Lecturer: Cosette Fakih El Khoury, PhD, LD
CPECS: 3

The Advanced Cardiovascular Diseases Practicum is an evidence-based clinical training designed for dietitians and healthcare professionals seeking advanced expertise in cardiovascular nutrition therapy. This practicum focuses on the nutritional management of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular risk reduction through practical applications and case-based learning.

Participants will explore the latest medical nutrition therapy (MNT) guidelines for cardiovascular diseases while learning how to interpret lipid profiles, blood pressure targets, and individualized clinical parameters to create effective nutrition interventions. The training emphasizes practical diet planning strategies that improve patient outcomes and support long-term cardiovascular health.

What You Will Learn

• Understand the latest evidence-based nutrition guidelines for hypertension and dyslipidemia

• Interpret blood lipid values and blood pressure targets using current clinical standards

• Apply medical nutrition therapy strategies to cardiovascular disease management

• Develop individualized dietary interventions for cardiovascular patients

• Analyze real clinical cases and adapt meal plans accordingly

• Improve confidence in evidence-based cardiovascular nutrition counseling

Course Schedule

5:00 – 5:10 PM
Introduction

5:10 – 6:10 PM
Module 1: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Hypertension & Dyslipidemia

6:10 – 7:00 PM
Module 2: Understanding & Interpreting Clinical Targets

7:00 – 7:45 PM
Module 3: Practical Application & Group Case Study

7:45 – 8:00 PM
Closing & Wrap-Up

This practicum combines clinical knowledge with practical applications to help dietitians confidently support patients with cardiovascular diseases in clinical practice.