses
All Kobriger Presents, LLC programs offered through The CE Solutions Group, Inc. provide CEUs for nurses. The CE Solutions Group offers the complete Kobriger Presents, LLC catalog for nurses.

For Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, and Certified Dietary Managers, Kobriger Presents, LLC offers a selected list of online programs through The CE Solutions Group. To find these in the CEU Book Index, check for the CE Solutions Group, Inc.  logo.

Nutrition Assessment: Laboratory Values    

This publication focuses on clinical assessment. Physiological stress, protein labs, malnutrition and hematological labs are covered. New labs of protein and hematological status included. This publication includes new and current information. Approx. 134 pages. Approved for 12 CEUs for RDs, DTRs and CDMs.

	C215........$79.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level  2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3010, 3060,  4190, 5000, 5040, 5100, 5230, 5280, 7100
No. of add'l.  students:	1 2

Prevention of Weight Loss in the Elderly   

Learn strategies to prevent weight loss in the elderly! Indicators addressed for weight loss, pressure sores, and dehydration. Save money and provide quality care - a dynamic duo! Approx. 180 pgs. 21 CEUs for RDs, DTRs, CDMs, Adms.

	C214.........$129.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3040, 3050, 4190, 5000, 5040, 5100, 5150, 5280, 5380, 5390, 5440, 5450, 7100
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Hydration: Maintenance, Dehydration, Laboratory Value and  
Clinical Alterations      

Clinical guide to care planning for fluid and electrolyte problems in the elderly. Over 150 pages of clinical information for your practice. Approved for 12 CEUs for RDs, DTRs and CDMs.

	C216.........$79.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3010, 3040,  3060, 4190,5000, 5040, 5100, 5190 7100
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Accountability in the Food Service Dept. 

Cost Effective Food Service. Comprehensive review with a fresh flavor. Includes Cost of Error Technique and forms for use in your department. Approx. 200 pages. Approved for 12 CEUs for RDs, DTRs and CDMs, Adms.

	C117.........$59.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 7000, 7080, 8070
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Care Planning Intervention for the Cognitively Impaired Resident in the
Dining Room

A comprehensive picture of the effects of dementia on nutritional status. Easy assessment form and interventions. Approx. 90 pgs. Approved for 8 CEUs for RDs, DTRs and CDMs. 

	C118.........$69.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3040, 3050, 3060,  4190, 5000, 5040, 5100, 5200, 5210, 5300, 5320, 7100
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Care Planning for Nutrition Professionals in LTC  

Series of three publications: MDS 2.0, Nutrition / Hydration Best Practices and Care Planning for Nutrition, Hydration and Tube Feeding, and four Quick Guides (QG101, QG109, QG114 & QG115). Total approx. 500 pgs. Approved for 25 CEUs for RDs, DTRs and CDMs.

	C119.........$159.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3040, 4190,  5000, 5040, 5100, 5390, 5410, 7100
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Drug Use in Long-Term Care & Effects on Nutrition   
& Health Status    

Drugs and their serious side effects are the major reason for hospitalization in the elderly. Drug interactions, impact on nutrition and health status, and interventions are explored. Learn how drugs and nutrients pass through the body, with specific section addressing the elderly. Separate food and drug administration for maximizing drug effectiveness. Includes Beer's criteria for inappropriate drug use. Enhances clinical practice. Learn to talk to MDs about drugs. Approx. 201 pgs. Approved for 16 CEUs for RDs, DTRs and CDMs.

	C120.........$109.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3040, 3070,  4190, 5000, 5040, 5100, 5220, 5280, 7100
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Impact of Cardiovascular Drugs & Effects on Nutrition   
& Health Status    

Be empowered! Looks at effects of digoxin and other cardiac drugs on health status in long-term care. Drug charts give definitive information on specific drugs in accordance with latest literature. Includes chart on food-drug interactions for cardiac drugs. Approx. 92 pgs. Approved for 9 CEUs for RDs, DTRs and CDMs.

	C121.........$59.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3070, 4190,  5000, 5040, 5100, 5160, 5260, 5390, 5410
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Impact of Psychotropic Drugs on Health & Nutritional Status  

Sixty percent of residents have cognitive or mental status problems. This text examines psychotropic drugs and their impact on health status and nutritional status. Learn the effects of the various RAPS on psychotropic drug use. Drug charts give definitive information at a glance. Must have! Approx. 201 pgs. Approved for 15 CEUs for RDs, DTRs and CDMs.

	C122.........$99.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3070, 4190,  5000, 5040, 5100, 5200, 5320, 7100
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Nutrition in Long Term Care 

Includes definition of a significant weight loss by CMS and how to avoid citations. MDS, PPS, interventions and care maps are included; in addition to quality assurance tools. This text has been updated for MDS, PPS, Quality Indicators, Investigative Protocols, palliative care, tube feeding and more. Great new ideas! Approx. 189 pages. Approved for 20 CEUs for RDs, DTRs and CDMs.

