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Training

NCC offers a comprehensive training and certification program for those who license NDSR. The NDSR two-day training workshop includes individual and group practice using the software, learning about the NCC Food and Nutrient database, conducting dietary interviews, and dietary recall quality assurance. Training for those who license NDSR Fluoride includes the NDSR two-day training workshop with additional time to learn the specifics of collecting fluoride data.

Training is held on the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Campus at NCC. Computers are provided. The NDSR training workshop has been approved for 15 hours of continuing education credits by the American Dietetic Association.

Upcoming NDSR Training Workshops

• December 7-8, 2009 (Monday and Tuesday) at NCC
• January 11-12, 2010 (Monday and Tuesday) at NCC
• February 8-9, 2010 (Monday and Tuesday) at NCC
• March 15-16, 2010 (Monday and Tuesday) at NCC

Complete the registration form at least two weeks prior to the workshop to reserve a space.

Certification

NCC provides certification to promote a standardized approach for all dietary interviewers working on one research project. Requirements are . . .

1. Attend a training workshop.

The training workshop includes practice using the software, learning about the database, and the multiple-pass method of collecting dietary data.

2. Conduct a baseline recall with an NCC trainer.

The baseline recall provides information to you and the NCC trainer about the skills developed during training. This is an opportunity to receive individualized instructions on navigating the software and database, and interviewing.

3. Conduct ten recalls and send to NCC for evaluation.

Interviewing ten study-similar subjects provides practice using the software to conduct dietary interviews. NDSR backup files are sent to NCC for review and feedback.

4. Conduct a final recall with an NCC trainer.

The final recall allows you to demonstrate the skills mastered. This is another opportunity to ask questions about the software, database and other issues encountered while collecting dietary recalls.

Contact Mary Stevens at 612.626.9428 or steve004@umn.edu for more information.