Ethics in Dietetics Practice

Brought to you by the ADA Center for Professional Development and the ADA Ethics Committee.

Suggested Learning Need Code: 1050
CPE Level: 2
CPE Hours: 2

Learning Objectives
After completing the self-study components, participants will be able to:
1. State the function and purpose of the ADA/CDR Code of Ethics.

2. Learn where to access the ADA/CDR Code of Ethics from the ADA Web site, mail order, fax on demand, or the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

3. Identify resources available through the Association regarding the ADA/CDR Code of Ethics.

4. Identify the distinction between ethical issues and legal, policy, or personal issues.

5. Identify principles within the ADA/CDR Code of Ethics that may apply to a specific situation in her/his practice.

This self-study includes the following components:

 

• ADA/CDR Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics
  Powerpoint with audio
• Appendix A — Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics
  (Published in the January 1999 Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
• Appendix B — Code of Ethics
  Case Scenarios
• Appendix C — Further Reading List
  
• Appendix D — Tools and Resources
  
• CPE Questionnaire
  
  If you have difficulty downloading the audio/PowerPoint file, please use the following:
  
• PowerPoint without audio
  
• PowerPoint script
  
  
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  2 hours CPE with $25 processing fee for Nonmembers
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