May 3-5, 2013

Becoming a Diabetes Educator

Boot Camp

Approved for 28 contact hours for RNs and Pharmacists, 24 CPE II for RDs. Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 12640 and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider # DI002. Need hours for your CDE®? We have great news. Since this program is accredited by the CDR, the hours of instruction can be used toward your CDE® regardless of your profession.

Bridging the Gaps in Diabetes Care  – 2011

Planning a career in nutrition consulting?

Perhaps you are just starting out in the field as a new graduate or switching to a new area of practice. This website is designed to help you in almost any aspect of nutrition care and dietetics. You don’t have to feel alone or lost in a sea of  confusion. Explore different sections and categories. Let me know what you may need and I will do my best to post it for you and others.

Consultant dietitians work under contract with healthcare facilities, community organizations or agencies and in their own private practice. They perform nutrition screenings for their clients and offer advice on diet-related concerns such as weight loss and cholesterol reduction. Some work for wellness programs, sports teams, supermarkets, and other nutrition-related businesses. They may consult with food service managers, providing expertise in sanitation, safety procedures, menu development, budgeting, and planning.

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) works individually with each client to assess their nutritional needs, implement a tailored plan of care and follows up with the client until the goals of the nutritional plan of care are met. The RDN provides treatment for malnutrition, chronic or acute illness, and education for diet therapy.

I have be very blessed over the years with a great career and wonderful experiences in nutrition and diabetes management so now I felt it is time to give back. Within this portal is a wealth of information, tips, resources and guidance to help in your efforts. All of this costs you nothing.  

• A Master’s degree (e.g., MA, MS, MBA, MSN, MSW) or equivalent (e.g., CPA, PE, etc.) or a Bachelors degree with a minimum of 5 years is required.
• Clinical Nutrition experience Dietetics, Foods & Nutrition, Nutritional Science or other related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian with the CDR, licensed in the State of Texas within one year of employment is required. Become certified with the Nat’l Board for Nutrition Certification of either the ASPEN, ADA, or ACN within two years of employment. Active member of ADA.

• Fulfills continuing education and/or certification requirements to maintain required qualifications.
• Participates regularly and willingly in performance improvement activities.
• Plans and creates content for staff meetings in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in collaborative clinical nutrition research.