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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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A Salute to Humanitarians, Including Those Who Work with Food Insecurity
Today there is an even greater need for humanitarian aid than ever before. A global pandemic, climate change, and the fallout from conflict around the globe has left many people…
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Today there is an even greater need for humanitarian aid than ever before. A global pandemic, climate change, and the fallout from…
Happy, Healthy, Hundred!
What does it take to make it to 100? People are living longer than ever before, and while there are many factors that go into living a long and healthy…
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What does it take to make it to 100? People are living longer than ever before, and while there are many factors…
Becky’s Note for July 2021
There’s just something about that summer sun kissing your face that puts you in a good mood! As I was doing my research to find the best news and resources…
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There’s just something about that summer sun kissing your face that puts you in a good mood! As I was doing my…
Examining the 2021 Guidelines for Stroke Prevention
2021 Guideline for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Nearly 800,000 people in…
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2021 Guideline for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline from the American Heart Association…
Get the Most Nutrition and Enjoyment Out of Your Food This Summer
This month is National Culinary Month, which sparked our creativity and got us thinking about how we can embrace the culinary arts in the prime of summer. Between learning how…
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This month is National Culinary Month, which sparked our creativity and got us thinking about how we can embrace the culinary arts…
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…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
This self-study course makes an excellent CPE program because it reviews the way that today’s environment affects the future of food. Teachers, students, policymakers, and nutrition professionals interested in the future of our food systems would greatly benefit from this course.
The New Planetary Health Diet: The Science of Sustainable Eating
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
The case studies are very reflective of actual day-to-day work in facilities. Coding Section K correctly requires thorough understanding of MDS-mandated interpretation of nutrition related events. This course provides opportunity for practice at the “nitty-gritty” level!
Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 RAI Manual v1.17 Course
Jane Bennett, MS, RDN, LD
This self-study course uses the most current and comprehensive guide on the subject of food allergies for nutrition professionals. The material created to evaluate practitioners understanding of the content is an excellent Level II CPEU course!
Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Eva Weston, RDN, LD, NBC-HWC
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
A smoking-hot health topic, explored within the pages of a book now held by over a million readers worldwide…It is crucial for nutrition experts to thoroughly delve into, comprehend and assist others in deciphering (and applying) the science and methodologies outlined in…
Understanding Longevity: The Art and Science of Extending Life
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
As the population is aging, it is important to gain more insight on nutrition and cognitive decline. This course and required reading are timely and align with the Academy’s vision with the Council of Future Practice.
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, EdD
This self-study course and the required reading provide thorough and up to date information regarding nutrition recommendations for kidney disease. The course is well-worded and relevant to the topic at hand requiring both recall of information as well as application of knowledge.
Nutrition Care for Patients with Kidney Disease
Tara Couturier, MA, RDN
This course can help the nutrition professional expand their competency in diabetes self-management education and support, since medications for people with diabetes is an essential education conversation.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Medications for Patients with Diabetes, 13th Edition Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
Becky Dorner & Associates courses such as The MIND Diet for Brain Health course, are high quality providing registered dietitian nutritionists and other health care professionals cutting edge, scientific, evidence-based nutrition information to better serve their audience.
The MIND Diet for Brain Health Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
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
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