Nutrition and Dietetics CEU Curriculum

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Nutrition and Dietetics

🎓 Continuing Education Curriculum


🧭 Program Objective

To provide up-to-date, practical, and evidence-based knowledge in the field of nutrition and dietetics, enhancing professional competence and supporting career advancement.

Nutrition and Dietetics CEU Curriculum


⏱️ Program Duration & Format

  • Total Duration: Flexible (3–12 months depending on intensity)
  • Format: Online, hybrid, or in-person
  • Credits/Hours: 30–60 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
  • Assessment: Quizzes, case studies, presentations, and a final applied project

🧱 Curriculum Structure

🗂️ Module 1: Foundations Refresher (Optional)

  • Principles of Human Nutrition
  • Nutritional Biochemistry Overview
  • Anatomy and Physiology in Nutrition
  • Food Composition & Labeling

🥼 Module 2: Advanced Clinical Nutrition

  • Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Updates
  • Nutritional Management of Chronic Diseases (Diabetes, CVD, Cancer, CKD)
  • Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
  • Drug-Nutrient Interactions
  • Case Study Workshops: Clinical Settings

🍏 Module 3: Community and Public Health Nutrition

  • Nutrition Program Planning and Evaluation
  • Food Insecurity and Hunger Solutions
  • School & Workplace Nutrition Interventions
  • Nutrition Education Strategies for Diverse Populations
  • Cultural Competence in Nutrition Counseling

💪 Module 4: Sports and Performance Nutrition

  • Fueling for Athletic Performance
  • Hydration and Electrolyte Management
  • Weight Management and Body Composition
  • Supplements and Ergogenic Aids: What Works?
  • Designing Athlete Meal Plans

🧬 Module 5: Innovations and Special Topics

  • Nutrigenomics & Personalized Nutrition
  • Gut Microbiome and Health
  • Plant-Based and Sustainable Diets
  • Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds
  • AI, Apps, and Wearables in Nutrition Practice

🧠 Module 6: Counseling and Professional Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing Techniques
  • Building a Private Practice or Consultancy
  • Ethics and Legal Considerations
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Healthcare
  • Digital Marketing for Nutrition Experts

📊 Final Project or Practicum

  • Choose between:
    • Research mini-project (e.g., evaluate a dietary trend)
    • Community intervention proposal
    • Business plan for a nutrition service
  • Present findings or plan to a peer group or mentor

🧰 Add-On Workshops & Certifications

  • Nutrition for Mental Health
  • Culinary Nutrition Basics
  • Food Allergy Management
  • FODMAP and Digestive Disorders
  • Certificate in Weight Loss Coaching

✅ Target Audience

  • Registered Dietitians (RDs/RDNs)
  • Nutritionists
  • Nurses
  • Fitness professionals
  • Health coaches
  • Foodservice managers

📄 Completion & Recognition

  • CEU Certificate (recognized by dietetics associations)
  • Badge for LinkedIn/CV
  • Eligibility for advanced certifications (e.g., CISSN, CNS)

 

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