Assuring Pediatric Nutrition Care in the Community
Project Description:
The Assuring Pediatric Nutrition in the Hospital and Community, an intensive training program, is offered once a year to community-based registered dietitians (RDs). Other health care professionals with an interest in pediatric nutrition are also invited to attend. The training prepares RDs to screen children for nutrition problems, assess specific nutritional needs, and develop interventions for children with special health care needs. RDs can earn 20 hours of continuing education credits from the American Dietetic Association for participating in the training. During the three-day intensive training program, 20 speakers cover an array of nutrition and feeding issues faced by children with special health care needs. Speakers from the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital represent a variety of disciplines. The class is limited to 30 participants to facilitate interaction and small group learning experiences and to promote development of clinical competencies. The UW School of Nursing Continuing Education collaborates with CHDD faculty on this training program. Upon completion of the training, participants are automatically subscribed to the closed listserve, Pediatric Nutrition Consultation On-Line, which provides ongoing pediatric nutrition consultation and resources. 
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Other
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Geographic Areas
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
National, International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
