Clinical Management of Micronutrients Course

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Course Expires February 14, 2028
Credits: 13.25
Accreditations: CDR
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Learn to interpret and apply evidence-based information on micronutrients and their management in specific disease states to inform nutrition diagnosis and care plans!

The required reading for this course provides comprehensive information on micronutrients. It outlines all aspects of micronutrient management, including regulations on dietary supplements, deficiencies of fat and water-soluble vitamins, and micronutrient management in specific disease states. Disease states addressed include: gastrointestinal surgery, chronic kidney disease, wound healing, preterm neonates, critical care, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and burns. The required reading can be a valuable resource in all clinical care settings from acute care to post-acute care, and for dietitians providing medical nutrition therapy in other settings.

This course is appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) working in a wide variety of settings including dialysis clinics, doctor’s offices, in-patient settings, private practice, and any other setting providing medical nutrition therapy services.

A case-study based CPE examination helps the reader apply information in the course to their work setting and patient population.

Already have the book? Under “Product Options” simply choose “CPE Test Only ” to purchase the CPE Self-Study Program.

After completion of this CPE program, the participants will be able to:

  1. Interpret and apply evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of nutrient requirements throughout the lifespan, and their role in health promotion and disease prevention.
  3. Gather information related to biochemical tests to inform nutrition diagnoses and nutrition care plans.
  4. Recommend biochemical tests and review results to support diagnosis and plans of care.

This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs

Clinical Management of Micronutrients Course awards 13.25 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.

CDR Activity Number: 187026    Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring

CDR Course Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

  • 9.1.1 Interprets and applies evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.
  • 9.1.5 Demonstrates knowledge of nutrient requirements throughout the lifespan, and their role in health promotion and disease prevention.
  • 11.2.5 Gathers information related to biochemical tests to inform nutrition diagnoses and nutrition care plans.
  • 11.2.8 Recommends biochemical tests and reviews results to support diagnosis and plans of care.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

The answer to Test Your Knowledge is, “d. Vitamin C.”

This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.

Required Reading for this Course: Pocket Guide to Micronutrient Management

Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.

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