This course requires the reader to learn the basics of all types of diabetes in a case-based format which encourages more critical thinking skills that are necessary in diabetes care.
Mastering Diabetes Management in Primary Care: Case Based Insights Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
I have years of experience consulting in long-term care and have frequently turned to the RAI Manual to guide my MDS coding. This course is essential for any LTC dietitian who hasn't mastered the proper MDS coding process. The study materials were clear and easy to follow, and the questions offered valuable examples of how to code the MDS accurately.
Minimum Data Set 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument Manual v1.19.1 (October 2024) Self-Study Course
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LDN
The required reading and the State Operations Manual course provide a comprehensive guide to a variety of topics related to nutrition in LTC facilities that a dietitian and a food manager need to know. The course also helps nutrition professionals apply the information to their daily job duties.
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LDN
This course reviews cutting edge information on diet and behavioral therapies for practitioners working with patients who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The course is well organized starting with the pathophysiology of IBS, the gut-brain connection and delves into details on dietary and behavioral therapies. The course collects and analyzes up-to-date date, research, strategies and cutting-edge therapies on IBS. Recipes, meal plans and step by step instruction for gut behavioral therapy utilizing the gut-brain axis are also highlighted.
IBS & the Gut-Brain Connection Self-Study Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND
The required reading includes sections on disease process, treatment and nutritional intervention, patient education, and some summaries of the Nutrition Care Process. The self study course is easy to interpret and understand while reflecting various disease processes that the RDN might encounter in their daily practice. For those with experience in the field, they serve as a valuable reminder of the standards of care.
Guidelines for Clinical Nutrition Care: Essential Information for Nutrition Professionals
Food-shaping is often overlooked in aged care facilities. Many facilities could easily adapt several food-shaping techniques that are discussed in this short course to improve the nutrition outcomes of their older adults with dysphagia.
How Food Shaping Impacts Nutrition in Older Adults- Short Course
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, LDN
This course covers a large amount of information that is tailored to the RDN. It requires the learner to understand the basics of T1D, which many nutrition professionals have limited knowledge regarding this topic.
A Comprehensive Review: Managing Type 1 Diabetes Self-Study Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
This self-study course is easy to understand and interpret while highlighting the significance of protein in healthy aging.
Optimizing Dietary Protein for Healthy Aging in Midlife Self-Study Course
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LDN
The continuing education course is an excellent resource for advanced health care professionals working with outpatient nutrition care. The course is divided by disease processes: GI diseases and food allergies, liver disease and metabolic syndromes as well as enteral and parenteral nutrition and supplements. There is specific focus on "novel approaches" and "outdated practice" to keep the seasoned health care practitioner up to date and well informed. Overall, this is an advanced course that covers detailed disease management therapy and medical nutrition therapy, a must have for anyone working with advanced nutrition therapy.
Home Nutrition Support, Gastrointestinal & Metabolic Nutrition Care Course
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
This CPE program gives a more in-depth review of the important role that plant-based nutrition has in health and chronic conditions. Since this topic touches every nutrition professional's lives, this is an excellent topic to use for an assessment of knowledge and skills.
Using a Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Eating Pattern to Support Disease Management Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
Application of the nutrition care process with CKD can be a challenge because of disease and patient complexity. This CPE program provides the nutrition professional with a good resource to better understand this process in an easy-to-understand format with several different case studies.
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease with the Nutrition Care Process Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
This course is a good choice for dietitians working in all stages of kidney disease. The case study format utilizing the Nutrition Care Process makes the material a good review for the CSR examination.
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease with the Nutrition Care Process Course
Nadia Marzella, MS, RDN, CSR, LD
I feel this would make an excellent CPE program because it uses very challenging, but realistic case study examples to utilize critical thinking and problem solving for a dietitian working in a CKD or Dialysis setting. This CPE program is short, but packs in great examples of how to manage a patient with CKD or ESRD and does a great job referencing the recommended reading material as well as updated guidelines. I would recommend this course for a good review for a dialysis/CKD dietitian or someone who aspires to learn more on this subject matter!
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease with the Nutrition Care Process Course
Lauren Begnel, RD, CSR, LD
The BDA Diet and Nutrition Care Manual is the preferred reference for most SNFs providing an excellent resource for the entire interdisciplinary team. This CPE program will solidify knowledge and provide confidence for the Dietitian.
Diet and Nutrition Care Manual 2024 Simplified Edition Course
Katy Adams, MDA, RD, CSG, LD
Any nutrition professional could use this manual as an education tool regardless of whether or not the professional is just out of an internship setting or has been in practice for some time. Why? Because this manual and course provide a thorough review of all illnesses and disease states that are likely to be presented, along with the evidence-based practice to deal with those illnesses and disease states. In addition to being an accurate and evidence-based manual, the references and links to the research are given.
Diet and Nutrition Care Manual 2024 Simplified Edition Course
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN
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
Ashley Sponsky, MS, RD, LDN
This course can help the nutrition professional expand their competency in diabetes self-management education and support, since medications for people with diabetes is an essential education conversation.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Medications for Patients with Diabetes, 13th Edition Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
This course would make an excellent CPE program as it complements the required reading book well with additional perspectives and resources for both the care provider and client.
