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Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
Chronic diseases are now among the leading drivers of disability, healthcare spending, and reduced quality of life in the United States (1). According to the CDC, 76.4% of U.S. adults reported having at least one chronic condition (2). As healthcare increasingly shifts toward prevention-focused care, healthcare professionals are…
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Since 1993, Becky Dorner & Associates has provided CDR-approved continuing education programs and publications that empower healthcare professionals to deliver excellent care.
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How Can You Make a Difference During American Diabetes Month?
Affecting over 10% of the U.S. population, the prevalence of diabetes, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, has continued to increase in recent years. During the month of November, the diabetes community…
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Affecting over 10% of the U.S. population, the prevalence of diabetes, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, has continued to increase in recent years.…
GERD Awareness Week
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate, but it also can be a time of struggle for those living with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Each year around Thanksgiving, a week is…
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Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate, but it also can be a time of struggle for those living with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease…
Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day 2020
Join a global movement this month! Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day is November 19, 2020. This month we’ve gathered materials to help increase awareness and highlight the impact of COVID-19…
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Join a global movement this month! Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day is November 19, 2020. This month we’ve gathered materials to help…
Becky’s Note for October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are many ways for us to come together and increase awareness for women in need. About 1 in 8 U.S. women are…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are many ways for us to come together and increase awareness for women in…
Latest COVID-19 News for October
While COVID-19 continues to affect daily life for Americans, and citizens worldwide, one population has felt the impact significantly: older adults living in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Many…
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While COVID-19 continues to affect daily life for Americans, and citizens worldwide, one population has felt the impact significantly: older adults living…
National Healthcare Quality Week: What Does Quality Care Mean To You?
Quality health care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable is incredibly important. This month, the dedication and commitment of healthcare providers is being recognized nationally. As we…
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Quality health care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable is incredibly important. This month, the dedication and commitment of…
Recognizing Mental Health Month and World Stroke Day in October
Mental Health Month was started more than 70 years ago to raise awareness for those living with mental and behavioral health issues. The campaign raises awareness, provides education and shares…
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Mental Health Month was started more than 70 years ago to raise awareness for those living with mental and behavioral health issues.…
Celebrate the Positive Benefits of Vegetarian Diets
Vegetarian diets are typically packed with plenty of vitamins A, B2, C and E, beta carotene, calcium and folate. The vegetarian diet can provide major health benefits from lower cholesterol…
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Vegetarian diets are typically packed with plenty of vitamins A, B2, C and E, beta carotene, calcium and folate. The vegetarian diet…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October, advocates for Breast Cancer Awareness Month focus on increasing awareness and educating others about the disease. This annual campaign provides hope, inspiration and resources to help in the…
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Every October, advocates for Breast Cancer Awareness Month focus on increasing awareness and educating others about the disease. This annual campaign provides…
Becky’s Note for September
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an observance that is near and dear to my heart. Millions of Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, but research has shown us that there…
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an observance that is near and dear to my heart. Millions of Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s…
New Clinical Practice Guidelines on Nutrition for Patients with Kidney Disease
Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy kidneys, the prevention of kidney disease, and also for those who have kidney disease and want to limit its progression. Up until…
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Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy kidneys, the prevention of kidney disease, and also for those who have kidney disease…
September is National Food Safety Education Month
September is National Food Safety Education Month, a great opportunity to raise awareness about the steps consumers can take to safely prepare food and protect themselves from foodborne illness. This…
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September is National Food Safety Education Month, a great opportunity to raise awareness about the steps consumers can take to safely prepare…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
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…
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease with the Nutrition Care Process Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
The course highlights the issue of obesity in older adults, bringing it to the forefront through a multifaceted curriculum. The readings, videos, and podcasts create a comprehensive learning experience that addresses critical aspects of the topic. It provides practical and evidence-based solutions,…
Aging and Obesity: Promoting Wellness and Bridging Gaps in Care
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LDN
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
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…
Developing Coaching Skills: A Concise Introduction
Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LDN, FAND
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…
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Jonathan Gonzalez, MS, RD, CSG, 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 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
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…
Plate to Planet: Impact of Food Choices on the Planet course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
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…
Low-Fat Vegan Diet and Metabolic Health in Overweight Adults
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
Becky Dorner & Associates programs provide evidence-based continuing education for food and nutrition professionals. The courses cover cutting edge topics that will assist practitioners in various work settings.
Caryn Heller, RDN, LD
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