Free CPEU Links:
The following links connect you to programs that offer free CPEUs on-line to dietitians. As this information changes rapidly, please check the continuing professional education database at www.cdrnet.org to verify that the self-study program is still pre-approved by CDR. In addition, please be mindful that many of the programs have expiration dates designated.
 

The American Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org/HealthProfessionals/content.aspx?id=8628     (self study under the Distance Learning section)
-Evidence Analysis Library tutorial – 1.0 CPEU
-Unintentional Weight Loss and Cachexia:  Medical Nutrition Therapy and Nutrition Care Strategies – 2.0 CPEU’s
-Ethics in Dietetics Practice – 2.0 CPEU’s
-Health Disparities Backgrounder – 2.0 CPEU’s (Quiz must be submitted by 01/01/2010 to receive credits.)
-The Changing US Family and the Practice of Dietetics – 2.0 CPEU’s
-Nutritional Genomics – 2.0 CPEU
-Nutrition Informatics –2.0 CPEU

Commission on Dietetic Registration
http://cdrnet.educationdirector.com/index.cfm   8 CPEU’s  (under Dietetics Preceptor Training Program)
-Preparing for Your Role as Preceptor
-Planning for Student Learning
-Facilitating Student Learning
-Assessing Student Learning
-Communicating Effectively
-Managing Your Time
-Keeping Current

The American Diabetes Association
http://professional.diabetes.org/CE_Library_Search.aspx
-Facilitating Behavior Change: Key Strategies For Empowering Patients – 1.0 CPEU
Self-Assessment Program
-Module 1: Basic Principles of Management of Type 2 Diabetes – 5.0 CPEU’s
-Module 2: Pharmacological Treatment of Hyperglycemia – 5.0 CPEU’s

USDA       http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/CPEcredits.htm
-MyPyramid Food Guidance System Education Framework – 1.0 CPEU
-PowerPoint Presentation, MyPyramid: USDA's New Food Guidance System – 2.0 CPEU’S

SoyJoy   www.soyjoy.com
-Soy and Health – 3.0 CPEU’s
-Soy Nutrition Basics: Composition, Processing and Soy Foods - 2.0 CPEU’s

RD411    http://www.rd411.com/pdf/400.pdf 
Eating at the Beijing Olympics - 1.0 CPEU, Level 2

International Food Information Council Foundation  

Abbott Nutrition Learning Center     http://rosslearningcenter.com
Click on “CE Programs” on the left side of the page.

-Implications of Weight Loss in People with Cancer: Prevalence and Types of Weight Loss and   
     Causes – 2.0 CPEU’s
-Implications of Weight Loss in People with Cancer:Treatment – 1.0 CPEU
-Importance of Proper Nutrition in Wound Healing – 1.0 CPEU
-Inflammation as the Key Interface of the Medical and Nutrition Universes – 1.0 CPEU
-New Directions in Infant Nutrition: Prebiotics + Probiotics for Improving GI Health and Immunity 
      - 1.0 CPEU
-Prebiotics and Probiotics in Infants and Children: What is the Evidence? A one hour topic overview 
      by Global key opinion leaders – 1.0 CPEU
-Prebiotics and the Intestinal Microbiota – Implications for Human Health – 1.5 CPEU’s
-Preventing Microbial Contamination of Enteral Formulas and Delivery Systems – 2.0 CPEU’s
-Reinventing Nutrition Screening: A Simple, Validated Tool – 1.0 CPEU
-Structured Triglycerides: A Designer Lipid for Nutrition Support – 1.0 CPEU
-Tube Feeding in the ICU: Overcoming the Obstacles - 1.0 CPEU
*Abbott Nutrition Learning Library also has online programs (not free) and offline programs.

California Walnuts   http://www.walnuts.org/walnuts/index.cfm/health-professionals/continuing-education/
Walnuts: A Whole Body Food with Whole Body Benefits – 1.0 CPEU  (suggest to go to the last bullet of the   presentation and print off the quiz first so as to answer the questions as you go along)

Becky Dorner and Associates        http://www.beckydorner.com/
Sign up as a member on the home page (this is free).  Then click on “Members Only” page.
-Implementing Successful and Effective MNT for Hypertension – 4.0 CPEU’s

Hi-R-Ed Online   http://www.hi-r-ed.org/   
Set up your user name and password.  Each course is 1.0 CPEU unless otherwise noted.
-Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG): A Review of Recent Literature
-Wound Care Treatment: A Review of Recent Literature on Best Practices, Challenges, and  
  Palliative Care Strategies
-Diabetes Mellitus and Related Treatment Strategies
-Overview of Wound Care Treatment
-Clinical and Quality of Life Outcomes for Ostomy Patients
-Incontinent Ostomy Management: An Overview
-Alzheimer’s Primer
-Managing Metabolic Complications of Parenteral Nutrition
-Managing Nutrition Support in the Home
-TPN at Home
-Anthropometric Measures
-Cannes Conference Update: Nutrition and Lipodystrophy in HIV Infection – 5.0 CPEU’s
-Wound Care Basics
-Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS)
-Diabetes Journal Club
-Wasting 
  
Kellogg's Nutrition    http://www.kelloggnutrition.com/healthcare-professionals/cpe-program.html
Fiber Basics and Beyond: More to Know About Fiber - 2.0 CPEU's

How Long Will You Live?

Earn one free CPEU on the Secrets to Longevity. Ever since life expectancy has been recorded, subsequent generations have consistently demonstrated increased life spans. At the turn of the 20th century (1900-1902), life expectancy in the U.S. for men and women was 47.9 and 50.7 years, respectively. Fast forward to 2010—and life expectancy is 75.7 and 80.8 years—and this trend continues to climb according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)/National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Click the link below to learn more and earn free continuing education credit.
http://rd411.com/articles/Secrets%20to%20Longevity.pdf

Other Useful Sites

The Ross On-line Independent Studies:  http://abbottnutritionlearningcenter.com/

The Weight Management DPG of ADA: http://www.obesity.org/education/

International Food Information Council in partnership with the American Dietetic Association. http://www.foodinsight.org/For-Professionals/Dietitian-CPE-Program.aspx

CECity      http://www.cecity.com
Click on “healthcare professionals” and scroll down to the dietitian box on the lower right side.