Using Mindfulness to Deepen Your Intuitive Eating Practice
Janice Baker, MBA, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BC-ADM
NAFLD is on the rise and healthcare professionals are likely to come across patients with metabolic syndrome and this condition. Learning about its causes and treatment options through this CPE program and required reading will equip you for speaking about it further with patients.
A Review of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Short Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
Since Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is becoming more common for individuals with obesity and diabetes, this course gives the nutrition professional the information needed to better understand the treatment recommendations and increase competency to successfully counsel an individual on the treatment recommendation.
A Review of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Short Course
Amy Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
This CPE program covers the MOST important aspect of our clinical and professional practice skills that every nutrition professional should consider obtaining.
Developing Coaching Skills: A Concise Introduction
Amy Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
RDs often find themselves in scenarios where they will be coaching staff and/or patients. In addition, career planning and success may involve the use of an individual having the proper coaching skills. This CPE program provides information of not only how coaching works, it offers guidance for development of coaching skills. I would recommend this CPE program to RDs, DTRs and CDMs along with any other healthcare professional to develop coaching skills.
Developing Coaching Skills: A Concise Introduction
Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LDN, FAND
This CPE program provides a great opportunity for health professionals to understand ways to move toward Medicine 3.0 which is founded in prevention.
Understanding Longevity: The Art and Science of Extending Life
SeAnne Waite, PhD, RDN, LD
A smoking-hot health topic, explored within the pages of a book now held by over a million readers worldwide...It is crucial for nutrition experts to thoroughly delve into, comprehend and assist others in deciphering (and applying) the science and methodologies outlined in the required reading and the CPE program, promoting longer and healthier lives.
Understanding Longevity: The Art and Science of Extending Life
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
Nutrition and kidney disease can be a complex topic to learn for the new or more experienced registered dietitian nutritionist. This CPE program is an excellent resource because it makes use of a comprehensive resource and breaks down the information into manageable and applicable steps with nutrition care of this patient population.
Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
The required reading for this course is a primary reference and study material for renal dietitians seeking to take the Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition exam due to the comprehensive nature of the book. This CPE course allows for a complete review of the material.
Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Nadia Marzella, MS, RDN, CSR, LD
This would make a great CPE program because this information is utilized on a daily basis when working in the world of dialysis. Much of this information could be utilized inpatient and in ICU settings as well. This program will be very helpful for those looking to learn more about the nutritional care of a patient with kidney disease or those looking to further their knowledge and build upon their existing skills in the renal field!
Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Lauren Begnel, RD, CSR, LD
Due to the growing rate of food allergies not only in the United States but worldwide, this course is vital to the education of current and future nutrition professionals.
Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Lisa Cooperman, MS, RDN
This self-study course uses the most current and comprehensive guide on the subject of food allergies for nutrition professionals. The material created to evaluate practitioners understanding of the content is an excellent Level II CPEU course!
Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Eva Weston, RDN, LD, NBC-HWC
Every nutrition professional should have a basic understanding of food allergies and how to manage them. This is a great, comprehensive course for those looking to improve on their knowledge in this area.
Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Andrea Lopofsky, RD, CNSC, LDN
It is vital for dietitians to have a solid understanding of the science and stories from the healthies oldest humans around the world. This course is well written, easy to comprehend and adeptly ties in the concepts of nutritional science, humanity and the centenarians living in the Blue Zones. Together, the book, Netflix series and this course make the perfect educational trio for the nutrition professional.
Blue Zones: Keys to Longevity Course
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
This is a very popular book and Netflix Series that dietitians should be aware of. Dietitians can expect to get a lot of questions from their clients on various content from these resources. This CPE course provides evidence based information to arm dietitians with knowledge, skills and content to be prepared to work effectively with their clients.
Blue Zones: Keys to Longevity Course
SeAnne Waite, PhD, RDN, LD
This self-study course is an interesting and informative review of cultural, social and geographical impacts on food, health habits as they relate to chronic disease, psychosocial wellness and longevity. This course elevates awareness of need for considering cultural diversity and appreciation of social determinants of health including food choices, food preparation, physical activity, and community and family impacts.
Blue Zones: Keys to Longevity Course
Janice Baker, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BCADM
The topic of leadership in nutrition is so crucial for the nutrition professional to expand their horizons and elevate their positions. This CPE program allows the reader to dig into the required reading and better absorb the content. The self-assessment helps guide the reader to better solidify the key concepts.
Developing Leadership and Management Skills in Nutrition and Dietetics
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
This makes an excellent CPE program. It employs a well-designed, robust study to address the association between weight status and mortality in older adults. The questions posed in this CPE program are relevant to understanding the most pertinent information from the study.
Change in Body Size and Mortality Among Healthy Older Adults
Kate Willcutts, DCN, RDN, CNSC, FASPEN
With the growth of continuing care retirement communities, nursing homes and other long term care communities, employment opportunities will expand for nutrition professionals. Weight loss is a frequent problem within this market and this course provides information that will benefit RDNs and NDTRs.
Change in Body Size and Mortality Among Healthy Older Adults
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
We often hear mixed messages about plant-based diets. "They are super healthy." "They aren't healthy at all." This self study course provides the opportunity to examine the available research on low-fat plant-based vegan diets and see the evidence firsthand. Clinicians will be better able to educate their clients and providers, providing concrete facts regarding the benefits of low-fat vegan diets. They will also be able to support clients making dietary changes and ensure that their clients meet nutritional needs while seeking an improvement in weight and overall health.
