Louisiana Dietitians Continuing

Education and License Renewal

Information

Louisiana dietitians and nutritionists have an annual license renewal with a June
30th deadline. Fifteen (15) continuing education hours or a current CDR card is
required. There are no limits on distance learning if CDR approved.
Dietetics/Nutrition
Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics & Nutrition
View the Board Website or Email the Board
Phone: 225-756-3490
CE Required: 15 hours per year or current CDR card
Home Study Allowed: No limit (distance learning)
License Expiration: 6/30, annually
National Accreditation Accepted: CDR

Professional Development Resources is a CPE Accredited Provider with the

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR #PR001). CPE accreditation does not
constitute endorsement by CDR of provider programs or materials.

Continuing Education Courses for Dietitians and Nutritionists:

Nutrition for Eating Disorders is a 3-hour online CE course. Effective treatment

of eating disorders requires multidimensional and individualized interventions.
Education that addresses the normal nutritional needs and the physiologic effects of
starvation and refeeding is a critical component of treatment. Management often
requires long-term nutritional counseling of the patient which may extend several
years. This course will describe the rationale and use of providing Medical Nutrition
Therapy (MNT) for the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Eating
Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, and Binge Eating Disorder. Included are: Criteria
for Diagnosing Eating Disorders; Role of Dieting in the Development of Eating
Disorders; Symptomology; Treatment Overview; Nutrition Therapy; Reconnecting
with Hunger and Satiety; Use of Exercise; Working with a Therapist;
Pharmacotherapy; In-Patient versus Out-Patient Treatment; Refeeding; Establishing
a Dietary/Eating Pattern; Comparing Traditional and Health at Every Size (HAES)
Approaches to Health Enhancement; Recovery from Eating Disorders; Nutrition Care
Process; and the Core Minimum Guide.

Nutrition Education for Diabetes Mellitus is a 2-hour online CE course.

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood
sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to health because its an important source of
energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues. Its also the brains main
source of fuel. Chronic diabetes conditions include type 1 diabetes and type 2
diabetes. Potentially reversible diabetes conditions include prediabetes when
your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified
as diabetes and gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy but may
resolve after the baby is delivered. This course describes the rationale and goals for
providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for the treatment and prevention of
diabetes mellitus. Included are: recommendations for specific nutrient
modifications; nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and
evaluation; exercise and stress; gastropathy; enteral nutrition; testing and
classifications; medications and insulin; blood glucose meters; and methods of meal
planning. Nutrition education tools and handouts are provided to assist the dietitian
in counseling clients.

Adult Obesity: Prevention & Treatment is a 2-hour online CE course.

Overweight and obesity constitute one of the nations ten leading health indicators
with nearly two-thirds of adults in the United States now classified as either
overweight or obese. Before any diet and physical activity program can be
personalized and implemented, a nutrition assessment is needed, along with an
understanding of the individuals readiness to change and motivation. This course
was developed by the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for their Manual of
Medical Nutrition Therapy to provide Licensed and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists
(RDNs) and technicians with evidence-based, non-biased information on the
prevention and treatment of obesity in adults. Topics covered include: obesity
synopsis; reimbursement considerations; nutrition assessment (diagnosis,
intervention, monitoring and evaluation); pharmacotherapy for weight-loss
(prescription and OTC); and physical activity. Nutrition education handouts are
included at the end of the course.