OVERVIEW

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) 2021 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference is organized by American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) and will be held from Mar 20 - 23, 2021.

Accreditation:
Nurses, Pharmacists, and Physicians
A maximum of 19 contact hours/1.9 CEUs may be earned for the ASPEN 2021 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference.

PRE-CONFERENCE (03/19/2021 – 03/20/2021):
ASPEN designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

MAIN CONFERENCE (03/20/2021 – 03/23/2021):
ASPEN designates this live activity for a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Dietitians
ASPEN Provider AM005 is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive a maximum of 8.0 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for pre-conference program/materials, a maximum of 19 CPEUs for main conference program.

Description:
The ASPEN 2021 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference (ASPEN21) is the premier forum for clinical nutrition research and education, featuring timely and evidence-based learning that impacts your practice. This year, it’s a virtual conference unlike any other.

ASPEN21 will have 38 conference sessions, which include live oral abstract presentations, an e-poster gallery, an interactive expo, and a variety of networking opportunities. Additionally, there are six pre-conference courses to enhance your knowledge in a specific area. ASPEN21 allows you to customize the conference to your educational needs. They offer:
• Full conference registration: Saturday, March 20 to Tuesday, March 23 (includes exclusive access to Friday’s Section Forums)
• Daily registration: Sunday, March 21; Monday, March 22; or Tuesday, March 2
• Additional pre-conference courses on Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20

Pre-Conference Courses:
Six virtual pre-conference courses will be offered in addition to the full virtual ASPEN21 conference.
Friday, March 19
• 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM ET: Comprehensive Nutritional Therapy: Tactical Approaches in 2021 - Part 1
• 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET: Parenteral Nutrition Order Writing Workshop - Part 1
• 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET: Nutrition Support Fundamentals Course - Part 1

Saturday, March 20
• 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET: Comprehensive Nutritional Therapy: Tactical Approaches in 2021 - Part 2
• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET: Post Graduate Course: Select GI Disease States and Nutritional Implications
• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET: Research Workshop: Novel Nutritional Status Biomarkers
• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET: Nutrition for the Practicing Pediatric Clinician
• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET: Parenteral Nutrition Order Writing Workshop - Part 2
• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET: Nutrition Support Fundamentals Course - Part 2

Objectives:
Upon conclusion of the conference, attendees will be able to:
• Challenge current clinical practices
• Integrate evidence-based updates into practice
• Reflect on the implications of current research
• Identify gaps in knowledge that require further education and training