Low-Fat Vegan Diet and Metabolic Health in Overweight Adults
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
The strength of this CPE program is how easily translatable the data is to clinical practice. The course provides specific data about which food groups included in a low-fat vegan diet provide the most benefits to body weight and fat mass reduction, so if patients are interested in experimenting with a plant-based lifestyle, this course gives good data about where to start for the greatest impact. The course also provides expected parameters for patients who experiment with a low-fat vegan diet.
Low-Fat Vegan Diet and Metabolic Health in Overweight Adults
Cassie Christopher, MD, RDN
Every nutrition professional should take this course, as it is a comprehensive review of multiple aspects of adult nutrition! It is well referenced, covers a multitude of scenarios that are possible, and up to date with regards to practice.
Adult Malnutrition: A Comprehensive View of Diagnosis and Treatment Course
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN
This self study course and required reading clearly identify the concern of low muscle mass and malnutrition in a wide variety of individuals. The exceptional presentation of this research information is vital for dietitians working in all areas of practice.
Assessing and Treating Low Muscle Mass and Malnutrition
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
I love this course! I learned a lot, and I feel like that is hard to do for me given my experience.
Nutrition for Patients/Residents in Palliative Care Course
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, CSG, LDN
Every nutrition professional will likely encounter situations in which end of life care and palliative care decisions will be presented for consideration by the health care team. This crosses all settings including long term care, dialysis, acute care, etc. We each will also be presented with such decision making in our personal lives and can benefit from a better understanding of what makes palliative care unique and worthy of consideration. Every nutrition professional should consider this course at some point in their career.
Nutrition for Patients/Residents in Palliative Care Course
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
This makes an excellent CPE program! If a clinician learns everything in this program, I could consider them educated in the top 99% of all RDNs for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries.
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Sue Linja, RDN. LD
I love how comprehensive the guidelines are and how the course is set up with practical scenarios. It gives the practitioner ways to communicate nutrition's importance in healing pressure injuries. Those who take this course will get valuable, evidenced-based knowledge on how to treat pressure injuries.
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Doreen Rodo, Med, RD, LD
This course is excellent and well written. It would be advantageous to read prior to taking the Nutrition Wound Care Certification. It is also a must for any RDN who is part of a wound care team or provides nutritional interventions for people with pressure injuries.
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Anna de Jesus, MBA, RDN
In line with the need to make behavior changes to support the planet, this course offers an excellent tool for the RDN to see the role in which food plays with this goal. As demonstrated in the course, small changes with diet education and an emphasis on more of a plant-based diet approach with clients can have a significant impact.
Plate to Planet: Impact of Food Choices on the Planet course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
This course and required reading are timely and highlight the future and challenges of the world's food system. With the double burden of global obesity and hunger mixed in with an industrialized food system and climate change, we as dietitians/nutrition experts need to step up to the plate and help educate the population to save the planet one plate at a time.
Plate to Planet: Impact of Food Choices on the Planet course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA< MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
I thoroughly enjoyed this self study course and required reading. It significantly expanded my knowledge of impacts on the global food system, how these factors including geopolitical history contribute to malnutrition at all parts of the spectrum and how our choices in food and nutrition lead to health both internally/biologically and the biodiversity in the environment.
Plate to Planet: Impact of Food Choices on the Planet course
Janice Baker, MBA, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BCADM
This course provides the most current and pertinent information on the consumption of ultra-processed foods and cognitive health in aging individuals. I haven't seen much information on this subject matter and every RDN should add this to their education arsenal.
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
This self study course and required reading benefit RDNs who educate both young and older adults and the consumption of processed foods and the potential effects on their cognition as they age. I have the opportunity to work with a wide age-range of clients. I often provide younger clients with this type of evidence-based information to promote better food choices to prevent or decrease chances of dementia. Over my years, clients get more motivated to make changes to their diet when they learn about this type of study. I love turning their motivation into habits that can last a long lifetime.
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Marnee Keeler, RDN, LD
As the population is aging, it is important to gain more insight on nutrition and cognitive decline. This course and required reading are timely and align with the Academy's vision with the Council of Future Practice.
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, EdD
This Policy and Procedure Manual is the kitchen bible of manuals. It is the most thorough, practical and user friendly manual available on the market. The course emphasizes the practical application of material within the manual.
Policy & Procedure Manual: For Nutrition and Food Service in Healthcare Facilities, 2023
Katy Adams, MDA, RD, CSG, LD
I love this manual! It has everything you need to run a food service operation in any setting. I have referenced this many times for my work over the years!
Policy & Procedure Manual: For Nutrition and Food Service in Healthcare Facilities, 2023
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, CSG, LDN
This CPE program is a comprehensive review of areas of concern for those interested in the sports nutrition space. Nancy Clark brings the experience and excellence in a digestible, engaging course that can help nutrition professionals up their game in providing sound science, with practical recommendations and doable implementation.
Sports Nutrition for the Nutrition Professional Course
Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND
This course would make a great CPE program to dietitians who are new to the sports nutrition field.
