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Certificate of Training in Obesity in Pediatrics and Adults

 

 
Certificate of Training in Obesity in Pediatrics and Adults 
Collaborative Learning Sessions
 
“Equip yourself with the knowledge and skill set necessary to manage obesity at any age."
 
“Enhance your skill set and long-term effectiveness through the strongest evidence-based counseling interventions for clients of all ages.”

 

Pilot Collaborative Learning Sessions Options
Introducing a new three-day two-track
certificate of training collaborative learning sessions
June 24-26, 2020 - Portland, Oregon.
 
After careful consideration of the evolving COVID-19 situation, we have made the decision to cancel the June 24-26, 2020 program.s  Program registrants will be issued a full refunds. If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Bulter at 312/899-4718 or ebutler@eatright.org.
 
 
Upcoming Programs:
October 14-16, 2020 – Indianapolis, Indiana.
November 11-13, 2020 - Denver, Colorado
Due to COVID-19, a decision will be made in July 2020 if these programs will be offered.
 
 
NOTE:  CPE hours for these programs will be awarded
following the pilot sessions.
 
Requirements to earn the certificate of training:

—Pre-work online courses

  • The pre-work online courses must be completed in order to attend the face-to-face collaborative learning sessions. These materials are interactive with videos, case studies, knowledge checks and readings.

—Face-to-face collaborative learning session

  • Hands-on application of what you learned from the pre-work materials.  The face-to-face collaborative learning session will focus on experiential learning activities that require critical thinking and problem-solving as well as skill building in areas such as counseling.
Options and Costs:
 
Option 1:  Two-Day - Certificate of Training in Obesity in Pediatrics
June 24-25, 2020 
Registration Fee - $445
 
Option 2:  Two-Day - Certificate of Training in Obesity in Adults
June 25-26, 2020
Registration Fee - $445
 
Option 3:  Three Day - Certificate of Training in Obesity in Pediatrics and Adults
June 24-26, 2020
Registration fee - $495
 
Email questions to CDR staff at Weightmgmt@eatright.org.
 
These are certificate of training programs, not certifications Learn More.
  
Pilot Collaborative Learning Sessions Components
Because these are pilot sessions and the materials are currently under development and review, some of the pre-work materials or onsite content may change without notice.
 
Pre-Work Materials:
 
Two-Day - Certificate of Training in Obesity in Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Content
  • Shared Pediatric and Adult Content

Those registered for this event must complete two online courses - one for the pediatric-specific content and one for the shared pediatric and adult content. Each course contains a separate pre-test that must be completed with a passing score of 80% by Wednesday, June 17, 2020. 

Two-Day - Certificate of Training in Obesity in Adults
  • Adult Content
  • Shared Pediatric and Adult Content
Those registered for this event must complete two online courses - one for the adult-specific content and one for the shared pediatric and adult content.  Each course contains a separate pre-test that must be completed with a passing score of 80% by Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
Three-Day Certificate of Training in Obesity in Pediatrics and Adults
  • Pediatric Content
  • Adult Content
  • Shared Content
Those registered this event must complete three online courses - one for the pediatric-specific content, one for the adult-specific content and one for the shared pediatric and adult content. Each course contains a separate pre-test that must be completed with a passing score of 80% by Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
Click here to view more detailed pre-work content and objectives.
 
Face-to-Face Collaborative Learning Session:
 
Two-Day - Certificate of Training in Obesity in Pediatrics
Attend June 24 and June 25
 
Two-Day - Certificate of Training in Obesity in Adults
Attend June 25 and June 26
 
Three-Day Certificate of Training in Obesity in Pediatrics and Adults
Attend June 24, June 25 and June 26
 
Click here to learn more about the onsite sessions.
 
Post-Test: 
 
Successful completion of a take-home post-test with a passing score of 80% is required before the certificate of training is awarded.  The deadline to take the post-test is Monday, July 13, 2020.
 
Registration Requirements
These Collaborative Learning Sessions are only open to:
  • CDR credentialed practitioners—RDs and DTRs.
  • Active, Student, International and Retired category members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 
 Registrations will not be finalized until these requirements have been verified.
  
Future Collaborative Learning Sessions
October 14-16, 2020 – Indianapolis, Indiana.
November 11-13, 2020 - Denver, Colorado
 
Registration will open in July 2020.