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Continuing Education Opportunities

NCAND strives to post every continuing education opportunity that we hear about. 

Three hours of continuing education (Level 2) have been approved by the CDR. This is Centralina's 5th Annual Nutrition Summit and we typically draw an audience of 80 - 90 participants. A light breakfast is provided and participants are able to peruse sponsor tables before the Summit speakers begin.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away…Do Food Choices Really Matter?
Nutrition is an important component of public health, health care education, research, policy, and practice. Join us for an informative seminar that will provide insight on the relationship between food choice, inflammatory responses, genetic makeup, and how to apply this information to daily food choices for you and those you serve.

Register for Centralina Area Agency on Aging's Annual Nutrition Summit
Levine Senior Center | Matthews
March 29, 2019 | 8:45 am - 12:30 pm

To register for this event click here.
The seminar will be held from 9:00AM – 4:00PM on March 22, 2019 at The Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte South Park and is titled “Treating the Whole Person: A Transdiagnostic Approach to Treating Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and Trauma.” Included in the workshop is a continental breakfast and networking luncheon, as well as 6 CE credits. For more information on the seminar click here. 
Title: Introducing Integrative and Functional Medicine/ Nutrition into the Dietetic Curriculum
Presented by-
Dr Sudha Raj PhD, RDN – Teaching Professor, Syracuse University and
Diana Noland RDN, MPH, CCN, LD- Adjunct Faculty, KUMC 2007-2017
Date: Monday, March 4th, 2019
Time: 7.00 - 800 pm EST

Webinar Registration Link: After your request has been approved, you’ll receive instructions for joining the meeting.

1 Free CPE credit

Objectives:
After the webinar, the attendees will be able to:
1. Describe the importance of developing and enhancing knowledge and skills expected of nutrition professionals who either currently practice integrative and functional medicine and/or those aspiring to make this their area of practice expertise.
2. Highlight/describe limitations in education and training that aspiring RDNs may face as they pursue this area of practice and/or attempt to increase their level of competency.
3. Identify facilitators to respond to previously identified challenges in the areas of education, training and practice.
Learning Codes:
• 1070 Leadership, critical and strategic thinking
• 4040 Disease Prevention
• 6050 Instructional materials development
• 7180 Strategic planning 
CPE Level II

Webinar Summary:

Curriculum for dietetics education must continue to respond to the changing population healthcare and nutritional needs to prepare the dietitian-nutritionist for a career as the “nutrition expert” of the future. With the chronic disease epidemic facing solutions by all disciplines of healthcare and government policies, there is a growing appreciation of integrative and functional medicine and nutrition therapy value in addressing chronic disease. This webinar will acquaint the participant with key tenets of integrative and functional nutrition, and the value of including exposure of these principals within the ACEND curriculum. The two presenters are experienced in developing integrative and functional nutrition tracts within existing university accredited dietetic internships. They will share some guidelines for developing curriculum that includes training in the pursuit of integrative and functional education.
CDR’s Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions for Adults program is coming to Raleigh, NC April 12-13, 2019. 
The program will be held at the Raleigh Marriot City Center, 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For registration information, eligibility requirements, and program information, click here.
UNC Pediatric Feeding Symposium
March 8, 2019
Description:
Food, Function, and Feeding: A Collaborative Approach to Pediatric Feeding Difficulties takes education to a new level with presentations that will maximize the knowledge base and skill set of physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of children with complex feeding disorders.

This conference will address medical, psychosocial, and rehabilitation issues experienced by children with feeding difficulties and will focus on ways to maximize their medical and functional status. Expert faculty will discuss relevant topics to allow participants to broaden their knowledge base and improve patient care.
Objectives:
• Describe interdisciplinary approach to children with feeding difficulties, including medical, nutritional, motor, and behavioral assessment and treatment.
• Describe pertinent history taking and medical interventions for children with feeding difficulties.
• Identify different types and rationale for use of special formulas in children with feeding difficulties.
• Assess oral-motor pattern and function and recommend safe diet where child will be successful.
• Identify assessment tools utilized for infants and children with feeding difficulties.
• Identify assessment tools utilized for infants and children with feeding difficulties.

To register click here

Make check payable to: UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Therapies .
All checks must be received by 3/7/2019.

Mail To:  UNC Hospitals
Rehabilitation Therapies Department,
Attn: Stephanie McAdams
NC Memorial Hospital, Campus Box # 7200
101 Manning Drive, Room W1000
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Nutricia Learning Center: Specialized nutrition education – helping you help your patients.
Bringing you a comprehensive set of educational resources and tools in a range of specialized nutrition areas
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