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Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults

 

 
Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults 
Virtual Course
 
“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.”
 
Check out this helpful Certificate of Training FAQ

 

Pediatric and Adult Obesity Virtual Course
Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults*
 
Monday, May 17, 2021 - 3 - 7 pm ET/12 - 4 pm PT
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 3 - 7 pm ET/12 - 4 pm PT
Monday, May 24, 2021 - 3 - 8 pm ET/12 - 5 pm PT
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 3 - 8 pm ET/12 - 5 pm PT
 
Click here to view the agenda for the live events.
 
Tuition: $545 (credit card payments only) 
Register Soon!  Registration will close on Monday, April 26, 2021 at midnight CT.
 
Please have your CDR username and password available to register.
 
This certificate of training has been approved for 69 CPE credits. Click here for a breakdown of the CPE credits.
 
This new comprehensive CDR® virtual 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.
 
This course includes online readings; online assessment tests; online-live, and interactive virtual events; and an online post-assessment.  Please be prepared to complete all the components of this course online. Paper copies are not available.
 
Flex Scheduling
Take this online certificate course from the convenience of your home or work. Capacity is limited to 500 participants.
 
Certificate course registrants must fully participate in all online 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.
 
The steps to earn the certificate:
  1. Complete seventeen pre-work modules and assessment tests by 5pm CT Monday, May 10, 2021.*
  2. Fully participate in four live virtual events.
  3. Take and pass a post assessment with an 80% passing score by 5pm CT Sunday, May 30, 2021
The certificate expiration date is May 2023.
A group or license option is not available for these certificate of training courses.
Future Courses
  • November 2021 - Registration will open late summer 2021.
2:00 - 6:00 pm ET/11:00 am - 3:00 pm PT
Monday, November 15
Tuesday, November 16
Wednesday, November 17
Thursday, November 18
  • February/March 2022 - Additional information will be posted by Sept 2021.
  • May 2022 - Additional information will be posted by Sept 2021.
*CDR is no longer offering a pediatric only or adult only obesity course.  
  
Virtual Course Components
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 virtual 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 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.
 
Click the appropriate link below for suggested competencies for the certificate of training courses.
 
These are certificate of training courses, not certification programs.  Learn More.
 
Email questions to CDR staff at Weightmgmt@eatright.org, or call 312/899-4718.
 
Page Updated - April 15, 2021.