Access, Connection, and Engagement Training
In order to meet ACEND Accreditation Standards, program preceptors must be trained on strategies to recognize biases in self and others and reduce instances of microaggressions and discrimination. To meet this requirement, preceptors should . All sessions will be recorded and made available to those who are registered. Recordings of previous webinars are also available.
ACEND Series of Webinars on Access, Connection and Engagement (2020–2025)
ACEND offers a series of webinars to address access, connection and engagement in its accredited programs. The webinars are free to access. All ACEND constituents (faculty, administrators, preceptors, students, interns, etc.) are invited to view.
Recorded Webinars
Unconscious Bias
Supporting our LGBTQ Students and Dietetic Interns
Supporting and Building Resilience in BIPOC Students and Dietetic Interns
Strengthening the Patient Connection: Deconstructing the Complexity of Racism and Food Webinar
Help All Students to Thrive: An Introduction to Culturally Sustaining Teaching
ACEND offers a series of free webinars to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in its accredited programs, providing 1.5 CPEUs each. All preceptors are invited to view these webinars. These webinar series meet the 2022 Accreditation Standards for Standard 5, Required Elements 5.2 and 5.3.
Empowering Dietetics Students Navigating Microaggressions & Advocacy in Academic Settings Webinar
(CEU credits awarded for attending live webinar only)
- (1.5 CPEUs; Expiration Date: March 7, 2027)
Empowering Dietetics Educators: Navigating Microaggressions & Advocacy in Academic Settings
- (1.5 CPEUs, CPE Level 3; CDR Ethics Requirement; Expiration Date: October 28, 2027)