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Welcome to the Professional Development Online Center, which offers professional development activities for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians Registered. Online learning is an effective, convenient and affordable way to earn Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs).
To view the course catalog, click on “New User” on the left hand side of the screen. Once you enter your information, you will be able to view the site. Then, to view course descriptions/outlines or to register for a course, click on “Catalog”. There is no cost to view the course catalog and there is no obligation to purchase a course.
Here are the courses currently available:
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NEW!
Assess and Learn: Gerontological Nutrition
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5 CPEUs
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Case scenario, self-assessment and learning tools, evidence-based nutrition information, current research literature to support courses of action, feedback and explanations
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Cost: $45.99
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Course Description:
This Assess and Learn module will help you assess your ability to provide medical nutrition therapy, identify specific nutrition diagnosis(es), and provide evidence-based nutrition knowledge in the management of older persons in the community setting or for those requiring supportive nutrition services. The self-assessment will also evaluate aspects of critical thinking, and problem-solving to address nutrition related problems and collaboration with the health care team and community partners in providing effective quality nutrition care and desired outcomes. Whether you work in the area of gerontological nutrition full-time or provide consultation to health care, home, or community based settings that administer services to older adults, this module will be helpful in assessing your knowledge and ability to manage the unique nutrition challenges of older adults.
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Assess and Learn: Managing Type 2 Diabetes Using the Nutrition Care Process
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5 CPEUs
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Case scenario, self-assessment and learning tools, evidence-based nutrition information, current research literature to support courses of action, feedback and explanations
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Cost: $45.99
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Course Description:
The Commission on Dietetic Registration's (CDR), Assess and Learn Series Modules assess what knowledge and skills you currently have in a particular area, within the context of a case scenario. In addition to self-assessment tools, learning in the areas is provided through the following:
- Each multiple choice question is followed by feedback that provides an explanation for why each question option is correct or incorrect, current references and web links for additional information.
- Evidence-based nutrition information, current research literature, and existing government disease-specific consensus guidelines and recommendations are used to support the various courses of action and care.
The Assess and Learn provides feedback on your performance to assist you in determining your current and future learning needs. After completion, you will be able to use your assessment results to help complete the learning needs assessment and establish your learning action plan for CDR's Professional Development Portfolio.
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Assess and Learn: Sports Dietetics: Nutrition for Athletic Performance
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5 CPEUs
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Case scenario, self-assessment and learning tools, evidence-based nutrition information, current research literature to support courses of action, feedback and explanations
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Cost:
$45.99
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Course Description:
The module will help you assess your ability to provide medical nutrition therapy, identify specific nutrition diagnosis(es), and provide evidenced-based nutrition knowledge to clients involved in, or seeking involvement in exercise and various sports activities.
The self-assessment will also evaluate aspects of critical thinking and problem-solving to address nutrition related problems, and collaboration with the health care and sports professionals in providing effective quality nutrition care and desired outcomes.
Whether you work in the area of sports dietetics full-time or provide consultation on a part-time basis, this module will be helpful in assessing your knowledge and ability to manage clients in this growing industry.
A unique feature of the Assess and Learn series is that the modules are designed to not only assess your knowledge in a specific area of nutrition, such as sports dietetics, but also to assess your ability to provide medical nutrition therapy to clients using the American Dietetic Association's Nutrition Care Process.
Several new Assess and Learn modules, in the areas of Celiac Disease, Pediatric Nutrition and Critical Care are in development so check back for more offerings!
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Updated! Dietetics Preceptor Training Program
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8 CPEUs |
Learning modules, self-assessments, and case-based activities
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FREE for preceptors of dietetics students
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Course Description:
The Commission on Dietetic Registration is offering the Dietetics Preceptor Training Program to help preceptors of dietetics students prepare for and excel in their important role. It includes 7 modules covering:
Preparing for Your Role as Preceptor
Planning for Student Learning
Facilitating Student Learning
Assessing Student Learning
Communicating Effectively
Managing Your Time
Keeping Current
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If you have any questions regarding the Dietetics Preceptor Training Program, and the Assess and Learn Series Modules, please contact:
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
E-mail: assessandlearn@eatright.org
Phone: 1-800/877-1600 ext. 4816
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