Overview

Patients with lipid disorders and cardiovascular disease commonly seek advice about diet related issues in the treatment or management of their disease. Numerous studies have shown that nutrition counseling programs can produce beneficial changes in diet, weight, and blood lipids.

This half-day workshop will consist of a mix of didactic and small-group role-playing and is designed to assist all levels of healthcare practitioners. It will include discussions on building rapport, application of principles and techniques involved in interviewing, assessing and providing nutrition counseling, developing goals/outcomes and therapeutic relationships with patients/clients. Small group role-playing will focus on case-study evaluation and simulated nutrition counseling with patients.

This workshop is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, dietitians, exercise physiologists and other healthcare professonals who manage patients with lipid disorders.

Course Curriculum

• Dietary Strategies for Lipid Management
• Introduction to Basic Counseling Skills and Motivational Interviewing
• Behavioral Strategies for Implementing Change
• Counseling Strategies for Adults, Children and Special Populations
• Role-playing Activity