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NP 550: Scope of Practice and Ethics in Nutritional Psychology (NP 550)


Description

A Continuing Education Course for Mental Health Professionals and Dietitians

Content
  • Administrative
  • NP 550 Syllabus
  • Instructor Welcome Message
  • Terms and Definitions
  • Module 1: Defining Scope of Practice in an Interdisciplinary Context
  • Module 1 Key Terms & Definitions
  • Module 1: Defining Scope of Practice in an Interdisciplinary Context
  • Learning Multiple Scopes of Practice
  • Scope of Practice Beyond Licensed Clinicians
  • Defining Scope of Practice: Professional Authority, Legal Boundaries,
  • Historical Context: How Nutrition and Mental Health Developed as Separate
  • Introduction to Nutritional Psychology: The Diet-Mental Health Relationship
  • The Education-Intervention Distinction: Psychonutritional Education vs. Clinical
  • Competence as an Ethical Obligation: APA Standard 2.01 and CDR Principle 1
  • The Role of Continuing Education: Building Competence in Nutritional Psychology
  • Case Study: Dr. Martinez Wants to Discuss Dietary Patterns with a Depressed
  • Module 1 Knowledge Check
  • Self-Assessment: Mapping Your Professional Scope and Competence
  • Module 1 Key Takeaways
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • Module 2: Scope of Practice for Licensed Mental Health Professionals
  • Overview
  • Module 2 Key Terms & Definitions
  • Profession-Specific Scope Analysis
  • What Falls Within Scope: Psychonutritional Education Activities
  • What Falls Outside Scope: Clinical Nutrition Assessment, Diagnosis, and
  • State Regulatory Landscape: Exclusive vs. Non-Exclusive Scope Laws
  • The General Nutrition Information Exemption
  • Nutritional Advice vs. Medical Advice: Legal Distinctions
  • Case Study: Dr. Chen, The Vicious Cycle Model, and Scope Boundaries
  • State Law Review Exercise
  • Module 2 Knowledge Check
  • Self-Assessment: Applying Scope Boundaries to Your Practice
  • Module 2 Key Takeaways
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • Module 3: Scope of Practice for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
  • Overview
  • Module 3 Key Terms & Definitions
  • CDR Scope and Standards of Practice: Flexible Boundaries
  • What Falls Within Scope for RDNs: Psychonutritional Education Activities
  • What Falls Outside Scope for RDNs
  • CDR Code of Ethics: Guiding Principles for Scope Decisions
  • The Scope of Practice Decision Algorithm: CDR’s 8-Step Tool
  • Behavioral Health Counseling Skills Within Dietetic Scope
  • Module 3 Knowledge Check
  • Case Studies
  • Self-Assessment Activity: Perception Gap Reflection Survey
  • Module 3 Key Takeaways
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • Module 4: Scope of Practice for Certified and Credentialed Practitioners
  • Overview
  • Module 4 Key Terms & Definitions
  • Categories of Certified and Credentialed Practitioners
  • NBHWC Scope of Practice: Educate, Guide, Empower
  • State-Level Regulatory Risks
  • General Nutrition Education vs. Individualized Nutrition Counseling
  • General Mental Health Information vs. Psychotherapy
  • Risk Management for Unlicensed Professionals
  • Module 4 Knowledge Check
  • Case Studies
  • Self-Assessment Activities
  • Module 4 Key Takeaways
  • Module 4 Quiz
  • Module 5: Ethical Decision-Making and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Overview
  • Module 5 Key Terms & Definitions
  • The Need for Structured Ethical Decision-Making
  • Core Bioethical Principles Applied to Nutritional Psychology
  • Common Ethical Dilemmas in Nutritional Psychology Practice
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration Models
  • Building Referral Networks
  • Cultural and Social Considerations
  • Informed Consent for Interdisciplinary Education
  • Module 5 Knowledge Check
  • Instructional Activities
  • Module 5 Key Takeaways
  • Module 5 Quiz
  • Module 6: Putting It Into Practice: Integration, Documentation, and Your Action
  • Overview
  • Module 6 Key Terms & Definitions
  • Documentation Best Practices
  • Module 6 Knowledge Check
  • Informed Consent Templates
  • Maintaining and Expanding Competence
  • Staying Current
  • Liability and Risk Management
  • Creating Your Personalized Action Plan
  • Instructional Activities
  • Self-Assessment and Post-Course Evaluation
  • Module 6 Key Takeaways
  • Module 6 Quiz
  • Course Extra
  • NP550 Course Conclusion
  • NP 550 Final Exam
  • Course References
  • NP 550 Course Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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