Nutrition Assessment and Prescription for Physical Therapists

Course overview

The purpose of the online Nutrition Assessment and Prescription Course is to provide physical therapists (PTs) with an intermediate level of knowledge of nutrition, nutrition assessment, and dietary prescription. Topics for PTs will include scope of practice assessment, dietary clinical assessments and problem list creation, and dietary prescription concepts specific for physical therapy outcomes. The 3 hour online course, for physical therapists only, will be presented in a multimedia approach including visual, auditory, and interactive components to optimize learning for all participants. Brief quizzes throughout the course and an end-of-course exam will promote retention and success in achieving the listed objectives. This course is not designed to train the PT to become a dietitian, nor does it replace prudent referral to licensed dietary services.