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Translating Nutrition Research into Community Education: A Workshop for Implementing Diet-Related Chronic Disease Curricula

Apply Today to Attend PCRM’s Fall 2012 Food for Life Training, Nov. 7-9, 2012

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Overview

Apply Today to Attend PCRM’s Spring 2012 Food for Life Training Once accepted, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the following at the training:

Certification to teach PCRM’s Food for Life class modules focused on healthful eating for cancer and diabetes prevention and survival, weight management, and children
Continuing education credits in the amount of 20 credit hours have been approved for nurses and dietitians
Nutrition research lectures by PCRM’s experts, including Neal Barnard, M.D., with the latest research on plant-based nutrition for disease prevention and survival
Tips and techniques presented by an accomplished Food for Life instructor on best practices for conducting classes
Live nutrition and cooking class presentation by a seasoned instructor
Premium quality cookware from Food for Life program sponsors, Saladmaster and Vitamix, for use in teaching classes
On-going support and resources from PCRM’s headquarters after the training
Complimentary breakfasts and lunches (exceptions noted in the agenda)

IMPORTANT DATES

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Application Deadline: Aug. 7, 2012

Application Review Period: Aug. 1–Sept. 7, 2012

Training Acceptance Notifications: Sept. 7, 2012

Training Fee Payment Deadline: Sept. 28, 2012

Next Instructor Training: Spring 2013

Earn Professional Education Credits

This program has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 20.0 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEU).

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Virginia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The VNA-CEA approval number is 11-09-05S for 20.0 contact hours of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE).

WHEN	Wednesday, Nov. 7 – Friday, Nov. 9, 2012
WHERE	PCRM Headquarters 5100 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Ste. 400 Washington, DC 20016
WHAT	Continuing education and certified training program to teach cancer, diabetes, weight management, and kids’ classes for the Food for Life program.
HOW	Apply by downloading the appropriate application materials (i.e., fees, video submission, etc.).
WHO	20 spaces are available at the trainings for individuals and institution representatives. Sponsors, Saladmaster and Vitamix, will also be present.

	Food for Life Instructor	Food for Life Educational Alliance Program Partner
Apply for this if you are	Seeking to be an independent, “freelance” cooking instructor Not affiliated with or sponsored by a company or organization to teach the program in your community Seeking to teach at multiple venues in your community	Either: Seeking to teach the program outside of the United States The owner of an organization/ company that will add the program to its offerings The representative of your employer or affiliated with an organization/company for which you will be teaching the program Seeking to teach exclusively through your company/ employer, not at other venues
Training Fee	$599	$899
To apply	Click here	Click here

Testimonials

“I have been to many trainings, but this was by far the best yet. I am so excited to get out there and join the movement!” Kelly H., Food for Life Instructor, Training Class of November 2011

“Last week's conference and training was absolutely wonderful! I was awed at the organization and amount of work done to bring this training to us...and to the incredible heart and soul that was so obviously put into it.” Laurie A., Educational Alliance Program Partner, Training Class of November 2011

“I want to thank ALL of you, who made this experience THE most significant one for me in a very long time (many years). Aside from the fact that all of you worked incredibly hard to make it what it was, I am truly in awe at your dedication and your mission, all of which align with mine 100% - and then some. ... I have never met a franchise with a truer, purer intent than PCRM. Thank you for that.” Mona S., Food for Life Instructor, Training Class of November 2011

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