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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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Managing Diabetes in Older Adults
What is the right strategy for managing diabetes in older adults? Do they require intensive diabetes management? The correct answer is – maybe! For purposes of this article, “older adult”…
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What is the right strategy for managing diabetes in older adults? Do they require intensive diabetes management? The correct answer is –…
Understanding Medications for Type 2 Diabetes
Individualized treatment plans are a must for successful diabetes management. The plan of care will depend on a patient’s comorbidities, preferences (including cost and access considerations), and level of intensity…
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Individualized treatment plans are a must for successful diabetes management. The plan of care will depend on a patient’s comorbidities, preferences (including…
Is My Patient’s Blood Sugar Too Low?
When treating adults with diabetes, most health care professionals focus on normalizing blood glucose levels and preventing hyperglycemia. But for most older adults, hypoglycemia is a bigger concern. Older adults…
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When treating adults with diabetes, most health care professionals focus on normalizing blood glucose levels and preventing hyperglycemia. But for most older…
Diabetes Best Practices: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes
Keeping abreast of the latest guidelines for diabetes treatment can be daunting. Fortunately, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) makes it more manageable by publishing the Standards of Medical Care in…
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Keeping abreast of the latest guidelines for diabetes treatment can be daunting. Fortunately, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) makes it more manageable…
Pride in Foodservice Week & FAQs for Food Service & Regulatory Issues
The 31st annual Pride in Food Service Week is February 7–11 this year. Food service teams in nursing homes, hospitals and recovery centers have weathered a lot of changes during…
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The 31st annual Pride in Food Service Week is February 7–11 this year. Food service teams in nursing homes, hospitals and recovery…
Sometimes All it Takes is a Big Heart
February is American Heart Month and Cancer Prevention Month! And did you know that National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week takes place February 22–28? As nutrition professionals, we can all…
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February is American Heart Month and Cancer Prevention Month! And did you know that National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week takes place…
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
According to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), “By age 6, girls especially start to express concerns about their own weight or shape. 40-60% of elementary school girls (ages 6-12)…
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According to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), “By age 6, girls especially start to express concerns about their own weight or…
National Cancer Prevention Month
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. According to the American Association For Cancer Research (AACR) “Research has shown that more than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half…
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month. According to the American Association For Cancer Research (AACR) “Research has shown that more than 40…
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease remains the leading killer of both men and women in the United States. As we age, protecting heart health becomes increasingly important. February is heart month so it’s…
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Heart disease remains the leading killer of both men and women in the United States. As we age, protecting heart health becomes…
Regulatory Questions
Federal Regulations Specific Questions Related to Federal Nursing Home Regulations Also refer to our Regulatory Tips & Resources page. Feeding Assistants F Tag 811 of the CMS State Operations…
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Federal Regulations Specific Questions Related to Federal Nursing Home Regulations Also refer to our Regulatory Tips & Resources page. Feeding Assistants…
Nutrition Recommendations Your Clients Can Take to Heart
Heart disease remains the number one killer in the U.S. for both men and women. February is a great month to encourage your clients to renew their commitment to…
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Heart disease remains the number one killer in the U.S. for both men and women. February is a great month to…
Becky’s Note for January
Happy 2022! I sincerely hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family—in whatever form you were able to celebrate—and are feeling excited about this new year ahead of…
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Happy 2022! I sincerely hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family—in whatever form you were able to celebrate—and are…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
BD&A is the best CPE provider! Their courses and webinars are top notch and so is their customer service!
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Suzie Dorner, RN, MSN, CCRN
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
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
This self-study course is an excellent evidence based program providing instructions on relevant information required to safely monitor and manage adults receiving parenteral nutrition.
Guidelines and Case Studies for Parenteral Nutrition
Elizabeth Wall, MS, RDN-AP, CNSC, LDN
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
Becky Dorner & Associates programs provide in-depth continuing education for nutrition professionals. Their courses cover a wide variety of interesting and pertinent topics that will help practitioners maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
Whether you are new to eating disorders or a seasoned practitioner, the clarity and depth of the content in The Eating Disorders Guidebook course, will update your practice by delving into eating disorder classifications, assessment and diagnosis. Nutrition interventions also focus on…
The Eating Disorder Guidebook Self Study Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, FAND
Becky Dorner & Associates, Inc. programs are well written and make learning effective and applicable to clinical practice.
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, 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
Regardless of position held, every nutrition professional may benefit from the overall principles of management that are a large part of this well-balanced, excellent course.
Foodservice Management Concepts: Case Studies for Food and Nutrition Professionals Course
Brenda Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN
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