Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults
This comprehensive CDR® Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults course focuses on foundational concepts in weight management science and evidence-based practice to build knowledge, skills, and competence in pediatric and adult populations. The course was developed to address the evolving competencies of today’s and tomorrow’s weight management RDNs and NDTRs in ways that support the needs of modern learners.
- Steps to Earn the Certificate of Training and 61 CPE Credits
- Additional Information
- Graduate Information
- Complete fifteen pre-work modules
- Fully participate in a four-day live virtual event
- Pass a post-assessment with 80% passing score
Certificate course registrants must fully participate in all course content on the scheduled dates and times to receive the certificate and CPE credit. Partial CPE credit will not be awarded. Please refer to the cancellation policy prior to registering.
Please note: The Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults (both virtual and in person) are certificate of training courses, not certification programs. Learn More.
May 2025 Live Virtual Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults
Course Schedule:
Prework Deadline | Post Test Deadline | |
Friday, May 2, 2025 | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Tuesday, May 27, 2025 |
Live Event Time:
- Time: 11am-3pm ET; 10am-2pm CT; 9am-1pm MT; 8am-12pm PT
Tuition:
- Early Bird Tuition: $495.00 (credit card payments only). Tuition increases by $50.00 after April 2, 2025, 11:59 pm.
- Registration ends April 16, 2025 or when maximum capacity is reached. Capacity is limited to 500 participants.
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Course Vision:
The vision for the Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatric and Adult Course is for participants to be able to:
Competently deliver weight management services that are patient-centered, evidence-based
Apply weight management competencies to a variety of settings
Engage clients where they live, work and play
Cancellation Policy:
Once the prework modules have been accessed, a refund will not be issued. CPE hours will be awarded for the prework modules and the live event. The tuition for these courses is non-transferrable to another course. A $75 administrative processing fee will be required if a registration is cancelled before accessing the prework modules.
Course Eligibility:
CDR virtual courses are only open to all CDR credentialed practitioners --- RDNs/RDs, NDTRs/ DTRs and members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Active, Student, International and Retired). Course Registrations will not be processed until eligibility requirements have been verified.
Suggested Competencies:
Click here for suggested competencies for the certificate of training course.
Future Certificate of Training Courses:
For future Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults, click here.
FAQ:
Click here to review the helpful Certificate of Training FAQ.
Verification of Completion:
Please email weightmgmt@eatright.org with the practitioner’s full name for verification of completion of CDR’s Certificate of Training.
Advanced Training Seminar:
Graduates of the Certificate of Training are eligible for Advanced Training Seminars. Learn more.