Guidelines for Clinical Nutrition Care: Essential Information for Nutrition Professionals Course

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Course Expires October 24, 2027
Credits: 33
Accreditations: CDR
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Interpret and integrate evidenced-based research and literature in decision making when treating patients with a variety of medical conditions!

This continuing professional education self-study course provides evidence-based information on nutrition assessment, nutrition support, and nutrition considerations for specific diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and pulmonary disease.

The required reading follows a consistent chapter format that includes sections on disease process, treatment, nutrition intervention, and patient education, making it easy to find the relevant information. Most chapters include a summary of the nutrition care process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation) that is appropriate for each condition. A comprehensive appendix provides information on laboratory assessment, food-drug interactions, vitamins and minerals, and dietary supplement facts.

This course is appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists, certified diabetes counseling and education specialists, nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered, and educators.

The case-study based CPE exam focuses on specific aspects of the book and helps the learner apply the information to their work setting.

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, participants will be able to:

  1. Interpret and integrate evidenced-based research and literature in decision-making when treating patients with various medical conditions.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of nutrient requirements throughout the life span and their role in health promotion, primary and secondary prevention, and treatment of numerous medical conditions.
  3. Integrate new knowledge of disease states and clinical conditions into practice.
  4. Formulate PES (problem, etiology and signs/symptoms) statements to communicate nutrition diagnoses.

This course is intended for: RDNs, CDCESs, and NDTRs

The Guidelines for Clinical Nutrition Care: Essential Information for Nutrition Professionals Course awards 33 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.

CDR Activity Number: 185784 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring

CDR Course Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

  • 5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidenced-based research and literature in decision making.
  • 9.1.5 Demonstrates knowledge of nutrient requirements throughout the life span and their role in health promotion and disease management.
  • 9.2.4 Integrates new knowledge of disease states and clinical conditions into practice.
  • 11.2.15 Formulates PES (problem, etiology and signs/symptoms) statements to communicate nutrition diagnoses.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

The answer to Test Your Knowledge is, “b. Lower serum phosphorous and maintain serum calcium.”

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: The Essential Pocket Guide for Clinical Nutrition, 4th Edition, Authors: Mary Width, MS, RD and Tonia Reinhard, MS, RD, FAND

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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The required reading includes sections on disease process, treatment and nutritional intervention, patient education, and some summaries of the Nutrition Care Process. The self study course is easy to interpret and understand while reflecting various disease processes that the RDN might encounter in their daily practice. For those with experience in the field, they serve as a valuable reminder of the standards of care.
- Guidelines for Clinical Nutrition Care: Essential Information for Nutrition Professionals

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