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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
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Heart-Healthy Eating: A Clinician’s Guide to Smart Food and Label Decisions - 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit
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Priya M.
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Course
Learn to apply evidence-based dietary patterns and practical, culturally responsive nutrition counseling to reduce cardiovascular risk within time-limited osteopathic clinical visits.
Course
Heart-Healthy Eating: A Clinician’s Guide to Smart Food and Label Decisions - 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit
1.0 Credit / CME HourText
Learn to apply evidence-based dietary patterns and practical, culturally responsive nutrition counseling to reduce cardiovascular risk within time-limited osteopathic clinical visits.
Nationally & state accredited
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What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Analyze the latest scientific evidence (2021–2026) regarding dietary patterns, including Mediterranean, DASH, and plant-forward eating, in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.
Evaluate Nutrition Facts labels and ingredient lists to identify hidden cardiovascular risks, including sodium compounds and varied nomenclature for added sugars.
Apply the osteopathic tenet that the person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit when delivering actionable, culturally responsive dietary counseling within a 15-minute clinical encounter.
Course description
This course reviews evidence-based dietary patterns used to reduce cardiovascular risk and supports osteopathic physicians in translating nutrition guidance into brief, practical counseling. It compares common eating patterns used in cardiovascular prevention and explains how ultra-processed food intake and sodium exposure can influence cardiometabolic risk. Learners will practice interpreting Nutrition Facts labels and ingredient lists to identify added sugars and hidden sources of sodium. The course emphasizes realistic workflows for a time-limited visit and includes examples of culturally responsive counseling.
This activity addresses a practice gap: osteopathic physicians recognize nutrition as central to cardiovascular prevention but report limited training in delivering specific, actionable, culturally relevant guidance during routine care.
This course addresses these gaps by linking current evidence to practical clinical workflows, teaching osteopathic physicians to navigate the guideline-to-practice bottleneck. It also builds skills for culturally responsive counseling that respects heritage food patterns and real-world constraints. By strengthening brief-encounter counseling strategies and leveraging interprofessional support networks, osteopathic physicians can provide specific, actionable dietary guidance in routine care.
Course content
Global Burden and the Nutrition Gap
Evidence-Based Dietary Patterns
Decoding the Modern Food Label
Practical Advice and Behavioral Change
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Course details
CE Broker ID20-1355040
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
Al J. VentzekFAAEM, D.O
Al J. VentzekFAAEM, D.O
Al J. Ventzek, DO, FAAEM is an Attending Emergency Physician at Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, Florida, where he has practiced since 2006. He also serves as Medical Director of Fire Rescue Operations for Tequesta Fire Rescue and Medical Director at Elite IV in Jupiter, FL. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Ventzek completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University. His professional background includes leadership roles in medical education and physician peer review, as well as consulting in urgent care and telehealth innovation. A Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, he is an active member of multiple professional organizations and has lectured on sepsis management, traumatic brain injury, and critical care.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
The Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. LMU-DCOM designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Heart-Healthy Eating: A Clinician’s Guide to Smart Food and Label Decisions - 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit", provides 1 contact hour of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by AOA - LMU - 1 HOUR. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Physician. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Dawn O.Nutritionist
Verified reviewI am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
Pr
Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Verified reviewPr
Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
Cr
Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
Al
Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. Al J. Ventzek, DO, FAAEM, and Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, faculty for this educational event, have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Planners:
Al J. Ventzek, DO, FAAEM – Faculty/Presenter, Planner
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC – Faculty/Presenter, Planner, Content Reviewer
Peter A. Kreckel, RPh - Planner
Passing Grade
Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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