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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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Promote Breast Cancer Awareness in October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an observation started by the National Breast Cancer Foundation to promote awareness of breast cancer and early detection. Learn more about what you can…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an observation started by the National Breast Cancer Foundation to promote awareness of breast cancer and…
October’s Note from Becky
As we move into October, the leaves are changing and so is the landscape of the nutrition care industry. As nutrition professionals, we’re expected to know about many different diets,…
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As we move into October, the leaves are changing and so is the landscape of the nutrition care industry. As nutrition professionals,…
Use World Stroke Day 2019 to Increase Awareness & Help Prevent Strokes
World Stroke Day is recognized on October 29, 2019. This observance was created by the World Stroke Organization to bring awareness to the fact that strokes are preventable and to…
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World Stroke Day is recognized on October 29, 2019. This observance was created by the World Stroke Organization to bring awareness to…
Focus on Suicide Prevention on World Mental Health Day 2019
The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is suicide prevention and taking “40 seconds of action” to raise awareness to the scale of suicide around the world and…
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The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is suicide prevention and taking “40 seconds of action” to raise awareness to…
Exploring the Benefits of Plant-Based Eating During Vegetarian Awareness Month
October 1 was World Vegetarian Day, and the whole month of October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, an observance to spread the health benefits of adopting a vegetarian diet. Research shows…
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October 1 was World Vegetarian Day, and the whole month of October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, an observance to spread the health…
September’s Note from Becky
The month of September is full of important observances including “Fruits and Veggies – More Matters” month, World Alzheimer’s Month and Malnutrition Awareness Week September 23-27. These are all issues…
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The month of September is full of important observances including “Fruits and Veggies – More Matters” month, World Alzheimer’s Month and Malnutrition…
It’s “Fruits & Veggies – More Matters” Month
September is “Fruits and Veggies – More Matters” month! This month-long observance is designed to spread the importance of incorporating fruits and vegetables into your diet and making healthy lifestyle…
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September is “Fruits and Veggies – More Matters” month! This month-long observance is designed to spread the importance of incorporating fruits and…
Malnutrition, Frailty and the New CMS Patient Driven Payment Model
With the implementation date for the new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) just around the corner, and Malnutrition Awareness Week quickly approaching, frailty is a great topic to bring into…
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With the implementation date for the new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) just around the corner, and Malnutrition Awareness Week quickly approaching,…
World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign created by Alzheimer’s Disease International to raise awareness of and challenge the stigma around dementia. New studies are showing that there’s a…
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign created by Alzheimer’s Disease International to raise awareness of and challenge the stigma around…
No Matter What the Age, More Fruits and Veggies Matter
Cynthia just celebrated her 55th birthday and says she is starting to “feel every bit her age”. Her dad has begun having memory issues at age 82, and Cynthia is…
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Cynthia just celebrated her 55th birthday and says she is starting to “feel every bit her age”. Her dad has begun having…
“Wellness” at any Age
At Hazel’s 65th birthday celebration, her older sister asked if she had scheduled her initial “wellness” visit with her primary care physician (PCP). Hazel had enrolled in Medicare, but didn’t…
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At Hazel’s 65th birthday celebration, her older sister asked if she had scheduled her initial “wellness” visit with her primary care physician…
The Latest in Industry News for August
Our goal is to keep nutrition professionals up-to-date on the latest industry news. Learn more about what’s happening with CMS RoP provisions and the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). CMS Seeks…
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Our goal is to keep nutrition professionals up-to-date on the latest industry news. Learn more about what’s happening with CMS RoP provisions…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
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…
Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Treatment Self-Study course
Leigh Tracy, RD, LDN, CDCES
As the population ages, age-related muscle loss becomes a growing concern. Dietitians working with older adults, in long-term care, or outpatients settings can apply the knowledge from this course to help reduce frailty, falls and hospitalizations through targeted nutrition interventions.
Muscle Matters: Your First Defense Against Disease
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
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…
Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Nadia Marzella, MS, RDN, CSR, LD
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 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 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
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
This continuing education program reviews important concepts surrounding culture, foodways, and counseling. It is an informative course for nutrition professionals that is broadly applicable in many practice settings. The case study format of this course provides real-life application, while the exam questions…
Exploring Cultural Food Practices to Improve Nutrition Care
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
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
This continuing education program clearly outlines nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for patients prescribed GLP-1 medications. Considering the rapidly growing popularity of these medications, this informative course is invaluable for nutrition professionals, especially those working with this patient population. The case study format…
Managing Obesity with GLP-1s: Expert Consensus on Nutrition and Lifestyle Guidance
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
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