CPEU/CEU: 1
Course Expiration Date: 10/7/2028. You have until that date to complete your CPEU Evaluation or Webinar Feedback Survey for this course.
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The CDR Activity Number for this course is: 189828
Ethics and the Dietitian in the Era of Social Media, Technology, and AI Article + CE Evaluation (Quiz)
Course Type: 741—Enduring Activity
Includes CE Evaluation/Reporting Form: You will submit it online and receive your CE Certificate immediately.
Suggested Learning Level: 1
About This Course
Meet your Ethics CE requirement with this informative and relevant course! Social media and artificial intelligence (AI) offer the potential to enhance professional reach and improve efficiency and client outcomes. Learn how to take advantage of this innovative technology responsibly and ethically.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this article, readers will be able to:
- State three key benefits of social media for healthcare professionals
- Identify two ways in which social media can positively impact a dietitian’s business and or his or her clients
- Identify two principles of the Code of Ethics that dietitians must adhere to when engaging in social media
- State two appropriate ways to disclose a conflict of interest on a social media platform
- Identify the principles governing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ voluntary Pledge of Professional Civility
- State three AI-associated ethical concerns that may impact the field of nutrition and dietetics
Technology is rapidly evolving. Ethics and the Dietitian in the Era of Social Media, Technology, and AI article and CE course delivers timely, practical guidance to help nutrition professionals navigate the digital landscape with professionalism, integrity, and confidence.
Published 2025. 9 pages.
1 CPEU CE Course. See the PIs tab for suggested Performance Indicators.
Reading the article Ethics and the Dietitian in the Era of Social Media, Technology, and AIÂ and successfully passing the CE exam awards 1 CPEU in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
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CPEU/CEU: 1
NOTE: Course Expiration Date: 10/7/2028. You have until that date to complete your CPEU Evaluation or Webinar Feedback Survey for this course.
1.1.1 Participates and documents engagement in professional development activities to maintain and enhance competence.
1.1.2 Pursues and embraces opportunities to advance practice.
1.1.3 Keeps abreast of changes in practice and in the practice environment that affect individual competence and legislative scope
of practice.
1.1.5 Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice.
1.1.6 Recognizes and exercises professional judgment within the limits of individual qualifications.
1.2.1 Recognizes and discloses any conflicts of interest, including any financial interests in products or services.
1.2.2 Keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state/territory, and local and/or tribal legislation, regulations, policies and standards.
1.2.3 Models organizational mission and vision statements, principles and values.
1.2.4 Maintains and appropriately uses credentials and certifications.
1.2.5 Respects intellectual property rights, including citations and recognition of the ideas and work of others.
1.2.6 Provides accurate and truthful information in all communications.
1.2.7 Reports inappropriate, unethical or incompetent behavior or treatment of others.
1.3.1 Recognizes actual or potential ethical issues and dilemmas encountered in practice.
1.3.2 Uses an ethical framework to guide decisions.
1.3.3 Uses ethical reasoning and decision-making processes to address ethical dilemmas.
1.4.4 Demonstrates awareness that informed consent is an ongoing process.
1.4.5 Identifies situations in which informed consent is problematic and rectifies issues appropriate to the situation.
1.5.4 Effectively manages changes in professional interactions to maintain professional boundaries.
1.5.5 Demonstrates professional behaviors and professional boundaries when using various media and online platforms.
1.6.1 Implements appropriate measures to protect personal health information (e.g., encryption, password protection).
1.6.2 Safeguards client confidentiality when sharing, transmitting, storing or destroying personal health information.
1.6.3 Obtains consent for the collection, storage, use and disclosure of personal and health information.
1.6.4 Adheres to legislative requirements and facility/employer guidelines regarding protection of privacy and security of
information.
1.6.5 Takes action to anticipate and minimize foreseeable risks to privacy and confidentiality.
1.6.6 Supports others in meeting their professional obligations to maintain confidentiality and privacy of personal information.
1.7.5 Applies knowledge of cultural foods, religious traditions, eating patterns and food and nutrition trends.
2.1.3 Reflects on how personal biases, privilege, and beliefs influence interpretation of evidence and research and changes behavior
accordingly.
2.1.8 Reviews, revises and updates policies and practices within organizations to ensure that norms are shaped with anti-discrimination
practices.
3.1.2 Identifies and addresses barriers to effective communication.
3.1.4 Uses a variety of media for effective communication.
3.1.5 Evaluates the effectiveness of communication methods used to ensure understanding of presented information.
3.2.2 Delivers information in a respectful and professional manner.
3.2.3 Delivers accurate and credible messaging.
3.2.4 Ensures written communications are timely, clear, legible, accurate and professional in nature.
3.2.5 Applies pertinent legislation and organization policies in communications.
3.3.2 Considers and respects the opinions, creativity, values, beliefs and perspectives of others.
3.3.3 Identifies opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships with individuals or organizations with shared visions.
3.3.5 Demonstrates conflict resolution and mediation skills.
4.1.2 Fosters a collaborative team culture that values diversity and high ethical standards.
4.1.3 Demonstrates ability to proactively develop and manage change.
4.2.3 Interprets legal terminology used to establish nutrition regulations and policies to support knowledge translation.
5.2.6 Integrates relevant information with previous learning, experience, professional knowledge, and current practice models.
6.1.2 Applies understanding of informatics terminology and input and output devices (e.g., food and nutrition management systems,
electronic health record (EHR), relational databases, wearables, cloud platforms, AI-driven tools).
6.1.5 Demonstrates principles of electronic file organization, including information storage, data protection, cybersecurity best practices
and basic computer skills to ensure compliance with privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA).
6.1.10 Seeks skills and knowledge to maintain proficiency and adapt to evolving technology advancements, including emerging tools,
systems, and innovations in healthcare (or nutrition) informatics.
6.2.1 Integrates technology platforms with other internal and external services (e.g., diet order entry system, risk management, disease
management, telehealth, data analytics).
6.2.6 Develops and implements HIT policies and procedures that align with privacy, security and confidentiality legislation and
regulation.
6.3.1 Complies with legislative requirements and organizational policies for collecting, using, maintaining, storing, sharing and
appropriately destroying personal health information.
6.3.2 Maintains security, confidentiality, and integrity in the electronic sharing, transmission, storage and destruction of information,
incorporating up-to-date security methods and secure cloud storage practices.
6.3.4 Takes appropriate action in response to unauthorized access, use and disclosure of information.
6.3.5 Understands emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning) and associated ethical considerations, including bias, data
ownership, transparency, and the responsible use of data by healthcare professionals or clients.
7.3.1 Accurately and ethically shares research findings with a variety of audiences.
10.3.5 Uses a variety of strategies to deliver education including telehealth and social media.
10.4.7 Demonstrates competent use of technology to enhance learning experiences and the delivery of information.
11.6.2 Adheres to legislative and organizational requirements regarding protection of privacy, security of information and storage and disclosure of client/patient records
12.4.1 Stays abreast of changing trends and technology in promotion, marketing and advertising products and services.
12.4.2 Adheres to advertising regulations and organizational policies.
12.4.3 Ensures advertising information is evidence-based, balanced, accurate and in the public’s best interest.
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Meredith Godfrey, MS, RD, LD Atlanta, GA –
I liked how it gave insight about the use of AI as this is something new that has not been addressed before.
Rebecca Oosterhout, MS, RDN, CD, FMNS, CLT –
Very helpful in providing an awareness of the concerns with social media and AI, and how to address with professionalism.