Level of Implementation of the Institute of Medicine Recommended Core Competencies among Dietetics Education Programs

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Information The Continuing Professional Education (CPE) quiz for this article is available for free to Academy members through the MyCDRGo app (available for iOS and Android devices) and http://bit.ly/2xrBFvM. Simply log in with your Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or Commission on Dietetic Registration username and password, click “Journal Article Quiz” on the next page, then click the “Additional Journal CPE quizzes” button to view a list of available quizzes. Non-members may take CPE quizzes by sending a request to [email protected] There is a fee of $45 per quiz (includes quiz and copy of article) for non-member Journal CPE. CPE quizzes are valid for 1 year after the issue date in which the articles are published. The health care system in the United States has gained attention for concerns related to high costs and poor outcomes. In 2003, citing inadequate preparation of health professionals, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) introduced five core competencies designed to be included in the curricula across health care professions. Professions, including nursing and pharmacy, have assessed the degree to which these competencies have been incorporated into their educational programs. However, little is known about the degree to which these competencies have been implemented into dietetics education. The purpose of this article is to explore the extent to which nutrition and dietetics education has responded to this call for change in the training of future health care professionals and to identify recommendations for the future. The Continuing Professional Education (CPE) quiz for this article is available for free to Academy members through the MyCDRGo app (available for iOS and Android devices) and http://bit.ly/2xrBFvM. Simply log in with your Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or Commission on Dietetic Registration username and password, click “Journal Article Quiz” on the next page, then click the “Additional Journal CPE quizzes” button to view a list of available quizzes. Non-members may take CPE quizzes by sending a request to [email protected] There is a fee of $45 per quiz (includes quiz and copy of article) for non-member Journal CPE. CPE quizzes are valid for 1 year after the issue date in which the articles are published.