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Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions for Adults

 

 

Prepare, expand and enhance with CDR's new obesity interventions training program featuring interactive sessions and evidence-based techniques. 

Before proceeding, take a few minutes to review the FAQ. 

The Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions for Adults has been designed to create an adaptive, application-focused experience for the attendees while maintaining the high standards for rigor and quality of all CDR programs. Click here to learn more.  

This is a certificate of training program, not a credential. Learn More.

Prepare yourself to better assist your clients in their weight management journey.

Expand your leadership knowledge to help advance your weight management practice.

Enhance your knowledge in the evolving climate of weight management strategies.

 

Upcoming Programs

October 3-4, 2019
Dallas, Texas
Please call 312-899-4783 to register for this program.
Register SOON in order to complete the 38 hours of pre-work materials by September 25, 2019.
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October 24-25, 2019
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Pre-FNCE)
Registration Deadline: October 9, 2019
Register SOON in order to complete the 38 hours of pre-work materials by October 16, 2019.
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November 19-20, 2019
New Orleans, Louisiana
Registration Deadline: November 4, 2019
Register SOON in order to complete the 38 hours of pre-work materials by November 11, 2019.
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Registration Fee: $445

52 total CPE hours awarded
—Pre-work online course: 38 CPE hours

  • The pre-work has to be completed in order to come to the face-to-face worskhop. It will take approximately 38 hours of time to complete. 

—Face-to-face workshop: 14 CPE hours

Click Here to Register Online
Questions or to register by phone: 1-800-877-1600 ext 4783

Notice: SME and Onsite Program Facilitator Recruitment
The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is recruiting a psychologist and an exercise physiologist for the Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions for Adults.  For an application form, please go to https://cdr.smapply.io, and click on the Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions for Adults link.  You will need to create an account in order to access the application.

Recruitment applications are due on September 9, 2019 for the project to be completed by winter of 2020.

If you know of a non-credentialed practitioners who may meet the qualifications for any of these roles, please forward them this website link.

If you have any questions please contact Pearlie Johnson-Freeman at 312/899-4839 or pjohnson@eatright.org.

    
 
   

Certificate of Training Format

The new training will have three distinct phases:

  1. Required successful completion of pre-work materials and assessment test that will prepare you for the face-to-face workshop, focusing on foundational concepts in weight management science and evidence-based practice.
  2. The face-to-face workshop will focus on experiential learning activities and will develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skill set. Successful completion of a take-home post-test is required to earn your certificate.
  3. Post-workshop, participants will have the option to develop personal practices to enhance the knowledge gained from the pre-work materials and face-to-face workshop into every day practice.
 

Requirements for Program Registration

  • This program is only open to:
    • CDR credentialed practitioners—RDs and DTRs.
    • Active, Student, International and Retired category members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 
  • Program registrations will not be processed until these requirements have been verified.
    
 
   

Additional Program Information
 

Historical Program Information

The Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management and the Level Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Programs have been discontinued.

  • A total for14,663 participants have been awarded the Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management from April 2001 until December 2017.  Click here for a list of recipients. 
  • A total of 1,276 participants have been awarded the Level 2 Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management form May 2010 until October 2017. Click here to view the recipients.