	C123.........$119.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3040, 4190, 5000, 5040, 5050, 5100, 5280, 5390, 5410, 5430, 5450, 7100
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Basics of the Immune System   

Discusses how the immune system works. Includes special reference as to how the immune system is altered by aging. Approx. 130 pgs. Approved for 11 CEUs for RDs, DTRs, and CDMs.

	C124.........$69.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 2060, 3060,  4190, 5000, 5040, 5100, 5270, 5280
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Mechanisms of Weight Loss & Anorexia w/Chronic Disease  

Discusses the mechanisms associated with weight loss and anorexia in chronic disease. Approx. 120 pgs. Approved for 10 CEUs for RDs, DTRs, and CDMs.

	C125.........$59.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 2060, 2070,  2100, 3060, 4190, 5040, 5100
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Nutrition Aspects of Chronic Disease   

Discusses the impact of the immune and inflammatory processes on specific diseases; diabetes, heart, COPD. Approx. 190 pgs. Approved for 10 CEUs for RDs, DTRs, and CDMs.

	C126.........$59.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 2010, 2060, 2070, 2090,  2100, 3000, 3050, 3100, 4190, 5000, 5040, 5100, 5120,  5160, 5190, 5210, 5220, 5330
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

HACCP:  Food Safety: Keeping the Lid on Sanitation 

Current update of HACCP in health care facilities. Approx. 78 pgs. 6 CEUs for RDs, DTRs, CDMs, Adms.

	C127.........$59.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 1050, 1070, 2030,  2080, 4000, 4020, 4040, 7100, 8040, 8050, 8070
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

HACCP:  Food Safety: Clinical & Food Protection Aspects 

Clinical and management aspects of food safety, illnesses, prevention, organisms, tube feedings, nourishments and terrorism discussed. Approx. 60 pgs. 5 CEUs for RDs, DTRs, and CDMs.

	C128.........$49.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 2030, 2060, 4000,  4010, 4020, 4040, 5220, 5440, 7100, 8040
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Diabetes for the Health Professional 

Discusses changes in diabetic diet, drugs, lifecycle, and specific problems found in health care facilities. Approx. 166 pgs. 12 CEUs for RDs, DTRs, and CDMs.

	C129.........$79.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 2000, 2020, 2070, 2100, 2110, 3000, 3010, 3020, 3030, 3040, 3060, 3090, 4000, 4040, 4120, 4190, 5000, 5190, 5260, 5380, 5390, 5410, 5440, 5460, 6010, 6020
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

The Softer Side of Dining in LTC 

Discusses social, emotional, cultural and choice as part of dining excellence. Discusses role of feeding assistant and all-staff dining program. Approx. 90 pgs. 8 CEUs for RDs, DTRs, and CDMs; 5 CEUs for Nursing Home Adms. 

	C130.........$69.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 2 Learning Codes: 1040, 1050, 1070, 3040,  4190, 5040, 5200, 5280, 5390, 6010, 7160, 8050, 8060
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

How the Brain Impacts Food Intake   

The brain and the enteric nervous system (believed to be the second brain) make multiple decisions about food intake and body weight. This includes the 10th cranial nerve, white adipose tissue, the GI tract and multiple mechanisms in the brain. The impact on the endocrine and nervous system is also discussed. This is an advanced level book. Approx. 84 pgs. 7 CEU's.

	C136.........$69.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 3 Learning Codes: 2000, 2100,  3000, 3040, 5000, 5160, 5190, 5320
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

Genetics for the Health Professional   

This home study discusses the multiple mechanisms that alter cellular translation of proteins. The use of genetics in the medical field is discussed. The information about the Human Genome and how mutation occurs is reviewed. The book covers the use of methodologies such as human insulin, cloning of factors for genetic disease and use of transgenic animals. Approx. 165 pgs. 14 CEU's.

	C137.........$89.00 (+$25 for each additional student)	Level 3 Learning Codes: 1050, 2060, 2100,  3010, 4000, 4020, 4040, 5000, 5160, 5300, 5390
No. of add'l. students:	1 2

The Role of the GI System in Sickness and in Health

This book reviews the role of the GI tract in digestion, immunity, and hormonal functions. The changes in the GI system with aging are discussed. Common GI problems are discussed with the nutrition implications and nutritional therapy. Approx. 148 pgs. 12 CEUs.

