Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition: Converting Conversations into Change - Dietitian CPE Continuing Professional Education, 10 CE Hours

Approved for 10 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 CPE towards your license renewal
   

Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will strengthen their ability to guide clients through ambivalence, clarify values, and increase follow-through using collaborative communication strategies that support client-led change.

Course Objectives

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

• Define the core principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and distinguish them from traditional directive counseling styles.
• Apply MI-based skills such as reflective listening, affirmations, and client-led goal setting in both clinical and non-clinical nutrition settings.
• Translate MI techniques into client onboarding, discovery calls, marketing content, and digital communications to enhance engagement and adherence.
• Design written and verbal messages that honor client autonomy, reduce resistance, and evoke intrinsic motivation across 1:1, group, and scalable formats.

Who Should Enroll? 

• Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs): Nutrition professionals looking to deepen their effectiveness in counseling and communication, especially in private practice, health coaching, or program-based models.
• Health and Wellness Professionals: Coaches, therapists, and educators seeking evidence-based tools to guide client behavior change without pressure, shame, or rigid protocols.
• Practice Owners & Program Creators: Clinicians building scalable services—such as courses, group programs, or memberships—who want to ensure their messaging is both ethical and effective.