Sports Nutrition for the Nutrition Professional Course
Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN, CSSD
The required reading and the self-study course provide one of the most comprehensive, up to date reviews of the gastrointestinal tracts and various facets of comprehensive medical care. As a dietitian and a nurse practitioner, I found this to be enlightening, concise yet evidence-based and I highly recommend it.
Gastrointestinal Nutrition: A Primer for Nutrition Professionals Self Study Course
Hannah Lowe, DNP, RDN, FNP-C, CDCES
This self-study course provides comprehensive and current information regarding gastrointestinal nutrition and it is an excellent resource for RDNs and NDTRs who are involved in this field.
Gastrointestinal Nutrition: A Primer for Nutrition Professionals Self Study Course
Lina Nahhas, MS, RD, LD
This course helps new and experienced nutrition practitioners (RDNs and NDTRs) understand the historical and current influences on the dietetic profession, including the significant events and perspectives that have influenced nutrition research and the implications of the results. It also sets the groundwork for RDNs and NDTRs to develop their careers to increase access to care for our patients and communities, while providing for rich and rewarding career experiences. Readers can broaden their perspectives for the opportunities that are available, and be empowered to create new pathways for success.
Perspectives on Future Opportunities in the Dietetics Profession Self Study Course
Wendy Phillips, MS, RD, LD, FAND, FASPEN
More than two decades ago, Ronni Chernoff, a former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, said "Dietitians have lost opportunities by not branching out." This CPE program provides the reader with some potentially new or expanded career opportunities. It also opens the thought process to consider new areas of graduate education to broaden the professional base of knowledge we bring to the table. Staying on the cutting edge is essential for dietiitans at all stages of their career.
Perspectives on Future Opportunities in the Dietetics Profession Self Study Course
Linda S. Mills, MBA, RDN, LDN, FADA
Not only is this timely and relevant to future practice, but it can be considered now in practice. The required reading is thorough, well referenced and well written and the study course and exam are easy to understand and reasonably structured.
Perspectives on Future Opportunities in the Dietetics Profession Self Study Course
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN
This self-study course and required reading support the evidence of knowledge of the current USDA Food Code. The program provides a comprehensive review and understanding of applying the 2022 Food Code.
Food Code 2022 Course
Marcy Cook, RDN, LD
Science morphs over time, therefore, keeping up to date with the changes in the Food Code is vital for the food service professional.
Food Code 2022 Course
Linda Eck Mills, MBA, RDN, LDN, FADA
Dietitians can be crucial in helping to recommend and adjust diabetes medications for better glucose management. This self study course would help RDNs become more proficient in current medication options.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Medications for Patients with Diabetes 12th Edition Self-Study Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RDN, CDN, CDE
This self-study course provides a comprehensive review of the required reading while using engaging and relatable case studies to assess the learner's knowledge.
Nutrition Care for Patients with Kidney Disease
Nadia Marzella, MS, RDN, CSR, LD
This self-study course and the required reading provide thorough and up to date information regarding nutrition recommendations for kidney disease. The course is well-worded and relevant to the topic at hand requiring both recall of information as well as application of knowledge.
Nutrition Care for Patients with Kidney Disease
Tara Couturier, MA, RDN
This topic is fairly controversial and updates are needed for clinical competence and excellence. This self study course allows the RDN and the NDTR to delve into evidence-based recommendations to shape their practice.
Guidance for Evaluation and Management of GERD- Short Course
Hannah Lowe, DNP, FNP-C, RDN, CDCES
This course is a detailed CPE program for dietitians interested in updated information on the evaluation and management of GERD.
Guidance for Evaluation and Management of GERD- Short Course
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, FAND
This course is an essential program for dietitians and nutrition professionals working with clients with GI disease, specifically GERD. The required reading is a highly detailed and comprehensive clinical guideline with useful recommendations to improve the well-being of clients.
Guidance for Evaluation and Management of GERD- Short Course
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, LD
It is important that dietitians are aware of the impact of physical activity on blood sugar management, so I feel this is an appropriate resource and self study course to be familiar with.
Planned Exercise, Physical Activity, and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
This self-study course advances Type 2 diabetes management care by implementing exercise/activity goals based on current research along with healthy eating recommendations to improve blood glucose control and reduce complications.
Planned Exercise, Physical Activity, and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Course
Lisa Brown, RDN, LD, CDCES
It is important (actually vital) for the RDN to understand where the research and science lands on the topic of nutrition and dementia. This self study course was a bit more complicated program than the norm since it was evaluating and understanding the research and gaps in the area of nutrition and prevention of dementia. I believe this will open the eyes of many dietitians out in practice, especially those promoting specific diets for the prevention of dementia.
Nutrition and Dementia Prevention: Limitations of Current Research
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
This continues to be a hot topic and yet is still unknown due to limitations listed in the required reading and self study course. This self study course is a good reminder of how research works, has limitations and what those limitations are.
Nutrition and Dementia Prevention: Limitations of Current Research
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, CSG, LDN
This is an excellent examination of the research on the role of nutrition in dementia prevention. I recently wrote a textbook chapter, requiring me to review the studies over the past 20 years, and agree with the conclusions of the working group who put forth this article. I think any nutrition professional could benefit from the required reading and the CPE program.
