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Regulations & Guidelines
Maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures in healthcare is becoming increasingly complex as regulatory requirements, clinical guidelines, and food safety standards continue to evolve. Foodservice and nutrition teams must stay aligned with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, implement current dietary guidance, ensure food safety, and support…
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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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July 2021 COVID-19 Updates
We’ve done our best to keep you updated during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we continue to keep you updated as the pandemic seems to be slowing. We…
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We’ve done our best to keep you updated during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we continue to keep you updated…
Becky’s Note for June 2021
As mask requirements have been lightened and people are eager to get out for summer, it’s hard not to breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the very challenging year…
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As mask requirements have been lightened and people are eager to get out for summer, it’s hard not to breathe a sigh…
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 2021
My mother was intelligent, sharp and the picture of health until she was about 80 years old when she sufferied a heart attack. Within the next five years, we realized…
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My mother was intelligent, sharp and the picture of health until she was about 80 years old when she sufferied a heart…
Practice Food Safety This Summer
As mask mandates are being lifted and more and more individuals are getting vaccinated, it’s important to go into summer knowing that health and safety are still important and should…
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As mask mandates are being lifted and more and more individuals are getting vaccinated, it’s important to go into summer knowing that…
2021 COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 requirements and guidelines continue to change as more people are vaccinated. Check back frequently for the latest updates from the industry’s most trusted resources so that you can optimize…
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COVID-19 requirements and guidelines continue to change as more people are vaccinated. Check back frequently for the latest updates from the industry’s…
Becky’s Note for May 2021
May is a time to celebrate in many ways – winter is over, we’ve been through the rain, and the flowers are blooming! Sunday is a time to celebrate Mom’s…
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May is a time to celebrate in many ways – winter is over, we’ve been through the rain, and the flowers are…
Navigating Mental Health Month During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mental Health Month comes during a time that we continue to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although many people are getting vaccinated and there seems to be a…
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Mental Health Month comes during a time that we continue to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although many people are…
Recognize the Importance of Bone Health During National Osteoporosis Month
Osteoporosis is common. In fact, one in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis, according to…
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Osteoporosis is common. In fact, one in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will…
May 2021 COVID-19 Updates
As we continue to navigate the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to update you with the latest resources available. Recent updates involve public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people…
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As we continue to navigate the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to update you with the latest resources available. Recent updates…
May is Older Americans Month: Find Strength in Community
Older Americans Month is an observation intended to celebrate older adults and their lifetime of achievements. The observation also brings to light the importance of health and nutrition in the…
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Older Americans Month is an observation intended to celebrate older adults and their lifetime of achievements. The observation also brings to light…
Becky’s Note for April
Spring is finally here! And along with it comes a season of hope, health and happiness. More and more people are getting vaccinated and everything is coming together for a…
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Spring is finally here! And along with it comes a season of hope, health and happiness. More and more people are getting…
Important COVID-19 Updates – One Year into the Pandemic
We are over a year out from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’ve made many substantial advances in vaccines, treatments and protocols. This past year has taught us…
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We are over a year out from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’ve made many substantial advances in vaccines, treatments…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
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
This self-study course provides an overview of how to use the Code of Ethics along with several different areas where ethics could be in question along with solutions.
Ethics Isn’t Optional: Understanding and Applying the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethics-2nd Edition
Lisa Dierks, MFCS, RDN
The self study course and required reading are an excellent publication that include thought-provoking case studies to be applied to the nutrition continuum.
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Nutrition Care – 20 CPE Self-Study Course
Katy Adams, RD, MDA, CSG, LD
Becky Dorner & Associates programs offer valuable courses for staying current and applying evidence-based practices in various care settings. The course “Top Strategies for Nutrition and Brain Health for Aging Adults” provides learners with an overview of top trends to deliver quality…
Top Strategies for Nutrition and Brain Health for Aging Adults Short Course
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
Ethics in Action: Applying the Academy Code of Ethics presents a variety of ethical scenarios that nutrition professionals may encounter in their careers. It offers clear, well-defined examples designed to stimulate critical thinking and ethical decision-making.
Ethics in Action: Applying the Academy Code of Ethics
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
I love this manual! It has everything you need to run a food service operation in any setting. I have referenced this many times for my work over the years!
Policy & Procedure Manual: For Nutrition and Food Service in Healthcare Facilities, 2023
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, CSG, LDN
This course would make a great CPE program to dietitians who are new to the sports nutrition field.
Sports Nutrition for the Nutrition Professional Course
Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN, CSSD
Ethics isn’t Optional: Understanding and Apply the Academy Code of Ethics is a course that provides current practical situations that a practitioner may find themselves in. The recommendations in managing the situation according to the Academy Code of Ethics is invaluable and…
Ethics Isn’t Optional: Understanding and Applying the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethics-2nd Edition
Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LD, FAND
Becky Dorner & Associate’s courses are well written and make learning effective and applicable to clinical practice. Because it uses a case study approach, the course tests are applicable to real life clinical practice.
Fueling Fertility: Optimizing Nutrition for Preconception Planning
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, FAND
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
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