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A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Nutrition Care – Part 1
Course Expires December 18, 2027
Credits: 35
Profession:
RDN/NDTR, CDCES
Required Reading 1
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Note: Delayed shipment on this book due to supply chain issues. New shipment expected to arrive March 24, 2026.
Learn essential evidence-based information on nutrition management with this case based self-study course!
The required reading for this course is an authoritative resource for providing medical nutrition therapy and is a must-have for the library of any practicing dietitian. It provides condition-specific, evidence-based medical nutrition therapy information for nutrition throughout the life cycle, as well as more than 270 diseases and disorders. Topics covered include but are not limited to:
- Normal life stages
- Oral, sensory, skin conditions, and adverse reactions to food
- Pediatrics
- Neuropsychiatric disorders
- Pulmonary disorders
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Hepatic, pancreatic, and biliary disorders
- Endocrine disorders
- Malnutrition
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Hematology
- Cancer
- Surgery and nutrition support
- Immunology and critical care
- Kidney disorders
Each section of the book provides an overview followed by essential evidence-based information on nutrition management of the featured conditions and a case study that allows the reader to apply principles they have learned. A comprehensive appendix provides a wide variety of resources needed for successful dietetics practice.
This course is appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), nutrition and dietetic technicians (NDTRs) and certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCESs).
A case-study based CPE exam helps the reader apply the information in the required reading to their work setting and patient caseload. Case studies cover a wide range of chapters in the books using three complex cases that include patients with:
- Spinal Cord Injury, Pressure Injury, and Endocrine Disorders, with select information from other areas of the book
- Gastrointestinal Disorders, Pulmonary Disorders, Immunology, and Critical Care, with select information from other areas of the book
- Arthritis, Overnutrition, and Bariatric Surgery, with select information from other areas of the book
This CPE is appropriate for practitioners and educators.
Course includes hard copy book, electronic test, and 1 certificate with passing grade.
Already have the book? Under “Product Options” simply choose “CPE Test Only” to purchase the CPE Self-Study Program.
After completion of this CPE program, the participants will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge of macro-and micronutrients for digestion, absorption, and metabolism throughout the lifespan and for a variety of diseases.
- Integrate new knowledge of disease states and clinical conditions into practice.
- Prioritize specific nutrition problems to inform nutrition care plans and processes.
- Select nutrition interventions intended to resolve or improve nutrition diagnosis.
This course is intended for: RDNs, NDTRs and CDCESs
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Nutrition Care Course – Part 1 awards 35 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.
CDR Activity Number: 186258 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring
CDR Course Level: II
Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:
- 9.1.4 Integrates knowledge of macro-and micronutrients for digestion, absorption, and metabolism throughout the lifespan in practice.
- 9.2.4 Integrates new knowledge of disease states and clinical conditions into practice.
- 11.3.3 Prioritizes specific nutrition problems to inform nutrition care plans and processes.
- 11.3.4 Selects nutrition interventions intended to resolve or improve nutrition diagnosis.
Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.
This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.
Required Reading for this Course: Escott-Stump S. Nutrition & Diagnosis-Related Care, 9th edition. Chicago IL: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2022.
Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.
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