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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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January is Thyroid Awareness Month
An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and up to 60% of those affected are unaware of their disease. Nutrition professionals are often the first line…
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An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and up to 60% of those affected are unaware of their…
Present and Future: State of Nutrition, Food and Nutrition Trends, Pride in Foodservice Week
Food and nutrition is always changing. But in this post-pandemic world with supply chain shortages and new COVID-19 variants continuing to emerge, sometimes it’s tough to keep up with changes…
Read MorePresent and Future: State of Nutrition, Food and Nutrition Trends, Pride in Foodservice Week
Food and nutrition is always changing. But in this post-pandemic world with supply chain shortages and new COVID-19 variants continuing to emerge,…
January 2022 COVID-19 Updates
As of January 2022, the Omicron Variant of COVId-19 had been detected in most states and is rapidly increasing the number of COVID-19 cases in America. This surge is causing…
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As of January 2022, the Omicron Variant of COVId-19 had been detected in most states and is rapidly increasing the number of…
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…
Read MoreDecember 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…
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…
Read MoreEnjoy 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…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
Nutrition and kidney disease can be a complex topic to learn for the new or more experienced registered dietitian nutritionist. This CPE program is an excellent resource because it makes use of a comprehensive resource and breaks down the information into manageable…
Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
This course and required reading are timely and highlight the future and challenges of the world’s food system. With the double burden of global obesity and hunger mixed in with an industrialized food system and climate change, we as dietitians/nutrition experts need…
Plate to Planet: Impact of Food Choices on the Planet course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA< MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
Food-shaping is often overlooked in aged care facilities. Many facilities could easily adapt several food-shaping techniques that are discussed in this short course to improve the nutrition outcomes of their older adults with dysphagia.
How Food Shaping Impacts Nutrition in Older Adults- Short Course
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, LDN
Fuel for Sport continuing education course provides the most up-to date cutting edge nutrition science available for practitioners looking to up their game in sports nutrition knowledge and practice.
Fuel for Sport: A Professional Guide
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
BD&A is the best CPE provider! Their courses and webinars are top notch and so is their customer service!
Best CPE Provider
Suzie Dorner, RN, MSN, CCRN
This continuing professional education program discusses concepts related to creating a masterpiece of art with food using proper ingredients and preparation techniques while bridging the gap between home cooking and professional cooking. The course also encompasses various cultural practices and traditions that…
Joyful Cooking: The Art of Sharing Food and Cultural Traditions
Caryn Heller, RDN, LD
This required reading and self study course provides excellent information, varied topics, applicable to multiple healthcare venues and level of practitioners. It includes wonderful case studies as an excellent means to apply the information.
The Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Assessment Course
Katy Adams, MDA, RD, CSG, LD
This self-study course advances Type 2 diabetes management care by implementing exercise/activity goals based on current research along with healthy eating recommendations to improve blood glucose control and reduce complications.
Planned Exercise, Physical Activity, and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Course
Lisa Brown, RDN, LD, CDCES
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 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
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