Continuing education is an essential part of being a dietitian. But let’s be honest, finding the right CEU for registered dietitians can often feel like just another task on an already overwhelming to-do list.
Finding relevant, high-quality courses can be frustrating. Some dietitian CEU options feel outdated, too broad, or disconnected from real-world practice. Others require sifting through too many options just to find something that actually aligns with your interests. And let’s not forget the challenge of making time for CEU courses while balancing staying on top of nutrition research, client work, charting, and life outside of work.
If you’ve ever wished for a way to earn CEUs without jumping through hoops, Dietitian Success Center (DSC) is introducing something new: live CEU-approved workshops, available throughout the year, designed to be engaging, relevant, and easy to access.
Here’s what you need to know:
Understanding Dietitian CEU Requirements
To maintain your credentials, registered dietitians must complete 75 continuing education units (CEUs) every five years. But beyond just meeting a requirement, CEUs are meant to be an opportunity to stay up to date with the latest research, expand your skills, and grow in your career.
The challenge is that not all CEUs are created equal. Some issues dietitians commonly face include:
- Lack of time: Juggling work, personal responsibilities, and professional development can feel overwhelming. Especially if it’s overly self-paced.
- Uninspiring courses: Some CEU options are outdated, too general, or don’t offer practical takeaways.
- Finding relevant topics: Some CEU courses don’t address real issues that dietitians face in practice.
- High costs: Paying for multiple CEU courses can add up quickly.
CEUs shouldn’t feel like a box to check, they should be meaningful learning experiences that actually help you improve as a dietitian.
A New Approach to Earning CEUs with Live Learning Labs
To make CEUs more engaging and practical, Dietitian Success Center will now be offering live, interactive CEU workshops throughout the year.
How It Works:
We’re planning four live Learning Labs per year (one per quarter):
- Pre- and post-workshop assignments to reinforce learning
- Designed for dietitians in all practice areas with practical, real-world applications
- Aiming for 5 CEUs for each session
These sessions are included in the DSC Practitioner Tier Membership, meaning members don’t need to search for separate CEU courses or spend extra money on continuing education. You can access the dietitian CEU workshops alongside all of the time-saving resources DSC offers our Practitioner members including client handouts, nutrition video courses, evidence summaries and nutrition cheat sheets.
Topics Designed for Today’s Dietitians
Each live CEU session will focus on timely, high-impact topics that reflect the realities of working as a dietitian.
Here’s a look at the topics being covered in 2025. Each year we will choose topics that are relevant to dietitians in most areas of practice:
- Recognizing and addressing disordered eating in practice: Learn how to identify subtle signs of disordered eating across different client populations, communicate in a supportive and evidence-based way, and avoid common pitfalls when discussing food behaviors.
- Understanding the role of emerging weight management medications: Get up to speed on the latest pharmaceutical options being used for weight loss, their impact on nutrition care, and how to navigate conversations with clients who are using or considering these treatments.
- Navigating professional mistakes and building resiliency in dietetic practice: Explore the common challenges dietitians face when they feel they’ve made an error, how to learn and grow from mistakes without self-doubt, and strategies to shift from a perfectionist mindset to a more resilient approach.
- Exploring the impact of AI on dietetic practice: Learn how artificial intelligence is being integrated into nutrition care, the opportunities and risks of AI-driven tools, and best practices for using technology responsibly while maintaining professional integrity.
These Learning Labs aren’t just about earning dietitian CEUs, they’re designed to be engaging, interactive, and directly applicable to your work.
Making Continuing Education Easier and More Valuable
Earning CEUs for registered dietitians shouldn’t be about just checking off a requirement. It should first and foremost be about staying informed, building confidence, and growing as a professional.
This new approach to CEUs through DSC live workshops is designed to help dietitians:
- Earn up to 20 CEUs per year without spending hours searching for courses.
- Stay ahead of nutrition trends with real-world, relevant topics.
- Engage with expert speakers in an interactive format.
Apply knowledge immediately to improve client care.
How to Get Started
If you’re already a DSC Practitioner Tier Member (which includes all Legacy Members), you’re all set, these CEU workshops are included in your membership!
Not a member? You can get started with DSC FREE today to access our free resources, dietitian community forum, check out all of the time-saving resources we have to offer, and learn more about DSC’s CEU offerings and upcoming live events.
Continuing Education That Works for You
Dietitians shouldn’t have to struggle to find relevant, high-quality CEUs. Whether you’re looking to stay current on new research, refine your skills, or simply earn CEUs in a way that feels meaningful, these new live workshops are designed to make continuing education easier, more engaging, and more valuable.
Members can register for the next live CEU workshop here and earn credits while gaining practical knowledge for your career!
Meet all of your professional development needs and access 300+ client handouts with a Dietitian Success Center membership. Get started for free! Access your DSC starter kit and join a supportive community of dietitians today.
