Interprofessional Pediatric Feeding, Graduate Certificate (Online)

General Program Information

The Interprofessional Pediatric Feeding Graduate Certificate is a 9-credit fully online program of study designed to develop clinical expertise in teams from multiple disciplines to provide evaluation and intervention to an under-identified and underserved population: young children with disorders related to feeding. The program provides training for interprofessional teams through didactic and practical educational experiences, in a model incorporating problem-based learning, team-building/networking, and leadership in interprofessional education and practice. 

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admissions criteria set by the ETSU Graduate School, the following will be required:

• Hold licensure/certification as, or be in pursuit of, licensure/certification in a clinical discipline related to Pediatric Feeding Disorders, including but not limited to Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, Nursing, Education, or  Medicine.

Interprofessional Pediatric Feeding, Graduate Certificate Requirements: 9 credits

Required Courses: 9 credits

• CDIS 5301 - Pediatric Feeding Development and Disorders (3 credits)
• CDIS 5302 - Pediatric Feeding Assessment and Intervention (3 credits)
• CDIS 5303 - Interprofessional Teams in Pediatric Feeding (2 credits)
• CDIS 5304 - Pediatric Feeding Clinical Practicum (1 credit)