Dietitian Course: Ethics In Nutrition: Case Studies

ETHICS IN NUTRITION: CASE STUDIES

Dietitians are required to complete a minimum of one CPEU in ethics during each 5-year recertification cycle. Don’t be bored, be engaged! This one-hour course will go over key concepts in ethics through engaging case studies and stories. You will leave the course with a better understanding of how ethics relates to our field and how you can implement the code of ethics into your practice.

This session meets the RD requirement for a unit of "ETHICS" during a 5 year renewal period.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Understand ethics and common ethics terminology.

Describe common ethical issues encountered in the nutrition and dietetics practice.

Have a better understanding of how to conduct ethical decision making.

Note: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) are not responsible for the provider’s interpretation of the Academy/CDR Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession or its enforcement as it relates to the scenarios and content presented in this activity.

Live Webinar Date: May 26, 2021 (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)

Expiration Date: May 26, 2024

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 1.1.4, 1.1.6, 1.5.1, 1.5.4

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Katie Dodd, MS, RD, CSG, LD, FAND

Katie is a geriatric dietitian, writer, speaker, consultant, mentor, and leader. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition and Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She spent 13 years working as a home care dietitian for the VA before diving into entrepreneurship full time. Katie is the owner of Katie Dodd Nutrition LLC, founder of The Geriatric Dietitian blog and High Calorie Recipes food blog, and the host Dietitian Side Hustle podcast. She is lives in Medford, OR and is mom to Gavin and Emily.