GLP-1 and Emerging Incretin Therapies Microcertificate
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GLP-1 and Emerging Incretin Therapies Microcertificate
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| Membership Type | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Member | $199.00 |
| Non-Member | $299.00 |
The GLP-1 and Emerging Incretin Therapies microcertificate is an advanced-level training designed for registered dietitian nutritionists. This program explores the growing role of incretin-based therapies in obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disease management, with emphasis on the nutrition implications of GLP-1, GIP, and emerging multi-agonist medications.
Learners will strengthen their ability to provide individualized nutrition care through comprehensive assessment, medical nutrition therapy, gastrointestinal symptom management, hydration and micronutrient support, and preservation of lean body mass during treatment. Special considerations across complex disease states and surgical populations are also addressed.
This microcertificate is ideal for RDNs seeking practical, evidence-informed strategies to support safe, sustainable, and patient-centered nutrition care in the rapidly evolving field of incretin therapies.
CPEU: 5.50 (Valid Until June 11, 2029)
Learning Objectives
- Develop individualized, evidence-based nutrition plans for patients using incretin therapies.
- Explain the physiological effects and clinical outcomes of incretin medications and apply this knowledge to nutrition care, weight management, and long-term patient support.
- Evaluate the interaction between incretin therapy, physical activity, and behavioral factors to design sustainable lifestyle interventions in collaboration with other health professionals.
- Apply trauma-informed care principles and consider key social determinants of health, including socioeconomic, access-to-care, and cultural factors, when providing medical nutrition therapy for patients using incretin medications.
Performance Indicators
- 5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision making.
- 9.1.1 Interprets and applies the appropriate evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.
- 11.2.3 Collects information related to client/patient use of medications, dietary supplements and integrative and functional medicines to identify potential adverse drug and nutrient interaction.
Barbara Roberts, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES
Speaker
Barbara is a healthcare leader with nearly 30 years of expertise in chronic diseases including obesity and diabetes care, with 20 years specializing in GLP-1 RA therapies, as well as an MS in Health Education. As an RDN and CDCES she has served as a senior consultant and supervisor for Diabetes and Nutrition Education Services.
Currently, Barbara is a key contributor to major professional initiatives for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, including writing for the Academy's President’s Strategic Plan on Wellbeing and Prevention, contributing to the organization's forward-looking mission to improve national health through research, education, and advocacy.
Barbara's dual focus on advanced pharmacology for people with diabetes and high-level organizational strategy ensures that nutrition professionals are equipped to lead in a fast-changing healthcare landscape.
Julie Parrott, PhD, MS, RDN, LDN
Speaker
Julie is a bariatric nutrition specialist and researcher with over 25 years of experience in metabolic and bariatric surgery care. She serves as the Chair of the Integrated Health Education and Training Committee for the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).
She is a Visiting Research Professor at the University of Sunderland, with a focus on micronutrient management, long-term follow-up models, and evidence-based nutrition guidelines for patients with metabolic and bariatric surgery. Dr. Parrott has authored international guidelines, book chapters, and numerous peer-reviewed publications, and is regularly invited as a faculty member and speaker for organizations such as IFSO, ASMBS and the International Bariatric Club.
In addition to her clinical and academic work, she provides expert witness review and consultation in bariatric nutrition-related litigation, bringing a rigorous, evidence-based approach to complex medico-legal cases.
Lauren Trocchio, PhD, MS, RD, CSSD, CSOWM, LD
Speaker
Lauren is a registered dietitian, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and a Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management with experience in obesity medication research and clinical nutrition care related to GLP-1 and emerging incretin-based therapies. Her research explored the lived experience of utilizing GLP-1 based therapies.
Lauren's work focuses on sustainable behavior change, nutrition adequacy, and long-term metabolic health, with an emphasis on translating evolving research into practical, patient-centered nutrition strategies that support interdisciplinary obesity care.
Melissa Mitri, MS, RD
Speaker
Melissa is a weight loss expert and nutrition communicator with over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She owns a virtual weight management practice where she helps clients achieve sustainable weight loss on or off GLP-1s and serves as a nutrition writer, consultant to health and wellness brands, and professional speaker.
Melissa helps translate complicated scientific research into easy-to-understand terms for the public and is a sought after nutrition expert in the media. She believes everyone has the power to improve their health, one small habit at a time.
Patricia Davidson, DCN, RDN, LDN, CDCES, FAND, CHSE
Dr. Patricia Davidson is a professor in the Department of Nutrition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. A registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, she has held both inpatient and outpatient clinical positions in nutrition and diabetes education.
Dr. Davidson is actively involved in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, contributing to several task forces including NCPro and RD Standards of Practice. She also serves on the Board of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and is a past chair of the Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group.
Her research focuses on the prevention and management of cardio-metabolic diseases, disease-specific quality of life, and the role of food heritage, culture, and foodways in tailoring medical nutrition therapy recommendations. Additionally, she explores interprofessional education and collaborative care models for ways to expand and advocate for the role the RDN.
Dr. Davidson is an experienced presenter and has authored or co-authored numerous publications in leading journals, including the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition in Clinical Practice, and the American Medical Association Informatics Journal.
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