# Working with a dietitian on a real goal

Set a usable goal, use food records well, choose between virtual and in-person visits and handle insurance logistics like a pro.

- Level: Practitioner
- Length: 45 minutes
- Exam questions: 8, pass mark 80%, up to 3 attempts
- Certificate: valid for 12 months

## What you will learn

- Write a goal a dietitian can actually work with.
- Keep a food record that helps instead of overwhelms.
- Decide between virtual and in-person visits for your situation.
- Verify insurance coverage and handle superbills correctly.

## Lessons

1. [Set a goal the plan can hold](https://dietitians.fyi/academy/working-with-a-dietitian/set-a-goal-the-plan-can-hold.md) (15 minutes)
2. [Food records that help](https://dietitians.fyi/academy/working-with-a-dietitian/food-records-that-help.md) (15 minutes)
3. [Virtual or in-person: choosing the format](https://dietitians.fyi/academy/working-with-a-dietitian/virtual-or-in-person.md) (15 minutes)

## Questions

### Does this course qualify me to practise as a dietitian?

No. It teaches people how to work with a dietitian. Passing earns a certificate of completion from dietitians.fyi, not a licence, accreditation or professional qualification.

### Is this nutrition advice?

No. It is coaching on how to get the most from dietitian visits. Your dietitian gives you personal nutrition advice.

Also on the [web page](https://dietitians.fyi/academy/working-with-a-dietitian).