Nutrition and Dementia Prevention: Limitations of Current Research
Brenda Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
Time-restricted eating and the variations of this eating pattern is a very timely topic and more research is being completed to see how this may influence chronic disease and weight loss. This course provides an evidence-based overview of the topic and then allows for a better understanding for the practitioner of how this can be applied with patient care.
Time-Restricted Eating, Energy Intake, and Dietary Quality Self-Study course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
I learned a lot about the benefits of time-restricted eating with this CPE program! Before taking this course, I mistakenly believed time-restricted eating was simply about calorie restriction. A better understanding of the research and the metabolic benefits of time-restricted eating will allow us to recommend and implement programs with our patients. It helps to know that adherence is better as this is a huge barrier to success with dietary interventions.
Time-Restricted Eating, Energy Intake, and Dietary Quality Self-Study course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
This CPE program focuses on a topic that has been considered a bit more controversial. The nutrition professional would greatly benefit from understanding this form of eating behavior to build trust and better equip their patients or clients with practical information that they want to know more about.
Time-Restricted Eating, Energy Intake, and Dietary Quality Self-Study course
Amy Hess-Fischl, RDN, CDCES
The required reading and self study course are excellent resources for anyone working with pregnant people with diabetes. The course is a good assessment of one's knowledge of the information. Diabetes in pregnancy is complex, so keeping up to date with current nutrition therapy for these conditions is essential to support pregnant persons.
Diabetes and Pregnancy: A Nutrition Update
Casey Seiden, MS, RDN, CDCES
This self-study course helps the nutrition professional gain the knowledge needed to work with individuals with diabetes during pregnancy.
Diabetes and Pregnancy: A Nutrition Update
Amy Hess-Fischl, RDN, CDCES
The case studies are very reflective of actual day-to-day work in facilities. Coding Section K correctly requires thorough understanding of MDS-mandated interpretation of nutrition related events. This course provides opportunity for practice at the "nitty-gritty" level!
Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 RAI Manual v1.17 Course
Jane Bennett, MS, RDN, LD
This program provides a well-rounded educational experience to encourage and promote a comprehensive understanding with MDS, specifically with section K.
Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 RAI Manual v1.17 Course
Erin Allen, MS, RDN, LD
This is an excellent resource for dietitians in the continuum of care. The course came at a perfect time for me as I prepare to retake my CSG.
Nutrition for the Older Adult, 3rd Edition
Katy Adams, RD, MDA, CSG, LD
This is a wonderful and thorough review of nutrition for older adults. It encompasses common concerns and nutrition problems seen in the older adult population. The studies are well written and thought out!
Nutrition for the Older Adult, 3rd Edition
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, LSG, LDN
This self-study course provides an overview of how to use the Code of Ethics along with several different areas where ethics could be in question along with solutions.
Ethics Isn’t Optional: Understanding and Applying the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethics-2nd Edition
Lisa Dierks, MFCS, RDN
Ethics isn't Optional: Understanding and Apply the Academy Code of Ethics is a course that provides current practical situations that a practitioner may find themselves in. The recommendations in managing the situation according to the Academy Code of Ethics is invaluable and would benefit anyone that takes this course.
Ethics Isn’t Optional: Understanding and Applying the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethics-2nd Edition
Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LD, FAND
As a long-time provider of nutrition services to long term care facilities, I see firsthand the implications of a good nutrition care plan. Facilities that prioritize nutrition and nutrition interventions decrease malnutrition, improve resident quality of life, and optimize reimbursement. In addition, CMS will not hesitate to penalize facilities where excessive weight loss, skin breakdown, and preventable hospital readmissions occur. This course provides a framework for creating an appropriate and effective nutrition focused QIP.
Justifying the Need for Quality Measures and Nutrition-Focused Quality Improvement Programs in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
This CPE course encourages RDNs and NDTRs to continue to demonstrate their value as a part of the interdisciplinary team and to assert themselves into becoming a leader within their facilities and workplaces.
Justifying the Need for Quality Measures and Nutrition-Focused Quality Improvement Programs in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Elizabeth Reynolds, RDN, LD
Pressure injuries can be improved and prevented by appropriate and timely dietary interventions. This improves patient overall well-being and decreases length of stay. Too many facilities, especially those who are short staffed, are lacking pressure injury prevention knowledge. This course provides the RDN or NDTR with tools to create standards of care and protocols to address pressure injuries.
The Relationship Between Malnutrition and Pressure Injury in Vulnerable Populations Short Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
This CPE course is essential for all levels of practitioner in ensuring they are providing the most up-to-date, quality care for at-risk residents with pressure injuries. Additionally, this program will assist practitioners in implementing up-to-date, evidence-based practices into their facilities.
The Relationship Between Malnutrition and Pressure Injury in Vulnerable Populations Short Course
Elizabeth Reynolds, RDN, LD
It is important for clinicians to be able to identify residents who are malnourished or at risk for malnutrition as it relates to wound care. It is also important to note and understand that residents who are malnourished or at risk for malnutrition will be at risk for longer hospital stays as well as being at risk for other comorbid conditions. Early intervention to address and treat nutrition concerns is key as it relates to vulnerable populations as discussed in this self study course.
