The New Normal: Navigating the Telemedicine World for Nutrition Counseling

Program Date: 27 October 2020

Publication Date: 3 December 2020

Continuing Education Units: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0

Course Description:

In this course, you’ll identify the needs for a successful virtual patient experience; discuss techniques to engage in effective dialogue; and share stories from the frontline on how to embark on an interactive discussion related to nutrition. Originally presented as a live webinar on October 27, 2020.

Course Objectives:

•Identify the needs for a successful virtual patient experience.

•Discuss techniques to engage in effective dialogue regarding nutrition with patients in a virtual setting.

•Share stories from the frontline on how to embark on an interactive discussion related to nutrition.

CDR Level: 1
Performance Indicators: 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.6, 4.1.5
Run Time: 52

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Stephen Koesters, MD, MBA

Associate Professor,

Department of Internal Medicine

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Chief Executive Office - Help Find A Doctor, Inc.

Columbus, OH, USA

Dr Stephen Koesters grew up in Ohio and attended medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He remained in Columbus to complete his residency training in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics before joining The Ohio State University Medical Center as an attending physician in an academic primary care practice. He enjoys treating a diverse population of patients and has a strong interest in working with his patients and families to develop strategies to promote long term health. He is committed to lifelong learning and was inspired to complete his Master of Business Administration in 2018. In addition to ongoing patient care activities, he has leveraged his unique skill set to fund a start-up company, which is working to address some of the many challenges of healthcare. He remains a dedicated father of three growing children and enjoys nurturing their dreams as they are growing up “way too fast

Jeanne Hendricks, RDN

Founder and Owner

This InspiRD Life

Danville, CA, USA

Jeanne Hendricks is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and lover of all things food. She is the Founder and Owner of This InspiRD Life, a health and wellness brand that shares her unwavering appreciation for the food we eat and how it fuels our mind, body and soul. Using science-based information combined with simple, plant-forward cooking, she inspires audiences to reach their full potential through realistic and sustainable lifestyle habits. Jeanne is a content expert in the field of nutrition, health and wellness and serves as an independent contractor in this capacity, contributing to media segments, articles and speaking engagements. Prior to launching This InspiRD Life, Jeanne served as Clinical Manager for Virtua Medical Group in Southern New Jersey where she counseled clients, led a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and developed programming that supported thousands of patients towards achieving their health and wellness goals.

Jeanne graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor's degree in Health Education and started her career as a health educator in Maryland where she quickly identified nutrition as her life's passion. She went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from West Chester University, completed her dietetic training with ARAMARK Healthcare and is currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. In her free time, you can find Jeanne and her family traveling, enjoying nature and discovering new recipes together in their kitchen.