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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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Holiday Tips for Nutrition Professionals
The holidays are a time for loved ones to join together and celebrate timeless customs and traditions. But maintaining a healthy diet during the holidays may feel like a challenge…
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The holidays are a time for loved ones to join together and celebrate timeless customs and traditions. But maintaining a healthy diet…
November is American Diabetes Month!
November is American Diabetes Month, nationally recognized to spread awareness of the risk factors, dangers and prevention of diabetes. Below we’ve compiled helpful articles and tools from the industry’s leading…
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November is American Diabetes Month, nationally recognized to spread awareness of the risk factors, dangers and prevention of diabetes. Below we’ve compiled…
Healthy Aging: Obesity, Depression and Finding Purpose
Healthy aging involves more than just nutrition and exercise—it encompasses mental and emotional health as well. And more than that, all of those aspects play off of one another. If…
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Healthy aging involves more than just nutrition and exercise—it encompasses mental and emotional health as well. And more than that, all of…
November’s Note from Becky
As we welcome November, it’s important to take time to think about what we’re thankful for. One of the things I’m most thankful for are all of the people who…
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As we welcome November, it’s important to take time to think about what we’re thankful for. One of the things I’m most…
Disaster and Emergency Planning Tools and Resources
In light of recent natural disasters, we’re providing a collection of tips, resources and courses on food safety and emergency planning to help food, nutrition and medical professionals prepare and…
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In light of recent natural disasters, we’re providing a collection of tips, resources and courses on food safety and emergency planning to…
October’s Note from Becky
In light of the recent hurricanes hitting the east coast, all of us at Becky Dorner & Associates are keeping those of you in mind who have been affected and…
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In light of the recent hurricanes hitting the east coast, all of us at Becky Dorner & Associates are keeping those of…
October Industry News: Standards for Care, Best Practices and Prevention Methods
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Revised 2018 Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (Competent, Proficient, and Expert) in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Nutrition Journal…
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Revised 2018 Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (Competent, Proficient, and…
International Awareness in October
October prompts awareness for two major health conditions that are responsible for a large percentage of deaths in the U.S: breast cancer and stroke. It’s so important that information on…
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October prompts awareness for two major health conditions that are responsible for a large percentage of deaths in the U.S: breast cancer…
September’s Note from Becky
September Is Healthy Aging Month—Let’s Celebrate! September is Healthy Aging® Month is an annual observance aimed at bringing national attention to the positive aspects of aging, created by the editor-in-chief…
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September Is Healthy Aging Month—Let’s Celebrate! September is Healthy Aging® Month is an annual observance aimed at bringing national attention to the…
How Lifestyle Impacts Blood Pressure, and How Blood Pressure Affects Quality of Life
Not only does high blood pressure stem from the way we live our lives, but it also has a significant impact on how our lives play out in the future.…
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Not only does high blood pressure stem from the way we live our lives, but it also has a significant impact on…
September is Healthy Aging® Month!
Did you know that it’s September is Healthy Aging® Month? It’s all about bringing national attention to the positive aspects of growing older, how to embrace your age and how…
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Did you know that it’s September is Healthy Aging® Month? It’s all about bringing national attention to the positive aspects of growing…
September’s Tips for Nutrition Care Professionals
In honor of September is Healthy Aging® Month, September’s tips for nutrition care professionals center around nutrition for the older adult. We’re focusing on our carefully crafted menu planning tool,…
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In honor of September is Healthy Aging® Month, September’s tips for nutrition care professionals center around nutrition for the older adult. We’re…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
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
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…
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Doreen Rodo, Med, RD, LD
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
Continuing education programs from Becky Dorner & Associates are always high quality, evidence-based and timely. Given how fast information can change, it is critical to know that you are receiving information that will help you in your present work but also help…
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN, PMP
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
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
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…
Diet and Nutrition Care Manual 2024 Simplified Edition Course
B. Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN
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
This is not only a very timely course, with Culinary Medicine being something nutrition professionals are requesting, the material offered in the required reading is quite detailed and extensive, covering the science required to make an excellent CPE course.
Application of Principles of Culinary Medicine for Healthful Food Preparation Course
B Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
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
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