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Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults

This comprehensive CDR® Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults course focuses on foundational concepts in weight management science and evidence-based practice to build knowledge, skills, and competence in pediatric and adult populations. The course was developed to address the evolving competencies of today’s and tomorrow’s weight management RDNs and NDTRs in ways that support the needs of modern learners. 

Steps to Earn the Certificate of Training and 61 CPE Credits
  1. Complete fifteen pre-work modules
  2. Fully participate in a four-day live virtual event
  3. Pass a post-assessment with 80% passing score

Certificate course registrants must fully participate in all course content on the scheduled dates and times to receive the certificate and CPE credit. Partial CPE credit will not be awarded. Please refer to the cancellation policy prior to registering.

Please note: The Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults (both virtual and in person) are certificate of training courses, not certification programs. Learn More.


December 2024 Live Virtual Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults

Course Schedule:

Prework Deadline

Live Virtual Event Dates

Post Test Deadline

Monday, December 2, 2024

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024

Monday, December 23, 2024

Live Event Time:

  • 2pm-6pm ET; 1pm-5pm CT; 12pm-4pm MT; 11am-3pm PT Each day

Tuition:

  • Early Bird Tuition: $495 (credit card payments only). Tuition increases by $50 after October 30, 2024 11:59 pm CT. 
  • Registration ends November 13, 2024 or when maximum capacity is reached. Capacity is limited to 500 participants.

February 2025 Live Virtual Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults

Course Schedule:

Prework Deadline

Live Virtual Event Dates

Post Test Deadline

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Monday, February 24, 2025

Live Event Time:

  • 11am-3pm ET; 10am-2pm CT; 9am-1pm MT; 8am-12pm PT Each day

Tuition:

  • Early Bird Tuition: $495 (credit card payments only). Tuition increases by $50 after January 3, 2025 11:59 pm CT. 
  • Registration ends January 15, 2025 or when maximum capacity is reached. Capacity is limited to 500 participants.

Register here

Additional Information

Course Vision:

The vision for the Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatric and Adult Course is for participants to be able to:

Competently deliver weight management services that are patient-centered, evidence-based

Apply weight management competencies to a variety of settings

Engage clients where they live, work and play


Cancellation Policy:

Once the prework modules have been accessed, a refund will not be issued. CPE hours will be awarded for the prework modules and the live event. The tuition for these courses is non-transferrable to another course.  A $75 administrative processing fee will be required if a registration is cancelled before accessing the prework modules.


Course Eligibility:

CDR virtual courses are only open to all CDR credentialed practitioners --- RDNs/RDs, NDTRs/ DTRs and members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Active, Student, International and Retired).  Course Registrations will not be processed until eligibility requirements have been verified.

Graduate Information

Suggested Competencies: 
Click here for suggested competencies for the certificate of training course.

Future Certificate of Training Courses: 
For future Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults, click here

FAQ: 
Click here to review the helpful Certificate of Training FAQ. 

Verification of Completion: 
Please email weightmgmt@eatright.org with the practitioner’s full name for verification of completion of CDR’s Certificate of Training.

 

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