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Current Concepts in Parenteral Nutrition
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Parenteral nutrition (PN) has evolved significantly over the past decade, with emerging evidence, updated guidelines, and advances in compounding, prescribing, monitoring, and patient safety. As integral members of the multidisciplinary nutrition support team, pharmacists play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective use of parenteral nutrition across neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations. This webinar is designed to provide pharmacists with an up-to-date understanding of contemporary parenteral nutrition practice, bridging the gap between evidence and clinical application.
The session will also discuss recent guideline recommendations, medication safety issues, and practical approaches to optimizing nutritional care in resource-limited settings. Whether you are new to nutrition support or seeking to refresh your knowledge, this webinar will equip you with practical, evidence-based skills that can be immediately applied to improve patient outcomes.
This virtual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training event has been designed to equip participants with the latest knowledge on how to formulate, optimize, and monitor PN regimens effectively, recognize key considerations for managing patients receiving PN, and apply these principles to relevant clinical cases to support safe and effective nutritional care and improved patient outcomes. pharmacological approaches for each.
In addition to comprehensive presentations, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a highly interactive Q&A session, allowing for the clarification of complex topics and the exchange of best practices. Make a date with us and equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions in nutritional management. This training will not only enhance your professional competence but also informed decisions that support safe and effective nutritional management and improved patient outcomes.
Pharmacists in hospital and clinical practice, pharmacy residents, pharmacy interns, academia, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in clinical nutrition support. This description positions the webinar as practical, evidence-based, and clinically relevant—qualities that are likely to appeal to pharmacists considering whether to attend.
WHO & WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Pharmacists in hospital and clinical practice, pharmacy residents, pharmacy interns, academia, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in clinical nutrition support. This description positions the webinar as practical, evidence-based, and clinically relevant qualities that are likely to appeal to pharmacists considering whether to attend.
Through practical case studies, the session will also help participants apply key principles to clinical situations and make informed decisions that support safe and effective nutritional management and improved patient outcomes.. You'll benefit from the expertise of leading professionals in the field and have the opportunity to engage in a dynamic Q&A session, where practical solutions to real-world challenges will be discussed.
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This virtual event will take place on Friday the 14th of August 2026 at 17:00 GMT.
Event Moderator: Pharm. Samuel Owusu (National Vice-Chairman of GHOSPA & Chairman, GHOSPA CPD Committee)
Chairperson: Pharm. Dr. Emmanuel O. Owiafe (National Chairman of GHOSPA)
Target Audience: Pharmacists
Date: Friday, 14th August, 2026
Time: 17:00 GMT (5:00 PM Local Time)
AGENDA
Purpose of Meeting – Pharm. Samuel Owusu
Welcome/Opening Address by GHOSPA Chairman – Dr. Emmanuel O. Owiafe
Presentation 1: Current Concepts in Parenteral Nutrition - Dr. (Pharm) Teresa Isichei Pounds
Presentation 2: Current Concepts in Parenteral Nutrition - Dr. (Pharm) Jennifer Boateng
Q&A Session – Moderator / Resource Persons
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks – Moderator
Overview
Course Description
This virtual CPD training, organized by GHOSPA, will provide pharmacists with with a practical understanding of the fundamental principles and appropriate use of parenteral nutrition (PN) in patient care. The course explores the indications for PN and supports participants in determining when and how it should be appropriately used to meet patients’ nutritional needs. Facilitated by highly experienced professionals, the session will cover key fundamentals and principles of Parenteral Nutrition (PN), including the indications for its use and considerations for determining when PN is appropriate. It will also explore the formulation and optimization of PN regimens, effective monitoring and management of patients receiving PN, strategies to improve the safety and effectiveness of PN, and the practical application of these concepts through relevant clinical case studies.. Participants will also engage in a dynamic Q&A session, gaining practical insights to improve their clinical practice and patient outcomes.
What you will learn
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the Fundamentals of Parenteral Nutrition (PN).
2. Identify Indications for Parenteral Nutrition.
3. Determine the Appropriate Use of Parenteral Nutrition
4. Optimize the Management of Parenteral Nutrition.
5. Describe strategies for formulating and monitoring PN regimens effectively to enhance patient outcomes.
6. Apply Knowledge Through Case Studies.
Course Content
Lecture Sessions
- LIVE EVENT: Friday 14th August, 2026 @ 17:00 GMT (5:00 pm) 2 hours
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About Facilitators
- 1 Course on CES
Dr. (Pharm) Teresa I. Pounds
BSc, BPharm, PharmD, BCNSP, FNAPPSA, FNAPharm
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant
WASPEN
Dr. Teresa I. Pounds is a Clinical Pharmacy Consultant specializing in clinical pharmacy practice, residency program development, and metabolic support. She has extensive experience in pharmaceutical research, clinical education, training and mentoring, and the development and implementation of clinical pharmacy programs.
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Dr. (Pharm) Jennifer Boateng
Pharm. D, FPCPharm, MPH, B.Pharm.
Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Accra – Ghana
Jennifer Boateng is a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist with expertise in Critical Care and Nutrition Support. She has extensive experience in hospital and community pharmacy practice, with particular skills in pharmaceutical care, medication review, drug therapy interventions, sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication safety, critical care pharmacotherapy, and nutrition support.
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