The Relationship Between Malnutrition and Pressure Injury in Vulnerable Populations Short Course
Cindy Frey, RDN, CSG
Dietary recommendations have continued to evolve over the last several decades based on research and the impact on cardiovascular health. This short course provides an excellent overview for the RDN, NDTR or CDCES of recent changes regarding dietary cholesterol and uses a case based study approach for a better understanding of how to implement these changes into practice.
Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Dietary Cholesterol Intake Short Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
This would make a good CPE program because there is still confusion and misinformation regarding diet, dietary cholesterol and cardiovascular risks. This course provides a comprehensive update.
Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Dietary Cholesterol Intake Short Course
Janice Baker, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BC-ADM
This self study course makes a great CPE program, because until this course was available, current information on this topic of medical marijuana and cannabis use has been difficult to find and consolidate into usable and practical information for RDNs and NDTRs.
Cardiovascular Health: Medical Marijuana & Recreational Cannabis Use
Janice Baker, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BC-ADM
This is a timely course because due to expanded legalization of cannabis, all clinicians including registered dietitians will likely encounter clients who use cannabis and they need to be aware of its safety, efficacy and health implications. The course reviews potential therapeutic and medicinal properties of cannabis as well as its concerning health implications for those with cardiovascular disease. It provides safety considerations and advisement for special populations.
Cardiovascular Health: Medical Marijuana & Recreational Cannabis Use
Mary P. Osak, RD, CSG
Use of cannabis, medically and for recreational use, continues to be a thriving industry. This course presents the topic from the perspective of a dietitian looking to learn more about this substance and health implications with cannabis use. The case study provides a good CPE program for the provider to better understand how this practice might influence their own patient population, particularly with cardiovascular disease, to provide better patient care.
Cardiovascular Health: Medical Marijuana & Recreational Cannabis Use
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
This course will help reinforce the need for DSME and educate the dietitian/diabetes educator on critical factors to consider for implementing such programs. I think it's an essential piece of reading and would make an excellent CPE program.
The Importance of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Casey Seiden, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES
I think this would make a great CPE program. Probiotics are a hot topic, and patients are always asking questions on usage, specific strains, etc. As a GI dietitian, I am often overwhelmed with all of the literature available relating to probiotics. This article in addition to the CPE program is a quick and efficient way to review the latest research, and disseminate key findings into a simple message for patients.
Using Probiotics for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Short Course
Stephanie Send, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC
The probiotics and prebiotics world can be incredibly overwhelming for dietitians and clinicians. This resource and course are helpful at delving into the evidence to present a thorough review of current research.
Using Probiotics for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Short Course
Hannah Lowe, DNP, FNP-C, RDN, CDCES
As the burden of obesity increases, this CPE program allows dietitians the opportunity to understand and support the continued research for evidence based information to individualize plans to successfully treat obesity.
Carbohydrate-Insulin Model: One Perspective on the Obesity Epidemic
Lisa Brown, RDN, LD, CDCES
I appreciated that a current perspective was being shared and that this piece challenged a very outdated, simplistic model of thinking. This course will help to broaden practitioners' physiological understanding of weight and the interplay with hormones, and hopefully push them to guide patients and clients through a more nuanced approach to weight maintenance, glucose control and overall health.
Carbohydrate-Insulin Model: One Perspective on the Obesity Epidemic
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
This CPE program expands the knowledge base of RDNs to acknowledge that weight loss is far more complex than what we tend to recommend.
Carbohydrate-Insulin Model: One Perspective on the Obesity Epidemic
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE
This self study course is well done as it requires a full and thorough reading of the Appendix PP, which gives detailed guidance for surveyors in just about every situation that may arise in a facility. RDNs would benefit from this course because an adequate review of the appendix would enable the RDN to properly handle situations, provide quality care to residents and face each survey with confidence instead of dread.
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
This self-study course provides essential information for RDNs that want to be survey confident.
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Katy Adams, RD, MDA, CSG, LD
The Long Term Care State Operations Manual is an invaluable resource that aides health care professionals navigate rules and regulations for providing person centered care in LTC. I highly recommend this course because it is excellent for the nutrition professional as it reviews key information vital for this practice area.
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Jonathan Gonzalez, MS, RD, CSG, LD
This course offers a review of research and knowledge to help educators and people living with diabetes understand the value of lifestyle changes to prevent the diagnosis of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Understanding Prediabetes Course
Lisa Brown, RDN, LD, CDCES
The Understanding Prediabetes self-study course makes a good CPE program because it covers the basics of prediabetes assessment and prevention of progression to type 2 diabetes. Various factors such as genetics, environment, lifestyle, diet, and medications are explored, which should be considered with this complex condition and dietitians should be equipped to discuss these factors.
Understanding Prediabetes Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
I am thankful that this program will be available to practitioners to provide accurate, current and evidence based information on gluten related disorders.
Gluten Free Living: A Comprehensive Guide
Pamela Cureton, RDN, LDN
This course and required reading is a valuable evidence-based resource utilizing the latest advances in diabetes care supporting using a team approach to support people with diabetes to achieve near normal glycemic control.
