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As confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis surge across the United States, food and nutrition professionals are fielding more questions about food safety, fresh produce, and protecting patients who are immunocompromised. To provide evidence-based guidance within your scope of practice, you need to understand what Cyclospora is, recognize concerns that…
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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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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…
Read MoreNew 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…
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…
Read MoreSeptember 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…
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time meant for focusing on Alzheimer’s research, awareness and prevention. Someone develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds in America, making this a critical month to…
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time meant for focusing on Alzheimer’s research, awareness and prevention. Someone develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds…
Natural Disasters and the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s hurricane season—in the middle of a pandemic—which means emergency planning probably looks a little different for most health care facilities. Infection control and food safety should be the focuses…
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It’s hurricane season—in the middle of a pandemic—which means emergency planning probably looks a little different for most health care facilities. Infection…
Combining COVID-19 and a Weather Emergency: A Recipe for Disaster?
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) have been helping acute and post acute care facilities navigate the stormy waters of COVID-19 for months. So, what happens when a weather emergency approaches a…
Read MoreCombining COVID-19 and a Weather Emergency: A Recipe for Disaster?
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) have been helping acute and post acute care facilities navigate the stormy waters of COVID-19 for months. So,…
Questions about Enteral Nutrition and Fat Malabsorption?
Join award winning dietitian, Dr. Jeanette Hasse, as she helps define nutrition treatment options! Earn 1.0 CPEU! Live Webinar Tuesday August 25 (2:00-3:00 PM EDT) – Recording available within a…
Read MoreQuestions about Enteral Nutrition and Fat Malabsorption?
Join award winning dietitian, Dr. Jeanette Hasse, as she helps define nutrition treatment options! Earn 1.0 CPEU! Live Webinar Tuesday August 25…
Becky’s Note for August
August is National Wellness month, and in response to the increase of COVID-19 cases, we wanted to focus this month on wellness through infection control. I want to take a…
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August is National Wellness month, and in response to the increase of COVID-19 cases, we wanted to focus this month on wellness…
Hurricane Season: Emergency and Disaster Planning
Hurricanes can be a devastating force of destruction. Damage repairs often cost millions of dollars, and that’s just the beginning. Individuals who experience hurricanes often face physical harm or mental…
Read MoreHurricane Season: Emergency and Disaster Planning
Hurricanes can be a devastating force of destruction. Damage repairs often cost millions of dollars, and that’s just the beginning. Individuals who…
Latest News in Nutrition and Dietetics
The field of nutrition and dietetics is constantly adapting, and this rate of change has only been increased by the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, we’re featuring two recent articles to…
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The field of nutrition and dietetics is constantly adapting, and this rate of change has only been increased by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Latest COVID-19 Nutrition-Related Resources and Updates for August
As we continue to battle COVID-19, we want to thank all of our healthcare heroes who continue to sacrifice during this unprecedented time. Adjusting care to accommodate a pandemic brings…
Read MoreLatest COVID-19 Nutrition-Related Resources and Updates for August
As we continue to battle COVID-19, we want to thank all of our healthcare heroes who continue to sacrifice during this unprecedented…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
This continuing education program is valuable because it provides evidence-based strategies to help professionals support healthy aging. Participants learn practical lifestyle interventions- including nutrition, physical activity, sleep and social engagement, that can improve quality of life, reduce chronic disease risk, and promote…
Healthy Aging: Lifestyle Nutrition for Disease Prevention & Longevity
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
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 courses such as The MIND Diet for Brain Health course, are high quality providing registered dietitian nutritionists and other health care professionals cutting edge, scientific, evidence-based nutrition information to better serve their audience.
The MIND Diet for Brain Health Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
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…
Making Sense of Intensive Diabetes Management Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
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
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
Becky Dorner & Associate’s courses are well written and make learning effective and applicable to clinical practice. Because it uses a case study approach, the course tests are applicable to real life clinical practice.
Fueling Fertility: Optimizing Nutrition for Preconception Planning
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, FAND
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
This continuing education program reviews important aspects of supporting patients with obesity who are prescribed GLP-1 medication. It is a timely and informative course for nutrition professionals, especially those working with this patient population. The case study format provides real-life application, while…
GLP-1 Therapy for Patients with Obesity: Identifying Solutions to Optimize Nutrition
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
The Mastering Recipe Writing course is a must have course for healthcare or culinary professionals involved in increasing their knowledge for nutrition, recipe writing and development as well as improving culinary mastery.
Mastering Recipe Writing Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
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