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Dyslipidemia Prevention and Management: Putting Guidelines into Practice

Course Expires August 24, 2029

Credits: 12.5

Profession: RDN/NDTR

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This case-based self-study course will help nutrition professionals strengthen their understanding of current evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of dyslipidemia and apply this knowledge to nutrition care.

The required reading features the 2026 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia, which includes new and revised recommendations for cardiovascular risk assessment, lipid and lipoprotein testing, lifestyle management, and lipid-lowering therapy. Key updates include recommendations for the measurement of apolipoprotein B (ApoB) and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], use of the PREVENT-ASCVD equations, consideration of risk-enhancing factors, and updated LDL-C and non-HDL-C treatment goals.

Nutrition professionals play an important role in the interdisciplinary management of dyslipidemia. The guideline emphasizes lifestyle management as a foundation of ASCVD risk reduction and provides evidence-based recommendations for dietary patterns, weight management, physical activity, and other lifestyle interventions. It also includes new recommendations for referral to an RDN for individuals with elevated triglycerides.

By completing this course, RDNs and NDTRs can enhance their knowledge of current dyslipidemia recommendations and strengthen their contributions to interdisciplinary care, patient education, and nutrition intervention.

This course is appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered (NDTRs) working in long-term care, acute care, outpatient and ambulatory care, community-based settings, private practice, and other settings where cardiovascular health and dyslipidemia are addressed.

Course includes electronic document, electronic test and 1 certificate with passing grade.

After completing this continuing professional education course, the learner should be able to:

Maintain knowledge and obtain new knowledge in prevention and management of dyslipidemia in children and adults.
Integrate new information on prevention and management of dyslipidemia in children and adults.
Recommend or order biochemical tests and analyze results as it relates to the prevention and management of dyslipidemia in children and adults.
Select interventions to help prevent and manage dyslipidemia in children and adults.

This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs

Dyslipidemia Prevention and Management: Putting Guidelines into Practice awards 12.5 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.

CDR Activity Number: 194247 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring Activity
CPE Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

9.2.1 Engages in educational activities to maintain knowledge and to obtain new knowledge of diseases and clinical conditions.
9.2.4 Integrates new knowledge of disease states and clinical conditions into practice.
11.2.8 Recommends and/or orders biochemical tests and analyzes results to provide evidence of diagnoses and support plans of care.
11.3.4 Selects interventions intended to resolve or improve nutrition diagnoses through addressing the causes and/or contributing factors.

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: ACC/AHA/AACVPR/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA guideline on the management of dyslipidemia: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. (link will be provided in the course document)

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.

Praise for Dyslipidemia Prevention and Management: Putting Guidelines into Practice

Cardiovascular disease risk, including the presence of dyslipidemia, is a too common health concern for adults in the US. A healthy lifestyle, including nutrition, is critical to promoting overall wellness and reducing risk. This continuing education course offers nutrition professionals the opportunity to stay current on the standards for identifying and treating those at risk, including the opportunities where registered dietitians can be part of the care process.

Dyslipidemia Prevention & Management: Putting Guidelines into Practice
Kathleen Pellechia, MS, RDN, PMP

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