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This course provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition and dietetics across the Army, Air Force, and Navy. Participants will explore the specific missions, organizational structures, and staffing models of each branch, including key leadership and consultant teams. The curriculum covers strategic priorities, operational capabilities, and the impact of major reorganizations, such as the AFMEDCOM shift and its relationship to the Defense Health Agency (DHA). Attendees will gain a clear understanding of where military dietitians are stationed and how their roles support readiness across the joint force.
Target Audience
This activity provides continuing education for registered dieticians, dietetic technicians, occupational therapists, and occupational therapy assistants. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.
Learning Objectives
Army Nutrition Consultant Update
- Identify the mission and vision the Army Nutrition and be able to identify the Nutrition and Dietitian consultant team.
- Explain the organization of the Army Nutrition community, where we are stationed, staffing, and types of positions.
- Describe two priority areas for the Army Nutrition and Dietetics specialty.
Air Force Nutrition & Dietetics Overview
- State the 5 areas of Dietetics that USAF (US Air Force) Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Diet Technicians (4Ds) most often are assigned.
- Summarize the significant changes affecting the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS).
- Describe how the Air Force Medical Command (AFMEDCOM) reorganization impacts how USAF medical personnel relate to the Air Force/installation structure; discuss how this change is related to organizational changes within Defense Health Agency (DHA).
2026 Updates from Navy Dietetics
- Explain the organization of the Navy dietetics community, where we are stationed, staffing, and resources we use.
- Comprehend Navy dietetics’ operational capabilities and how we are being utilized.
Army Col. Justin D Kocher, RD. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.
Col Heidi L. Clark, MS, RD. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.
Navy CDR Melissa Amescua, MS, RD. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.
Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Available Credit
- 2.00 AOTA
DHA J-7 CEPO is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development (PD). PD activity approval ID# 15759.. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, OT Service Delivery, Professional Issues, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
- 2.00 Attendance
- 2.00 CDR
DHA J-7 CEPO is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 2.00 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.
- 2.00 IPCE
In support of improving patient care, DHA J-7 CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is Sep 30, 2026.
Access Code: Some activities require an access code to register or claim credit. Please contact the organization providing the activity for the access code. The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.
Accommodations: Please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations. For additional accommodation requests and/or technical support, email [email protected].