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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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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
This course is very detailed and comprehensive in an area that is often understaffed and in need of this specific skill set for RDNs and NDTRs.
Minimum Data Set 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument Manual v1.17 (Rev. 10-1-19) Self-Study Short Course
Janice Baker RDN, CDCES, CNSC, BCADM
This was a very comprehensive and thorough dive into PCOS, which affects so many women currently. The required reading was easy-to-read, enjoyable, and had interesting case studies to follow. The self study course offered challenging questions with quite a few distractors, which…
Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Course
Ashley Sponsky, MS, RD, LDN
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
It is important that dietitians are aware of the impact of physical activity on blood sugar management, so I feel this is an appropriate resource and self study course to be familiar with.
Planned Exercise, Physical Activity, and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Course
Casey Seiden, MS, RD, CDCES
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 makes an excellent CPE program! If a clinician learns everything in this program, I could consider them educated in the top 99% of all RDNs for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries.
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Sue Linja, RDN. LD
It is important (actually vital) for the RDN to understand where the research and science lands on the topic of nutrition and dementia. This self study course was a bit more complicated program than the norm since it was evaluating and understanding…
Nutrition and Dementia Prevention: Limitations of Current Research
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
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
This continuing education program discusses a wide array of important nutrition topics, many of which are common nutrition-focused concerns cited by consumers. It is an invaluable course for nutrition professionals, helping them stay on top of the latest nutrition fads and controversies.…
Debunking Nutrition Controversies: The Science of Healthy Eating
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
The self study course and required reading are clear, concise and easy to read. The study questions are easily deciphered and applicable to clinical situations making this a valuable course for a practicing RDN.
The Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Assessment Course
Erin Allen, MS, RDN, LD
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