Welcome to the Journal of Renal Nutrition Online CPE Program.
The Commission on Dietetic Registration designates this educational activity for CPE Level 2. The self-study programs are worth a maximum of 2 credits for Registered Dietitians (RD) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR).
Each CPE exercise consists of a single test with short questions that is based on a single article published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition (JRN). To start an exercise, follow these steps:
- Choose an article below and click on the "Read the article" link. This will open up the article on the Journal of Renal Nutrition site in a new browser window (you may need to turn off your pop-up blocker).
- If you are not a subscriber to the Journal of Renal Nutrition, you will need to register and then either purchase a subscription to the journal to view the article or purchase the article via pay-per-view. If you already subscribe to the Journal of Renal Nutrition, you will need to register and activate your online subscription or log-in to view the article.
- Read the article.
- Return to this page, which will remain open behind the article, and click on the "Take the test" link to take the test.
- When prompted, enter your first and last names and your credentials as you would like them to appear on your certificate.
- Take the test and click the button.
- Once you have successfully passed the test, you will be prompted to print out your certificate.
- BE SURE TO PRINT OUT YOUR CERTIFICATE AS YOUR INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SAVED AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COME BACK LATER TO PRINT IT OUT!
After taking each test, you may obtain the Level 2 credits for your Professional Development Portfolio. Credit for each test may be earned for up to 2 years after it is posted to the site. After 2 years, tests will expire and credit will no longer be offered.
Available Articles:
- Persistent Homocysteine Metabolism Abnormality Accelerates Cardiovascular Disease in Hemodialyzed Patients—the Nishinomiya Study - Jan 2012
Read the article · Take the test - Body Mass Index and the Risk of Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease - Nov 2011
Read the article · Take the test - Moreau-Gaudry X, et al. Serum creatinine improves body mass index survival prediction in hemodialysis patients: a 1-year prospective cohort analysis from the ARNOS study. - Sep 2011
Read the article · Take the test - Extra-Phosphate Load From Food Additives in Commonly Eaten Foods: A Real and Insidious Danger for Renal Patients - Jul 2011
Read the article · Take the test - Activity-Related Energy Expenditure of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis - May 2011
Read the article · Take the test - Vitamin D: The Iceberg Nutrient - Mar 2011
Read the article · Take the test - Vitamin D Deficiency in Dialysis Patients: Effect of Dialysis Modality and Implications on Outcome - Nov 2010
Read the article · Take the test - Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Mortality in Adults on Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review - Sep 2010
Read the article · Take the test - Adiponectin, Resistin and Leptin Response to Dietary Intervention in Diabetic Nephropathy - Jul 2010
Read the article · Take the test - Roles of Calcium-Sensing Receptor and Vitamin D Receptor in the Pathophysiology of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism - Apr 2010
Read the article · Take the test - Dietary Intakes of Fiber and Magnesium and Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome in First Year after Renal Transplant - Mar 2010
Read the article · Take the test - Nutrition Practices of Renal Dietitians in Hemodialysis Centers Throughout the United States: A Descriptive Study - Jan 2010
Read the article · Take the test
We would like to acknowledge:
Mauren McCarthy, MPH, RD, CSR, LD
Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD and
Jean Stover, RD, LDN
for their contributions to the Journal of Renal Nutrition (JRN) CPE program.
