This was a very comprehensive and thorough dive into PCOS, which affects so many women currently. The required reading was easy-to-read, enjoyable, and had interesting case studies to follow. The self study course offered challenging questions with quite a few distractors, which made you have to really think about the answers. This will be a great course for fellow dietitians to gain more knowledge on how to navigate PCOS diagnoses in their patients.
Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Course Expires April 16, 2027
Credits: 24
Profession:
RDN/NDTR
Required Reading 1
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Earn 24 CPEs while developing an understanding of PCOS and how it can be managed using lifestyle approaches in conjunction with conventional medicine with this self study course!
The required reading for this course is a guide to understanding PCOS and how the condition can be managed using lifestyle approaches in conjunction with conventional medicine. The required reading provides information on symptoms of PCOS and how to address them and provides extensive lifestyle recommendations. It is written from the perspective of and includes the opinions of a physician and nutritionist from the United Kingdom, both of whom both have been diagnosed with PCOS.
This course is appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists, nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered, and educators. A case-study based CPE examination helps the reader apply information in the course to their personal and professional goals, work setting, and patient population.
Note that British terminology and spelling is sometimes used in the required reading. The reader is encouraged to look up terms that might be confusing to them to assure a complete understanding of the content.
.Course includes hard copy book, electronic test and 1 certificate with passing grade.
Already have the book? Under “Product Options” simply choose “CPE Test Only ” to purchase the CPE Self-Study Program.
After completion of this CPE program, participants will be able to:
- Integrate relevant information with previous learning, experience, professional knowledge, and current practice models on the subject of PCOS management.
- Analyze new information and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy for PCOS.
- Integrate new knowledge of PCOS into practice.
- Critically evaluate the credibility of integrative and functional medicine research and literature, using evidence-based criteria, to respond to inquiries and to determine the appropriateness of incorporating these interventions into the nutrition care plan for PCOS.
This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs
CDR Activity Number: 182551 Self Study Activity Type: 720 Printed
CPE Level: 2
Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:
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- 4.2.6 Integrates relevant information with previous learning, experience, professional knowledge, and current practice models.
- 8.2.3 Analyzes new information and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy.
- 8.2.4 Integrates new knowledge of disease states and clinical conditions into practice.
- 8.4.2 Critically evaluates the credibility of integrative and functional medicine research and literature, using evidence-based criteria, to respond to inquiries and to determine the appropriateness of incorporating these interventions into the nutrition care plan.
Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.
The answer to Test Your Knowledge is “b. reducing testosterone and estrogen levels.”
This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.
Required Reading for this Course: Living PCOS Free: How to Regain Your Hormonal Health with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.
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