Continuing Education
Knowledge is power! The evidence-based continuing education programs offered by The Learning Center have been developed to assist in the meeting the educational needs of:
- Registered Dietitians (RD)
- Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR)
- Dietetic Technicians (DT)
- Nutrition Associates/Assistants
- Certified Dietary Managers (CDM)
Upcoming Live Programs
Four Critical Concepts for Adequate Hydration in Older Adults
Presented by: Sheila Campbell PhD, RD
Everyone requires sufficient fluid intake to maint proper hydration and health. However, the elderly population is particularly vulnerable to dehydration. New research tells us that fluids previously forbidden are now suitable for hydration. This 90 minute webinar will address critical concepts for promoting adequate hydration in the elderly population.
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 $44.99 Individual Rate
$85.48 Group Rate (1 computer access)
On-Demand Programs
These previously recorded programs may be viewed as many times as desired for 30 days after purchase.
Dietary Documentation:
A Legal Point of View
Approved through The Ohio Board of Dietetics for
1 Hour of Jurisprudence Credit
(June 2013 License Renewal)
Presented by: Carol Rolf
Senior Partner, Rolf, Goffman, Martin, Lang
Clinical documentation is a critical component of a healthcare professional's job, including dietary personnel. What you say, or don't say in a chart, matters. This 60 minute webinar will cover best charting practices, care planning tips, the use of waivers in instance of dietary non-compliance, and end of life aspects of nutritional care. The basics on what living wills and durable powers of attorney for healthcare are and how they work will also be discussed. Geared towards Long Term Care.
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$29.99 Individual Rate
MNT for Acute Cancer Care
Presented by: Aimee Shea MPH, RD, CSO, LD
This webinar is a follow-up to a session offered in the spring of 2012 entitled Nutritional Management of Side Effects Related to Chemotherapy. New information was presented. Participation in the spring 2012 webinar is not required for the understanding of concepts presented.
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$39.99 Individual Rate
Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment: Making Clinical Connections
Presented by: Dr. Mary Litchford, PhD, RD, LDN
This 90-minute webinar will advance your practice by learning to identify physical signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are reported in the elderly, patients with malabsorptive disorders and weight loss surgery patients. Join us to learn more about how to use Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment in conjunction with lab test results and dietary intake data to enhance documentation.
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$39.99 Individual Rate
Vegetarian Diets in the Health Care Setting... Beyond Grilled Cheese and Veggie Burgers!
Presented by: Brandi Shilling RD, LD
Vegetarian diets are becoming more prevalent within the general population. Adherence to a vegetarian diet does not end when an individual is admitted to a health care facility. This can pose an interesting challenge for the nutrition professionals responsible for their care. Nutrition assessment, menu planning, cost control, staff and patient education play an important role in promoting optimal nutrition care. Variety is essential when planning a vegetarian diet. Our savvy customers expect more than a meal rotation that is limited to grilled cheese, peanut butter sandwiches and veggie burgers! Join us to learn more about the specific nutritional needs of adult vegetarians and strategies to provide balanced, satisfying meals without going over budget!
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$29.99 Individual Rate
Nutritional Management of Side Effects Related to Chemotherapy
Presented by: Aimee Shea MPH, RD, CSO, LD
This 90 minute session will review the prevalence and impact of malnutrition and weight loss in individuals dealing with a diagnosis of cancer. Results of recent clinical trials on nutrition intervention during cancer treatment will be reviewed. Join us to learn more about the impact of cancer on nutritional status and strategies for the effective management of side effects related to chemotherapy.
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$39.99 Individual Rate
$75.99 Group Rate
Food Safety & Sanitation:
Let's Clean Up Our Act!
This webinar was recorded on March 21, 2012. The session is presented by Suzanne Krippel RS and discusses Chapter 3 of the Ohio Food Code which regulates the flow of food from reception through service.
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$29.99 Individual Rate
$75.00 Small Group Rate 2-6 Individuals
$99.00 Large Group Rate 7-12 Individuals
Nutrition Care Process: Practical Application in LTC
Newly recorded PowerPoint slide presentation with audio! Heidi McCoy RD, LD takes the principles of the Nutrition Care Process and offers guidance on how to apply NCP in the long-term care setting.
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 $25.00 Individual Rate
A TPN Primer: What the RD Needs to Know
Recorded during a live webinar on June 15, 2011, this webinar is presented by Ainsley Malone MS, RD, LD, CNSC and discusses actical information every dietary professional should know when assessing, monitoring and making recommendations for TPN residents.
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$29.99 Individual Rate
$75.00 Small Group Rate 2-6 Individuals
$99.00 Large Group Rate 7-12 Individuals
Laboratory Tests for Dietary Professionals: Interpretation and Application
Recorded during a live webinar on October 12, 2011, this webinar is presented by Eugenio H. Zabaleta, Ph.D. This presentation targets common nutrition-related labs that dietary professionals evaluate during the nutrition assessment process.
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$29.99 Individual Rate
$75.00 Small Group Rate 3-6 Individuals
$99.00 Large Group Rate 7-12 Individuals
New! On-Demand Training for Dietary Personnel!
All on-demand programs may be viewed as many times as desired for 30 days after purchase.
Pre-recorded inservices are now available to assist in the training of dietary personnel. Each training presentation is 30 minutes in duration and includes a post test.
Standardized Recipes
This 30 minute inservice presented by Heidi McCoy RD, LD reviews the rationale/benefits of using standardized recipes, demonstrates the appropriate use of standardized recipes and outlines strategies for achieving ongoing compliance in the area of food preparation. A post test has been included.
$15.00
Therapeutic Diet Spreadsheets
This 30 minute inservice presented by Heidi McCoy RD, LD reviews why therapeutic diet spreadsheets are required, how to use the spreadsheets and the benefits of doing so. A case study and post test have been included.
$15.00
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