In addition to our academic courses, master's degree, grad minor/certificate, and online learning modules, the Center offers opportunities for health professionals to gain continuing education credits. Learn more about these opportunities below.
Continuing Education for Health Professionals
Food Matters for Health Professionals
Food Matters CE Course is an evidence-based, experiential-learning, applied nutrition, and culinary skills course for health professionals of all disciplines. The course addresses the role of food in specific health conditions and its function in health promotion and disease prevention. The relationship between the source of food and the larger food system to both environmental and human health will be explored, in addition to the importance of understanding the food system’s impact on patients and communities. Credits available: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™, ANCC Contact hours, MN Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice CEUs, and National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching CEUs (CEA-000171-1). See website for more details.
Integrative Nursing Webinars
Integrative nursing is a way of being-knowing-doing that advances the health and wellbeing of persons, families, and communities through caring and healing relationships. Integrative nurses use evidence to inform traditional and emerging interventions that support whole person and whole systems healing.
Interplay of Positionality and Power: Provider Authenticity and Role of Coconspirator for Equitable and Sustainable Healthcare Practices with Yukiko Nakajima, DNP, MSW, PMHNP, CNP-A, WHCNP
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 • 12 to 1 p.m. Central
The content of the webinar is designed for nurses. Other health professionals are welcome.
Building trusting relationships between patients and healthcare providers is not merely beneficial; it is essential for effective healthcare delivery. Trust enhances communication, encourages patient engagement, and ultimately leads to better health outcomes. By prioritizing these relationships, healthcare systems can foster environments that promote equity, understanding, and holistic care for all patients. The concept of positionality plays a crucial role in shaping these relationships.
The interplay of positionality and power highlights the need for self-reflective practice and authenticity among healthcare providers. By acknowledging their positionality, providers can build trust and facilitate better patient outcomes. Coconspirators play a vital role in this process by advocating for equity, creating supportive environments, and fostering collaboration. Together, these elements contribute to a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable healthcare system, ultimately benefiting both providers and patients.
Participants can earn 1.0 continuing nursing education contact hours.
Washington State University College of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Washington State University College of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Continuing Education for Health Coaches
In addition to our Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching master's degree, grad minor/certificate, the Center offers opportunities for health coaches to gain continuing education credits to maintain their eligibility to continue their NBC-HWC status (requires 36 CEU every 3 years).