The Nutrition Guide for Counseling and Education, 8th Edition Course

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The Nutrition Guide for Counseling and Education, 8th Edition Course
Course Expires January 23, 2028
Credits: 24.25 (1 Ethics CPE)
Accreditations: CDR, CBDCE
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Focus on strengthening communication, counseling and education skills while earning your Ethics CPEU with this self-study course!

The required reading for this course focuses on strengthening communication, counseling and education skills, which are fundamental for professional practice. Effective communication skills are important whether the nutrition professional is working in clinical, community, management, research or food service settings. As the scope of practice for nutrition professionals continues to expand encompassing a wider and more diverse audience, effective counseling and education skills are essential. The course is divided into three sections: Communication Skills, Counseling for Health Behavior Change, and Education Skills.

The models and theories such as the Health Belief Model, behavioral theory, social-cognitive theory and motivational interviewing, or the trans theoretical model of behavior are all detailed.

The required reading for this course is newly updated to include 36 contributing authors and it includes an updated awareness for culture, humility and respect. A new focus has shifted to individualized, personalized learning methods to effective communication, education and counseling skills for the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and nutrition and dietetic technician, registered (NDTR).

The case studies in each chapter along with case analysis questions strengthen the concepts presented.

This course is appropriate for RDNs and NDTRs.

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 course, participants will be able to:

  1. Integrate new knowledge and skills related to the education and counseling skills into practice.
  2. Practice meaningful relationships with respect to cultural and diverse backgrounds.
  3. Assess communication needs to provide effective communication to support behavior change.
  4. Uses a variety of strategies to deliver education to promote behavior change.

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

The Nutrition Guide for Counseling and Education, 8th Edition Course awards 35 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval, including the required 1 ethics/health equity CPEU.

*Please note this course has also been approved for the required 1 ethics CPEU.

CDR Activity Number: 186685    Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring

CDR Course Level: I

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

  • 1.1.5 Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice.
  • 1.7.1 Recognizes and respects cultural and racial diverse backgrounds to effectively interact and build meaningful relationships with others (e.g. clients, employees, inter-and intra-professional team members and community and professional groups.
  • 3.1.1 Assesses the communication needs of individuals, groups and populations to provide effective communication.
  • 10.3.5 Uses a variety of strategies to deliver education.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

Certified Dietary Managers: Please see our Professional Approvals page for information on how to self-report your CE hours to the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) are not responsible for the provider’s interpretation of the Academy/CDR Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession or its enforcement as it relates to the scenarios and content presented in this activity.

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: Nutrition Counseling and Education Skills: A Guide for Professionals, Eighth Edition

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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