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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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New Year’s Resolutions For A Better And Healthier 2022
Let’s face it—New Year’s resolutions can be hard to stick to. Many people, your patients and clients included, may try to set big, beautiful, and oftentimes lofty goals in the…
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Let’s face it—New Year’s resolutions can be hard to stick to. Many people, your patients and clients included, may try to set…
Becky’s Note for December
The entire team at Becky Dorner & Associates would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season. 2021 has been yet another challenging year for many due…
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The entire team at Becky Dorner & Associates would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season. 2021 has…
The Great Resignation Epidemic: What Is It And How To Beat It?
What’s the number one thing that keeps top performing employees happy at their jobs? According to research by Gallup, it’s career growth opportunities. In a survey done with Amazon in…
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What’s the number one thing that keeps top performing employees happy at their jobs? According to research by Gallup, it’s career growth…
December Update on COVID-19
Roughly 195 million Americans have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, bringing the percentage of vaccinated Americans up to 59.2%. With the winter approaching and booster shots becoming readily available, it’s…
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Roughly 195 million Americans have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, bringing the percentage of vaccinated Americans up to 59.2%. With the winter…
End 2021 on a Good Bite
As the end of 2021 nears, we’ve compiled some of the latest news and trends in the food and nutrition industry. As nutrition professionals, you are the first line of…
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As the end of 2021 nears, we’ve compiled some of the latest news and trends in the food and nutrition industry. As…
November Note from Becky
This month of thanks and giving, we are thankful for you, our customers and subscribers. Although we face some serious challenges as health providers, we can focus on the positive…
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This month of thanks and giving, we are thankful for you, our customers and subscribers. Although we face some serious challenges as…
November 2021 COVID-19 Updates
Over 4 million people have lost their lives to COVID-19 to date. As cases continue to rise due to the DELTA variant, hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities continue…
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Over 4 million people have lost their lives to COVID-19 to date. As cases continue to rise due to the DELTA variant,…
Worldwide Pressure Injury Day
Whether you’re directly consulting with patients at risk for pressure injuries or advising a client on proper prevention and treatment methods, taking the time to learn more about the link…
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Whether you’re directly consulting with patients at risk for pressure injuries or advising a client on proper prevention and treatment methods, taking…
Enjoy Safer, Healthier Holidays
The holidays are upon us, and it’s of course a time for gathering with friends and family. But we can’t ignore the continued presence of COVID-19 and what that means…
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The holidays are upon us, and it’s of course a time for gathering with friends and family. But we can’t ignore the…
Be an Inspiration for Positive Change During National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day. According to the CDC about 1 in 3 Americans (approximately 88 million people) have pre-diabetes.…
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November is National Diabetes Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day. According to the CDC about 1 in…
Celebrating Older Adults—Just Because!
In the midst of all that’s going on around the world, we’re still seeing stories pop up about happy, healthy older adults who are making the best of their lives…
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In the midst of all that’s going on around the world, we’re still seeing stories pop up about happy, healthy older adults…
October’s Note from Becky
Everyone needs an advocate for their health and overall wellness. As nutrition professionals, we can be that advocate for our patients/clients. Most of us know someone who has been touched…
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Everyone needs an advocate for their health and overall wellness. As nutrition professionals, we can be that advocate for our patients/clients. Most…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
I have years of experience consulting in long-term care and have frequently turned to the RAI Manual to guide my MDS coding. This course is essential for any LTC dietitian who hasn’t mastered the proper MDS coding process. The study materials were…
Minimum Data Set 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument Manual v1.19.1 (October 2024) Self-Study Course
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LDN
Becky Dorner & Associates, Inc. programs are well written and make learning effective and applicable to clinical practice.
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, FAND
The required reading and the self-study course contain a wealth of knowledge for all oncology RDNs. I learned things that I didn’t know, even after 17 years. I think it’s a great test of one’s knowledge, especially as a pre-test to the…
Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Treatment Self-Study Course
Keri Ryniak, RD, CSO, CNSC
Since Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is becoming more common for individuals with obesity and diabetes, this course gives the nutrition professional the information needed to better understand the treatment recommendations and increase competency to successfully counsel an individual on the treatment…
A Review of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Short Course
Amy Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
This CPE program gives a more in-depth review of the important role that plant-based nutrition has in health and chronic conditions. Since this topic touches every nutrition professional’s lives, this is an excellent topic to use for an assessment of knowledge and…
Using a Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Eating Pattern to Support Disease Management Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
This continuing education program is based on national level consensus papers and guidance. It takes this complex information and breaks down key points into a series of questions grounded in a case study. Nutrition professionals can better understand the information and apply…
Alcohol Use, Heart Health and Cancer Risk: A Review of the Evidence
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN
Becky Dorner & Associates provide invaluable continuing education for nutrition professionals. Their courses cover many current and relevant nutrition topics that will help practitioners maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
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
Due to the growing rate of food allergies not only in the United States but worldwide, this course is vital to the education of current and future nutrition professionals.
Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Lisa Cooperman, MS, RDN
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
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