Making Sense of Intensive Diabetes Management Course
Lisa Brown, RDN, LD, CDCES
I recommend this course and required reading because it makes a good CPE program for dietitians wanting to be more informed about the various aspects of intensive diabetes management. It focuses not only on nutrition therapy for diabetes, but also the larger aspects of successful self-management dealing with monitoring, therapies, and continuous care.
Making Sense of Intensive Diabetes Management Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
This self-study course provides a new and evidence-based perspective for the RDN or CDCES on the topic of weight loss and metabolism. Through a series of case study questions, course participants can take the information learned from the required reading and better understand how this can be applied and incorporated in their own practice to improve patient care.
Diet, Exercise, and Energy Metabolism Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
As RDNs and clinicians, we are subject to our own biases and understanding of how things "work" and like others, we are susceptible to fads, falsehoods and misinformation. The required reading and self study course is a powerful tool against misinformation as it takes a scientific and anthropological look at nutrition, exercise and metabolism. This helps dispel myths about diet and exercise that we encounter every single day. As clinicians, we pride ourselves on being the experts, and this self study course and publication will help us live up to that label!
Diet, Exercise, and Energy Metabolism Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
Registered dietitian nutritionists will find this course invaluable in helping their patients make well informed decisions in today's movement toward using complementary medicine. A timely topic that includes a well-organized resource of evidence based-information on supplement use, mechanism of action, adverse effects, drug interactions and clinical studies.
Complementary Health Approaches and Diabetes Treatment Self-Study Course
Lisa Brown, RDN, LD, CDCES
What a fantastic resource! Complementary health is growing in popularity in the diabetes space and so up-to-date education and research on this topic is essential for dietitians and diabetes educators. I would highly recommend this as a worthwhile CPE program.
Complementary Health Approaches and Diabetes Treatment Self-Study Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
The self study course and required reading are an excellent publication that include thought-provoking case studies to be applied to the nutrition continuum.
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Nutrition Care – 20 CPE Self-Study Course
Katy Adams, RD, MDA, CSG, LD
This course is an excellent source to help nutrition professionals refresh information they had previously learned, information that has since been updated, or learning for the first time.
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Nutrition Care – 20 CPE Self-Study Course
Erin Allen, MS, RDN, LD
The CPE course is excellent with practical, thought-provoking case studies to be applied to the nutrition continuum.
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Nutrition Care – 35 CPE Self-Study Course
Katy Adams, RD, MDA, CSG, LD
This CPE course is an excellent source to help nutrition professionals refresh information they had previously learned, information that has been since updated, or learning for the first time.
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Nutrition Care – 35 CPE Self-Study Course
Erin Allen, MS, RDN, LD
This course allows for the RDN to better understand the most recent American Heart Association 2021 Dietary Guidance. Cardiovascular risk and disease continues to grow and optimal care of these patients requires an in-depth knowledge of the recommendations and being able to provide advice for incorporating them into a healthy lifestyle.
Dietary Approaches for Optimizing Cardiovascular Health
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
This CPE self-study course is helpful and provides a comprehensive update to nutrition guidelines for cardiovascular health.
Dietary Approaches for Optimizing Cardiovascular Health
Janice Baker, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BC-ADM
This innovative course takes a look at recent research and how certain behaviors impact the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This resource makes an excellent CPE program for the new or seasoned dietitian wanting to stay up-to-date on the impact of diet and lifestyle choices and how these recommendations can be applied within your own care of this patient population.
Role of Diet and Lifestyle in the Development of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
This required reading and self study course is well rounded and focuses on lifestyle behaviors versus just diet. Diet is an important component for mental health, yes, but lifestyle as a whole must be considered and improved upon for optimal mental health. I definitely recommend!
Stronger Mental Health through Diet and Lifestyle Course
Jonathan Gonzalez, MS, RDN, LD
This is a much needed focus area for clinicians. I work in behavioral health and so many people, RDs included, completely neglect healthy eating basics as part of their interaction with patients. My patients often have extremely unhealthy, erratic eating habits. Many skip meals, only to binge days later, or eat nothing but processed junk food. Many do not realize that they can help themselves feel better and enhance the effectiveness of their treatment with the simplest dietary changes. This course will give clinicians the tools they need to help patients experiencing mental illness.
Stronger Mental Health through Diet and Lifestyle Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
This self study course makes a great CPE program because it emphasizes an area of nutrition that is very important, but not usually part of the basic education for dietitians.
Stronger Mental Health through Diet and Lifestyle Course
Theresa Stahl, RDN, LDN, FAND
This required reading and self study course provides excellent information, varied topics, applicable to multiple healthcare venues and level of practitioners. It includes wonderful case studies as an excellent means to apply the information.
The Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Assessment Course
Katy Adams, MDA, RD, CSG, LD
This course and required reading is a wonderful review for new or returning clinical dietitians. A great everyday reference manual in a clinical setting!
The Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Assessment Course
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, CSG, LDN
The self study course and required reading are clear, concise and easy to read. The study questions are easily deciphered and applicable to clinical situations making this a valuable course for a practicing RDN.
The Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Assessment Course
Erin Allen, MS, RDN, LD
This self study course provides a comprehensive overview of the nutrition and environmental benefits of plant-based eating. It nudges readers toward eating more plants, even if not exclusively vegetarian or vegan. I highly recommend the required reading and the course. The course pulls out important topics and highlights them to help the reader/student gain a broad-based knowledge of issues facing families seeking to nourish their families with plant-based meals and snacks.
