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MFNS @ ADA FNCE 2005

MFNS DPG Executive Committee members staff the DPG display at the ADA FNCE Showcase in St. Louis. L to R: Pam Ferguson, Linda Horace and Gayle Dixon

2006 ASHFSA/MFNS DPG Management Symposium
“A Declaration of Leadership”

The Management in Food and Nutrition Systems (MFNS) Dietetic Practice Group and the American Society for Healthcare Foodservice Administrators co-hosted the 32^nd Philadelphia South Jersey ADHFSA Symposium March 8-9, 2006 in King of Prussia Pa. After reviewing the evaluations, over 115 attendees overwhelmingly agreed that both days were well worth the time and money. Twelve and the half continuing education credits were given for both days.

If you missed this year’s program make sure you think about attending next year. The dates will soon be finalized. For an overview of this year’s program see the 2006 spring edition of Market Link which is posted on the member only website.

Enjoying a break during the pre-conference workshop are, left to right, MFNS director at large, Mary Angela Miller, RS, RD, LD, FADA, “Food Safety Renewed” speaker, Ruby Puckett, MA,RD, FCSE, CFE; MFNS 2006-2007 chair elect Bill Barkley, RD, LD, FADA; MFNS 2007-2008 chair elect Joyce Scott Smith, MS, RD; and current MFNS chair Pam Ferguson, RD

New ADA Member Benefit!

ADA Has Your CPE Costs Covered!
ADA’s newest member benefit saves you time and money as you complete your continuing professional education (CPE) requirements. Members can get up to four units of CPE at no additional charge each month by reading specified Journal articles and taking the accompanying test.

Journal articles that meet your learning needs and are identified as approved for CPE credit are worth two CPEUs (Continuing Professional Education Units) each, and are classified by the Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) as “Pre-Approved, Self-Study.” This means that, unlike “Professional Reading” articles, you’re not limited to 15 CPEUs in a five-year cycle (10 for DTRs). There is no limit to the number of self-study Journal articles you can read for CPE in a five-year cycle—at no cost, and in the convenience of your home or office.

 Of course, if you’re using the Portfolio recertification process, the articles need to match the learning needs identified in your Learning Plan. With 24 Journal articles to choose from annually and 120 articles in five years, you’re bound to find many that meet your particular needs.