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 (JREN). 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:
- 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 - Effect of Over-the-Counter Fish-Oil Administration on Plasma Lp(a) Levels in an End-Stage Renal Disease Population - Nov 2009
Read the article · Take the test - Modified Mininutritional Assessment Can Effectively Assess the Nutritional Status of Patients on Hemodialysis - Sep 2009
Read the article · Take the test - Effect of aggressive osteodystrophy management on clinical outcomes in stage 5 CKD - Jul 2009
Read the article · Take the test - Complementary and Alternative Medications Consumed by Renal Patients in Southern Germany - May 2009
Read the article · Take the test - Implementation of Standardized Nutrition Guidelines by Renal Dietitians Is Associated With Improved Nutrition Status - Mar 2009
Read the article · Take the test - Evaluation of a Phosphate Management Protocol to Achieve Optimum Serum Phosphate Levels in Hemodialysis Patients - Nov 2008
Read the article · Take the test - Fast Food, Phosphorus-Containing Additives, and the Renal Diet - Sep 2008
Read the article · Take the test - Prevalence of Vitamin D [25(OH)D] Deficiency and Effects of Supplementation with Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) in Stage 5 Chronic Kid - Jul 2008
Read the article · Take the test - Public Health Approach to Addressing Hyperphosphatemia Among Dialysis Patients - Jun 2008
Read the article · Take the test - Inadequate Energy and Excess Protein Intakes May Be Associated With Worsening Renal Function in Chronic Kidney Disease - Mar 2008
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 (JREN) CPE program.
