Hemoglobin Screening: Data Collection, Assessment and Implications
Goal
This course is designed for WIC personnel and other health care providers participating in hematological data collection and assessment. The goals of the course are to:
- Increase awareness of related state policy and additional references.
- Reinforce appropriate hematological data collection technique.
- Enhance ability to critically think about hematological data assessment.
Intended Audience
The examples provided in this course and some topics are specific to WIC, but much of the course is applicable to all health professionals who complete hematological assessments. The course will provide basic information for hemoglobin testing as well as critical thinking application of data assessment.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals Identified:
Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment Skills
- 1A5. Selects valid and reliable data
- 1A6. Selects comparable data (e.g., data being age-adjusted to the same year, data variables across datasets having similar definitions)
- 1A9. Describes public health applications of quantitative and qualitative data
Domain 2: Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
- 2A7. Describes implications of policies, programs, and services
Length
The length of time for participants to take this course is estimated to be 2 hours.
- Intro and pre-test: 20 min
- Section 1: 20 min
- Section 2: 20 min
- Section 3: 20 min
- Section 4: 20 min
- Post-test and Evaluation: 20 min
Course Content
There are four sections in this course:
Section 1: State Policy – Collection Schedule
Section 2: Collection Technique/Universal Precautions
Section 3: Hemoglobin Reference Ranges and Related Health Conditions
Section 4: Critical Thinking Application of Hematological Data Collection and Assessment
There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is also a "Glossary" page that will help you with some of significant phrases. There is a post-test at the end of the course.
For a full description of requirements for receiving a Certificate of Completion, please go to the Certificate of Completion page.
CEU Information
This course no longer provides continuing education by the Iowa Board of Nursing and the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Acknowledgement
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service; Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)- Iowa WIC Program; University of Iowa College of Public Health, Institute for Public Health Practice (IPHP); and Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center (UMPHTC).
Accurately Weighing and Measuring Infants, Children and Adolescents: Technique
With the availability of the WHO Growth Standards, this is an opportune time for all pediatric health care providers to re-evaluate the tools they use and the approach they have in their clinical setting for measurement, plotting and interpretation of growth charts.
This module reviews techniques for measuring and recording infant length, weight, and head circumference and reviews the technique for obtaining and recording weight and stature for children and adolescents.
The information in this module is intended for the measurement of typically developing children. Another module provides information on the measurement techniques to be used when children have special physical considerations and the techniques described here are not feasible.
Intended Audience
pediatric health care providers
Learning Objectives:
The objectives of the course are as follows:
- to present accurate techniques for measuring weight, length and head circumference for infants
- to present accurate techniques for measuring weight and stature for children and adolescents
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Analytical/Assessment Skills, Public Health Sciences Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
August 1, 2015
Hemoglobin Screening: Data Collection, Assessment and Implications
Goal
This course is designed for WIC personnel and other health care providers participating in hematological data collection and assessment. The goals of the course are to:
- Increase awareness of related state policy and additional references.
- Reinforce appropriate hematological data collection technique.
- Enhance ability to critically think about hematological data assessment.
Intended Audience
The examples provided in this course and some topics are specific to WIC, but much of the course is applicable to all health professionals who complete hematological assessments. The course will provide basic information for hemoglobin testing as well as critical thinking application of data assessment.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals Identified:
Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment Skills
- 1A5. Selects valid and reliable data
- 1A6. Selects comparable data (e.g., data being age-adjusted to the same year, data variables across datasets having similar definitions)
- 1A9. Describes public health applications of quantitative and qualitative data
Domain 2: Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
- 2A7. Describes implications of policies, programs, and services
Length
The length of time for participants to take this course is estimated to be 2 hours.
- Intro and pre-test: 20 min
- Section 1: 20 min
- Section 2: 20 min
- Section 3: 20 min
- Section 4: 20 min
- Post-test and Evaluation: 20 min
Course Content
There are four sections in this course:
Section 1: State Policy – Collection Schedule
Section 2: Collection Technique/Universal Precautions
Section 3: Hemoglobin Reference Ranges and Related Health Conditions
Section 4: Critical Thinking Application of Hematological Data Collection and Assessment
There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is also a "Glossary" page that will help you with some of significant phrases. There is a post-test at the end of the course.
For a full description of requirements for receiving a Certificate of Completion, please go to the Certificate of Completion page.
CEU Information
This course no longer provides continuing education by the Iowa Board of Nursing and the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Acknowledgement
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service; Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)- Iowa WIC Program; University of Iowa College of Public Health, Institute for Public Health Practice (IPHP); and Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center (UMPHTC).
