Continuing Professional Education
Continuing Education (CPE) for Dietitians:
The Trusted Translators of Nutrition Science
Choose your continuing professional education activities from sources you trust to provide current, unbiased information that helps you build research translation skills and put new research in context of overall research.
1. Choose from the list of CPE offerings below. Click to get more details about those that interest you.
2. Questions? Check the FAQ below. — And scroll down the page to learn more about me and why I'm now offering CPE for my dietitian colleagues.
3. Check back often... More CPE programs to come!
Cardiovascular Nutrition Across Cancer Treatment and Beyond: Translating Evidence into Practice
Ultra-Processed Foods: Research on Cardiovascular Health and Cancer – Nuances Matter for Sound Advice
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
I'm registered dietitian nutritionist Karen Collins, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND
Taking Nutrition from Daunting to Doable™
For over a decade, dietitians have turned to my website for research reviews covering my specialty areas of cardiovascular health, cancer prevention and survivorship, and cardio-oncology.
Now, I'm thrilled to provide another level of help for my colleagues, certified by CDR as a provider of continuing professional education for dietetics professionals.
You choose a CPE provider based on trust.
Feel confident in your choice here, knowing that all these organizations have invited me — and invited me back — to provide CPE in conference presentations and webinars:
- FNCE / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- CV-Well (Cardiovascular Health and Well-being) / SCAN dietetic practice groups
- AACVPR (American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation)
- AICR (American Institute for Cancer Research)
- Today's Dietitian
I've authored peer-reviewed research summaries for health professionals, and over 2,000 articles for the public. And for many years, I've been honored to serve as Nutrition Advisor to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).
Another reason you can trust me...
I'm honored to have been recognized by:
- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with its Medallion Award, to recognize high standards of the profession through accomplishments, leadership and service to the profession and to others.
- The American Institute for Cancer Research with its Distinguished Service Award, citing my expertise in translating nutrition research into empowering, evidence-based messages.
- The Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness dietetic practice group with its Excellence in Practice Award for Wellness Nutrition.
I've got your back
If you sometimes feel overwhelmed, afraid you'll miss key points while reviewing nutrition research, I've been in your shoes. But by polishing some skills, following the research became less daunting. Now, I love breaking down complexities of research and translating it into concrete action steps.
I believe that when you turn nutrition from daunting to doable, you can transform people's lives. My aim is to support and enhance the vital work you do.
