EAL^® Tutorial

Need help? Want to learn more about the evidence based practice process? Check out the EAL® Tutorial to access 3 modules about the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association) Evidence Analysis Library. Each module is approximately 12-15 minutes long. The EAL^® Orientation Tutorial is available to everyone. Click on the link to the left to view a module.

Dietitians may earn 1 CPE credit for completing all 3 modules. The certificate is free for Academy members / US$20.00 for non members. Click to order your certificate.

Evidence Analysis Library Tutorial
Module	Outline
Module 1: Introduction and Features of the Evidence Analysis Library and Understanding the Summarized Evidence	Signing-in Help and Frequently Asked Questions Locating Evidence Analysis Projects A-Z Index Search Feature Print and Bookmark Queue Printing Search Plans & Results Conclusion Statements Evidence Summaries Worksheets
Module 2: Evidence Analysis Process	What is the Academy Evidence Analysis Process and why do we use it? Topic Selection Appointment of Workgroups and Evidence Analyst Training Formulating the Questions Gathering and Classifying Evidence Critically Appraising Each Study Writing the Evidence Summary Grading the Conclusion Statement
Module 3: Evidence-based Nutrition Practice Guidelines and Toolkits	Guideline Introduction Executive Summaries Major Recommendations Recommendation Rating Scale Algorithms Print Reports Feature Evidence-based Toolkits Store

Each module will last approximately 10-12 minutes. By completing all three modules and answering the questions following each module, viewers will receive one continuing professional education (CPE) unit. For this complete tutorial, the CPE level is I with suggested learning needs codes of:

• 9020 Evaluation and Application of Research
• 5410 Client protocols, clinical guidelines
• 5000 Medical Nutrition Therapy