Pacific West Maternal & Child Health Distance Learning Network Nutrition for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Project Description:
This project was part of the Pacific West Maternal and Child Health Distance Learning Network that was developed by a collaboration between CHDD and the University of Southern California s UCEDD. The network was overseen by nutritionists from state Title V programs in Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Regions IX and X. It was developed in response to the training needs identified by maternal and child health practitioners providing services in the Pacific West and by MCH continuing education program priorities established in maternal and child nutrition.A computer based curriculum, Nutrition for Children with Special Health Care Needs, was developed with an interdisciplinary Advisory Group made up of practitioners from state Title V programs in HRSA regions IX and X. The curriculum is available on line and is composed of six self study modules. Continuing education credit is available for nutrition professionals, and the material is also used by nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists. In addition to continuing education, the material is also used as a reference by several publications and by individual practitioners. This is available on line at http://depts.washington.edu/pwdlearn/.
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Regional
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
