Pediatric Nutrition Training

Pediatric nutrition is a specialized training program for families who need dietary assistance and dietitians who wish to work with children and adolescents. Students must already be a registered dietitian or in a nutrition graduate program.

Types

• Pediatric nutrition training educates students on creating and managing diets for children and adolescents with a variety of health conditions, including obesity, anemia, chronic constipation, feeding problems, cystic fibrosis and diabetes. Sessions also teach basic nutrition skills for identifying and screening at-risk children and adolescents.

Time Frame

• The time frame for completing a pediatric nutrition training program varies between schools. For example, the training program offered through the Pediatric Nutrition Diet Practice Group, which is affiliated with the American Dietetic Association, can be completed within 10 to 12 months, while the program offered at the University of Colorado can be completed in six to 12 months.

Financial Assistance

• Financial assistance is typically available for pediatric nutrition training programs. Each school and program will provide contact information for completing the necessary steps to determining financial eligibility and receiving assistance.