Webinars

 2019 Policy Webinar Series

“Why You Need a National Provider Identifier”

Approved for 1.0 CPEU

Not sure what a National Provider Identifier (NPI) is? Or why you need one? This webinar is for you! Learn what an NPI number is, how they are used, and why every registered dietitian nutritionist should have one.

We’ll even walk you through how to apply for your own NPI number!

Speakers

  • Hannah Bercot, RDN, CD | Consumer Protection Coordinator, State Policy Representative, & State Regulatory Specialist, Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Martha McClurg, MPH, RD, CD | Public Policy Coordinator, Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

Objectives

After attending this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand what an NPI number is and how it is used
  • Explain why obtaining an NPI number is important for all RDNs
  • Understand how to obtain and maintain an NPI number

Webinar Documents

“Cases of Harm:  The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”

Approved for 1.0 CPEU

Fuzzy about what constitutes a case of harm? Not sure how cases of harm apply to our new Indiana dietitian licensure law? Need an ethics continuing education activity for this CDR cycle?

Speakers

  • Hannah Bercot, RDN, CD | Consumer Protection Coordinator, State Policy Representative, & State Regulatory Specialist, Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Martha McClurg, MPH, RD, CD | Public Policy Coordinator, Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

Objectives

After attending this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand what constitutes a nutrition-related case of harm
  • Understand the importance of reporting cases of harm for maintaining the integrity of the RDN credential
  • Understand how to complete and submit cases of harm reports.

This live activity has been approved for 1 CPEU by the CDR. This webinar will be recorded; approval for webinar recording is expected.

Please 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.”

Webinar Documents

“An Overview of the Legislative Process webinar”

Approved for 1.0 CPEU

Beyond Schoolhouse Rock’s “I’m Just a Bill,” learn how the legislative process works and how you as a registered dietitian nutritionist, nutrition and dietetics technician registered, dietetic intern, or dietetics student, can effectively influence this process to result in improved health for your clients and communities. This webinar is the third of five in the Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics 2019-2020 Policy Webinar series, provided as a free member benefit.

Speakers

  • Hannah Bercot, RDN, CD | Consumer Protection Coordinator, State Policy Specialist, State Policy Representative, Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Martha McClurg, MPH, RD, CD | Public Policy Coordinator, Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

Webinar Objectives

After attending this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Explain the difference between grassroots advocacy and direct lobbying
  • Understand the basics of the legislative process in the United States
  • Understand importance of grassroots advocacy to health legislation
  • Complete Academy Action Alerts.

Webinar Documents

“The Academy’s Current Federal Legislation and Legislative Priorities”

Speakers

  • Martha McClurg, MPH, RD, LD, IAND | Public Policy Coordinator
  • Hannah Bercot, RDN | State Policy Representative, Consumer Protection Coordinator, & State Regulatory Specialist, IAND

Webinar Documents

“The Ins and Outs of Indiana Dietitian Licensure”

Speakers

  • Mark McInerney, D.H.Sc, RD, CD | IAND Past President
  • Martha McClurg, MPH, RD, LD | IAND Public Policy Coordinator

Webinar Documents

2019 IAND Webinar Series

Disruption: Today’s Food & Nutrition Trends – What You Need to Know

Speaker

  • Christine Palumbo, MBA, RDN, FAND

Objectives

  • Examine emerging trends relating to meal procurement, cooking, eating, and the impact of social media.
  • Explore how the Millennial and Generation Z, in particular, are leading many of the societal changes impacting food and nutrition.
    ( e.g. transparency, real food, free-from, healthy indulgence, snaking, meal kit delivery services, and more)
  • List credible sources of trends and how to stay on top of them.

The webinar will be available for viewing at your convenience, any time, during the month of July, 2019

Price:  $50 for groups of 4 or more

Registrants will earn 1 CEU credit for attending.

Webinar Access and CEU certificate will be forwarded immediately upon registration.

Image 2020:  What You Need for Professional Success

Speaker

  • Christine Palumbo, MBA, RDN, FAND

Description

In our increasingly diverse 21st century environment, dietetic professionals face a number of complex challenges in creating a positive professional image. We manage impressions through our appearance, non-verbal behavior, verbal cues, written communication and social media platforms. More than ever, dietitians and dietetic technicians should be aware of how professional image can affect one’s career and even lead to greater personal happiness.

Objectives

  • Explain why professional image is so important today.
  • Define contemporary aspects of one’s professional image.
  • Identify ways to strategically brand oneself using a variety of tools and platforms.

1 CEU
Suggested Learning Need Codes: 1090, 1130, 1140, 4100

Performance Indicators

  • 2.1.4 Uses a variety of media to deliver information.
  • 11.4 Develops advertising messages and materials in a professional and ethical manner.

Ketogenic Therapy: Expanding Beyond Seizure Control

Speaker

  • Mary Susan Spears, MS, RD, CSP, LD | Clinical Support Specialist for Cambrooke Therapeutics

Description

This presentation will review the basics of ketogenic therapy for epilepsy
and then explore the diet’s expanding role in treatment of other disorders like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.

Objectives

  • Introduce the basic principles of ketogenic diet therapy.
  • Review how ketogenic diet therapy is used in epilepsy.
  • Explore the expanding use of ketogenic diet in other disorders like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.

Sponsored by: Cambrooke Therapeutics

1 CEU
Suggested Learning Need Codes: 5150, 5190, 6000

Performance Indicators

  • 6.2 Demonstrates skills in researching, independent critical examination and evaluating literature to influence practice.
  • 8.1.2 Applies knowledge of food and nutrition as well as the biological, physical and social sciences in practice.