Nutrition for Professionals Workshop
Nutrition for Professionals is a two day, 18-hour workshop taught at many different locations throughout the country (see Schedule). This course has been specifically designed for health and fitness professionals wishing to incorporate nutrition education and services into their wellness programs.
The Nutrition for Professionals course provides participants with the following contact hours:
1.8 CEC’s for ACE, NSCA; 18 CEC’s for ACSM, AFAA, ADA, and YMCA; 17 CEC’s for BOC; NASM 1.8. Teachers, nurses, physical therapists and other allied health professionals please check with your Director of Curriculum for number of contact hours.
Upon completion of the Nutrition for Professionals course participants receive completion certificates and obtain CEC's and CEU's.
Exciting News! This course not only provides attendees with CEC's but also serves as a training program for completion of the Nutrition Specialist Credential through the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists (AASDN). Students wishing to advance their career in nutrition may do so. The Nutrition Specialist Examination is available at the end of the two day workshop at a reduced cost of $100. Details concerning this option are mailed with registration packets. Also visit www.aasdn.org for more details concerning the prestigious Nutrition Specialist Certification.
Cost: The cost for this course is $299 and includes CEC’s for one organization (an additional $10 charge for additional organizations).
Receive a free textbook when registering for any of the 2010 fall course dates - A $65 savings. This offer is valid only for the 2010 fall schedule and can not be used with any other coupons. See Registration Form for complete details.
Program Theme: The theme of this program is to
provide sound, scientific, and life saving nutrition information to professionals—nurses,
physical therapists, physicians, and hospital ancillary staff, educators, as
well as Athletic Trainers, coaches and fitness professionals. These professionals can then disseminate this
information to patients, clients, and students. These professionals provide
the link between the scientific research community and the general public.
Contact Hours: 18 hours of instruction: 17 CEC’s for NATABOC; 1.8 CEC’s for ACE, NSCA; 18 CEC’s for ACSM, AFAA, ADA, and YMCA; NASM 1.8. Teachers, nurses, physical therapists and other allied health professionals please check with your Director of Curriculum for number of contact hours.
Program Goals:
The main goal of this program is to educate professionals in the science of
nutrition and its role in health and weight management and to provide tools
for professionals to differentiate between sound nutrition and marketing schemes.
A secondary goal is to encourage all fitness professionals to incorporate sound
nutrition into their programs through discussion of a professional scope of
practice and adherence to all state licensure laws.
Program Objectives:
1. Students
will be able to: discuss digestion, absorption, roles and utilization of essential
nutrients; discuss energy nutrient utilization during rest, exercise, fasting,
illness, and stress. (4 hours)
2. Students
will be able to: discuss the Dietary Reference Intakes for the essential nutrients
in relation to the latest scientific information; discuss the 1994 Dietary Supplement
and Health Education Act (DSHEA) and its effect on supplement usage today. (2
hours)
3. Students
will be able to: discuss laws regarding marketing of supplements versus drugs;
view several videos on supplements from varied sources; discuss integrity in
science and, through group discussion, develop skills to discern bias and unethical
practices in the media and scientific journals. (3 hours).
4. Students
will be able to: discuss the importance of body composition versus scale weight;
calculate body composition measures; determine total daily caloric needs; analyze dietary food intakes through case studies;
discuss ranges of energy nutrient intake for optimal health and performance.;
interpret the effects of exercise, stress, smoking, and drinking and their implications
in health and weight management. (4 hours).
5. Students
will be able to: summarize the data on the futility of diets, diet fads, etc.;
explain new labeling laws and analyze food labels. Demonstrate diet analysis
software; discuss a proposed scope of practice and how to incorporate nutrition
while adhering to all state licensure laws and American Dietetic Association
guidelines. (3 hours).
6. Students
will be able to: summarize the many influences that prevent individuals from
being successful in health and weight management, outline obstacles to success
and discuss methods for incorporating motivational techniques; discuss differing
nutrient needs for special populations (aging, obesity, eating disorders, etc.)
(2.0 hours).
Refund Policy:
Confirmation and directions will be mailed to you upon receipt of completed registration form. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. A refund will be given for cancellations with 30 days notice prior to the beginning date; however, a charge of $50 will be applied for handling/shipping costs. Additional charge will be applied for materials not returned. All returned items must be in sellable condition. All other cancellations will be credited toward future workshops. A $50 charge will be applied for changing/switching course dates. A 24 hour notice is required for any credit.