NEW! HOME STUDY SHORT COURSES

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance in the Elderly

This program assists in identification and calculation of fluid and electrolyte needs in the elderly. Common causes of fluid deficits are discussed. Diseases, tube feeding, infections, and more are also discussed. 3 CEUs

	C131.........$30.00	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3010, 3060, 4190, 5000, 5040, 5100, 5230, 5280, 7100

Using Laboratory Values to Determine Hydration Status

Know how to correctly determine dehydration, fluid volume deficit and more. Dehydration has been over-diagnosed as physicians have often interpreted laboratory values incorrectly to diagnosis dehydration. 3 CEUs

	C132.........$30.00	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3010, 3040, 3060, 4190, 5000, 5040, 5100, 5190, 7100

Drug Errors in the Elderly

Drug errors in the elderly can cause serious consequences. Drugs are increasing the cost of health care at an accelerated rate. The elderly are at highest risk for adverse drug events. This module helps identify the risk for the residents. Approx. 32 pgs. 3 CEUs

	C134.........$30.00	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3040, 3070, 4190, 5000, 5040, 5100, 5220, 5280, 7100

Medical Errors with Drugs and Nutrition

This module will help the health care professional evaluate drug-nutrient interactions commonly found in the elderly. The seriousness of medical errors and common drug-nutrient interactions are discussed. Most errors occur with inappropriate drug use. This module discusses how the elderly person processes drugs differently. Approx. 34 pgs. 3 CEUs

	C135.........$30.00	Level 2 Learning Codes: 3000, 3040, 3070, 4190, 5000, 5040, 5100, 5220, 5280, 7100

Sarcopenia: An Age Old Problem (Age related muscle mass) 

Understand the mechanisms of weight loss and frailty in the elderly (Exercise supplement available at an extra charge). 5 CEUs for book; 7 CEUs for book with exercise supplement.

C217.........$49.00

QUICK GUIDES INDEX

Easy-to-use quick guides. 8-1/2" x 11" laminated, 3-hole punched, resource tools.

Lab Values of Nutrition Status in the Elderly

Normal labs given with a list of factors that raise or lower the lab value.

QG101R........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Anemia Cause Identifier in the Elderly

OBRA requires us to address lab values. A low hemoglobin/hematocrit can be tricky. (Revised 11/05)

QG108R........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Food Sources of Nutrients

Tired of looking up nutrient sources for that special resident / patient? This concise guide saves you time and money. (Revised 9/02)

QG109R........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Food - Drug Interactions

This is a time saver! Commonly used drugs in the elderly are cross-referenced with nutrition implications in a simple, easy-to-use format. (Revised recently, set of 4)

QG110R........$21.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Calculating IV & Parenteral Nutrition

For new MDS 2.0. Calculates carbohydrate, protein and fat intake for percent of calories.

QG112R........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Triggers and Guidelines for Nutrition and Hydration

Gives an easy-to-follow list to identify triggers and guidelines for nutrition and hydration charting.

QG114........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Tips & Interventions for MDS 2.0

Normal labs given with a list of factors that raise or lower the lab value (Revised 11/05)

QG115........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Concentrate Calories In Long-Term Care & Save Supplement Costs

Concentrate calories and nutrients using "real foods." (Revised 11/05)

QG116........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Pressure Sores

The ultimate quick reference for nutrition interventions with pressure sores. A Quality Indicator! (Revised 11/05, set of 4)

QG118R........$16.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Dehydration

This is a time saver! Commonly used drugs in the elderly are cross-referenced with nutrition implications in a simple, easy-to-use format. (Revised 8/99).

QG119........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Nutrition at Risk

Evaluate food intake, effects of malnutrition and frequent drugs causing malnutrition. Includes physical signs, laboratory signs, body mass index. Nutrition is a Quality Indicator.

QG120R........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cognitively Impaired Residents In the Dining Room

Suggestions for dealing with behaviors. Includes not eating, spitting, and refusal to open mouth. (Set of 2)

QG121........$16.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Assessment of Eating Behaviors With Interventions

Dining checklist and solutions for cognitively impaired residents.

QG127........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Easy Going

Recipes for preventing constipation using "real foods."

QG128........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Diabetes in the Elderly

Comprehensive guide to care and care planning in the elderly. (set of 2)

QG129R........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Nutrition Monitoring - Renal Diets

Comprehensive guide to care and care planning. (Revised 12/05, set of 2)

QG130........$16.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Feeding Tubes - Assessing & Problem Solving

Guide to feeding tubes, complications, and problem solving (Set of 2)

QG132........$16.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Includes nutrition tips, monitoring, tips to ease breathing, medications, and more.

QG134........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Congestive Heart Failure

Nutrition monitoring, goals of nutrition therapy and food-drug interactions.

QG135........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Failure to Thrive (FTT)

Identification, nutrition monitoring, hydration, and drug therapy.

QG136........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Parkinson's Disease

Effects of protein and food-drug interactions on drug therapy.

QG137........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Depression

Risks, monitoring, nutrition interventions and food-drug interactions.

QG138........$8.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10