Plant Based Eating Course
Theresa Stahl, RDN, LDN, FAND
Who can debate that plant-based eating isn't the most healthful way to reduce the risk of chronic disease? As a nutrition professional, it is imperative that the RDN understands the science behind this eating style and can succintly teach families how to transition to vegan, vegetarian and other plant-based eating plans. The required reading and the self study course encompass all of this information.
Plant Based Eating Course
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
This book and self study course is a complete introduction guide, start-to-finish, on feeding individuals and families a healthier diet that simply includes more fruits, vegetables, legumes, and other plants. It is well researched and presented tactfully. Guides are provided that will allow anyone to review guidelines and make appropriate recommendation to their patients or for families to make better choices for themselves.
Plant Based Eating Course
Julie Wallace, RDN, LD, CPT
It has been a longstanding recommendation to lose weight to help lower blood pressure. The required reading and the CPE course provide good evidence-based information to back our recommendations. The course will help professionals discuss different approaches for weight loss for all our variety of clients/patients and provide them with solid studies that have been done. This also assists patient education professionals to better explain the long-term effects on their body/organs and help them prevent further organ damage.
Obesity Hypertension: Prevention and Intervention Approaches Short Course
Mary (Marne) Keeler, RDN, LD
Obesity and hypertension are growing issues and the information in this CPE program is clear, concise, and relevant to the dietetics profession.
Obesity Hypertension: Prevention and Intervention Approaches Short Course
Jonathan Gonzalez, MS, RD, LD
The information provided in this course reinforces physical activity as a tried-and-true lifestyle factor that dietetics professionals should be encouraging to patients as means to prevent and manage chronic illness like hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
Using Physical Activity as a First Step to Treat Elevated Blood Pressure or Cholesterol Short Course
Jonathan Gonzalez, MS, RD, LD
The self study course provides a detailed overview of the NFPE for a new or seasoned RDN. Specific updates on the NFPE are outlined within the course material and a series of challenging case studies are utilized to assist the participant in applying the information learned.
Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
This is a great CPE program with realistic and appropriate case studies! A practitioner using this course will gain a much better understanding of putting the pieces together and accurately diagnosing malnutrition status.
Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
This self study course takes a close look at the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and current nutrition recommendations. It makes an excellent CPE program for the healthcare professional wanting to learn more and stay up to date on recommended nutrition interventions to optimize care of the patient with COVID-19.
The Importance of Nutrition in COVID-19 Recovery
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
This is an extremely timely topic and the required reading and self-study course provide an excellent, evidence-based and practical roadmap and suggestions for prevention and treatment of malnutrition in patients with COVID-19.
The Importance of Nutrition in COVID-19 Recovery
Mary Osak, RD, CSG
This self-study course and required reading is very important for dietitians as there are not many guidebooks for dietitians that are as specific with this amount of valuable information.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Care for Bariatric Surgery Self-Study Course
Leigh Tracy, RD, LDN, CDCES
RDNs and other healthcare professionals will have patients who are either contemplating or have undergone metabolic and bariatric surgery and there are nuances to their care, and this self-study course in combination with the required reading enable the practitioner to consider application and have the most agreed upon evidence-based information vs. surgeon specific guidance.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Care for Bariatric Surgery Self-Study Course
Julie Schwartz, MS, RDN, CSOWM, LD, ACSM-EP, NBC-HWC
This self-study course and required reading is a very thorough and useful resource for those working with bariatric patients pre/post op as well as those in related fields since this surgery is becoming more common and accessible; also many patients dealing with long term complications/issues related to bariatric surgery.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Care for Bariatric Surgery Self-Study Course
Janice Baker, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BCADM
This CPE program provides an excellent overview of the Pesco-Mediterranean diet. After completion of the course, the reader will have a better understanding of the foods encouraged, the pattern and timing recommended for meals and also the numerous cardiovascular benefits associated with this type of diet.
The Pesco-Mediterranean Dietary Pattern Combined with Intermittent Fasting for Optimizing Cardiovascular Health Short Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
This self study course and required reading gives a perspective on the benefits of this dietary pattern to reduce health risks and encourage people to choose more plant-based foods and fish whenever able.
The Pesco-Mediterranean Dietary Pattern Combined with Intermittent Fasting for Optimizing Cardiovascular Health Short Course
Janice Baker, MBA, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BCADM
The required reading and the self-study course contain a wealth of knowledge for all oncology RDNs. I learned things that I didn't know, even after 17 years. I think it's a great test of one's knowledge, especially as a pre-test to the CSO exam. The test taker will be very informed and a more knowledgeable practitioner after passing the exam. It covers all area from screening to palliation.
Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Treatment Self-Study Course
Keri Ryniak, RD, CSO, CNSC
This course and required reading reviews many controversial topics that we as RDNs need to know about. It covers a majority of topics that are beneficial to RDNs who either have recently started working in oncology or who have been in the oncology field for awhile, but need to refresh their knowledge and stay up-to-date.
Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Treatment Self-Study course
Leigh Tracy, RD, LDN, CDCES
