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From Employee to Entrepreneur: Transitioning from Clinical Work to Private Practice - Dietitian CPE Continuing Professional Education, 15 CE Hours

From Employee to Entrepreneur: Transitioning from Clinical Work to Private Practice - Dietitian CPE Continuing Professional Education, 15 CE Hours

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  • CDR Approved: Yes
  • Self-Paced Reading Format
  • Quiz & Certificate Included

Approved for 15 CPEUs

CPE Type: 741 Online/Web-Based Course/Enduring Activity

Here's How Simple It Is:

  1. Read the material online
  2. Complete the quiz online
  3. Get your certificate of completion immediately and earn hours towards your license renewal

Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will expand their knowledge and confidence in building and managing a flexible, client-centered nutrition business outside of traditional employment settings.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe the mindset shifts required to transition from working as an employee to running a private nutrition practice.
  • Identify key steps in defining a niche, designing services, and setting pricing that reflects professional expertise and client outcomes.
  • Understand foundational legal, financial, and marketing structures necessary to operate a sustainable practice.
  • Implement strategies for managing time, creating visibility, and evolving a business model that supports both income and personal well-being.

Who Should Enroll? 

  • Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs): Nutrition professionals who are exploring or preparing to transition from employment in hospitals, clinics, or institutions to starting their own client-based practice. This course is ideal for those seeking more autonomy, purpose-driven services, and flexibility in how they deliver care.
  • Nutrition Specialists: Educators and clinicians ready to broaden their scope by launching a private practice focused on diabetes care, prevention, or blood sugar management in a self-directed setting.

CDR Learning Plan Alignment

Activity Number: CDR 188582, ANFP 169368

CDR Spheres Supported: Communications, Leadership and Advocacy, Education and Counseling, Business, Industry and Product Development, and Organization Management

Performance Indicators Covered: 3.2.4, 4.1.1, 4.1.5, 10.2.1, 12.1.1, 12.2.4, 12.2.9, 15.1.1, 15.1.7, and 15.1.8

If this course supports your practice but doesn’t match your current Learning Plan, you may revise your plan at any time through the CDR portal.

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