Client-Directed Counseling for Nutrition Professionals Certificate

This program provides registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) with proven techniques for refining their counseling skills—a critical component in promoting positive client behavior change. Nutrition professionals can significantly enhance their clinical expertise, along with client satisfaction and success, by using skillful counseling techniques, especially those that encourage open, productive partnerships. Upon completion of these courses, learners will be positioned to increase their effectiveness and confidence as in-demand nutrition counselors through improved knowledge, skills, and practice.

Courses

Key Takeaways

Strengthen client interactions using social cognitive learning theory to promote lasting behavior change
Interpret your and your clients’ non-verbal cues and self-manage during counseling sessions
Combine intuition and your client’s perspective to correctly identify nutrition problems and develop solutions
Recognize clients’ specific wants and needs to develop motivational goals aligned with their desire for change
Enhance client confidence in achieving their goals through increased empathy
Customize how you translate nutrition information to diverse clientele, blending this with your natural communication style

What You’ll Earn

Client-Directed Counseling for Nutrition Professionals Certificate from Cornell Division of Nutritional Sciences
24 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Units from Commission on Dietetic Registration

Who Should Enroll

United States students must be a Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN), Diet Technician Registered (DTR/NDTR), or have completed a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
International students need to have a credential approved by the International Confederation of Dietetic Associations

Total Investment

$1,999 with monthly payment options available
2 months to complete all the courses

How To Enroll

For more information on how to enroll, please visit Client-Directed Counseling for Nutrition Professionals