Pocket Guide to Children with Special Health Care and Nutritional Needs

Level 2 & 3 CPE 

CPE Type: 740 Online/Web-based 

Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

1. Accurately measure height, mid-upper arm circumference, and corrected age on a child with special needs (CSHCN).

2. Calculate and use the correct growth charts and Z score for CSHC.

3. Explain the guidelines to determine malnutrition and nutritional treatments for it.

4. Name the four components of a Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam and describe how to do an exam.

5. Demonstrate how to check for dehydration, malnutrition, overhydration, and edema.

6. Identify the nutrient deficiency associated with the following: hair depigmentation, spoon shaped nails, and poor wound healing.

7. Describe any nutritional problems associated with spina bifida.

8. Recommend the serving size of each food group per year of age per meal for a CSHCN.

9. Calculate the resting energy expenditure (REE) for a CSHCN.

10. Calculate fluid requirements for a CSHCN.

11. Explain the procedure of food elimination and challenge for food allergy diagnosis.

12. Identify the two conditions where breastfeeding may be contraindicated.

13. Calculate the formula needs of an infant CSHCN.

14. Describe three special issues when feeding a neurotypical child.

15. Describe nutrition therapies used for gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and aspiration of foods.

16. Explain three criteria when enteral nutrition is most appropriate for a CSHCN; the most common route; how to transition back to oral feedings.

17. Define or describe the following terms: apnea, ankyloglossia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), gastroschisis, Goldenhar syndrome, Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, and necrotizing enterocolitis.