Hemoglobin Screening: Data Collection, Assessment and Implications - 2017
There are four sections in this course:
- Section 1: State Policy – Collection Schedule
- Section 2: Collection Technique/Universal Precautions
- Section 3: Hemoglobin Reference Ranges and Related Health Conditions
- Section 4: Critical Thinking Application of Hematological Data Collection and Assessment
There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is a post-test at the end of the course.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course.
Intended Audience
WIC personnel and other health care providers participating in hematological data collection and assessment
Learning Objectives:
Section 1: State Policy – Collection Schedule
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Identify differences in screening schedule for women, infants, and children
- Describe situations when it is appropriate to skip the blood test
Section 2: Collection Technique/Universal Precautions
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Identify appropriate puncture sites for blood collection in all populations
- Describe collection procedure including appropriate use of personal protective equipment
Section 3: Hemoglobin Reference Ranges and Related Health Conditions
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Identify low and high hemoglobin (hb) and hematocrit (hct)values in women, infants, and children
- Identify appropriate referral criteria for abnormal blood values
- Describe nutritional factors that affect hemoglobin (hb) levelsM/li>
- Describe behavioral/lifestyle factors that affect hemoglobin (hb) levels
Section 4: Critical Thinking Application of Hematological Data Collection and Assessment
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Provide examples of additional assessment questions
- Describe situations where lifestyle and nutritional factors can affect hemoglobin (hb) levels
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals identified
Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment Skills
- 1A5. Selects valid and reliable data
- 1A6. Selects comparable data (e.g., data being age-adjusted to the same year, data variables across datasets having similar definitions)
- 1A9. Describes public health applications of quantitative and qualitative data
Domain 2: Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
- 2A7. Describes implications of policies, programs, and services
Contact Hours/CEUs Offered
This course has been approved for 2.0 nursing contact hours by the Iowa Board of nursing Provider #94. The course has also been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 2.0 CPEUs (Level 2).
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
2 hours
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Maria Scott MPH, Nor Hashida Abd-Hamid M.Ed Ph.D, Brenda Dobson MS RD LD, Dawn Gentsch MPH CHES, Judy Goddard RN BS CIC, Janice O’Donnell RN RD, Maria Scott MPH
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
February 20, 2013
WHO Growth Chart Training
This course was developed by the CDC to train health care providers and others who measure and assess child growth on how to use the World Health Organization (WHO) growth standards to assess growth among infants and children ages birth to 2 years.
The WHO growth standard charts described in this training course apply only to children aged birth to 2 years. There are seven sections in this course:
- Recommendations and Rational for Using the WHO Growth Charts in the United States
- Creating the WHO Growth Standard for Infants and Young Children
- Comparing Methodologies Used to Develop WHO and CDC Growth Charts for Children Birth to 2 Years of Age
- Breastfeeding as the Norm for Infant Feeding
- Using the WHO Growth Standard Charts
- Summary
- Case Examples
Self-assessment questions are included in each section. Supplemental materials are also available, including a course summary and references.
Intended Audience
health care providers such as nutritionists, registered nurses, pediatricians, and other providers who measure and assess child growth.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the training, you will be able to
- Discuss recommendations for using the WHO growth charts
- Describe attributes of a growth reference versus a growth standard
- Describe the differences between WHO and CDC growth charts for infants and young children aged 0-2 years
- Discuss the effect of infant feeding on growth
- Identify issues to consider when interpreting WHO growth charts
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Public Health Science Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
August 1, 2015
CDC BMI-for-Age Growth Chart Training
The CDC BMI-for-age growth reference charts described in this training course apply only to children and teens aged 2 years to 20 years. There are five sections in this course:
- Section 1:What is Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Section 2:Using BMI-for-age as a Screening Tool
- Section 3:Steps to Plot and Interpret BMI-for-age
- Section 4:References and Resources
- Section 5:Glossary
Self-assessment questions are included in each section. Supplemental materials are also available, including a reference and resource list.
Intended Audience
health care providers such as nutritionists, registered nurses, pediatricians, and other providers who measure and assess child growth
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the training, you will be able to:
- Describe the advantages of using the BMI-for-age growth charts to screen for underweight, overweight, and obesity among children and teens
- Calculate BMI by using the metric and English methods
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of the BMI-for-age growth chart by accurately plotting and interpreting BMI-for-age on the appropriate chart
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Public Health Science Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
CDC
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
August 1, 2015
Accurately Weighing and Measuring Infants, Children and Adolescents: Technique
With the availability of the WHO Growth Standards, this is an opportune time for all pediatric health care providers to re-evaluate the tools they use and the approach they have in their clinical setting for measurement, plotting and interpretation of growth charts.
This module reviews techniques for measuring and recording infant length, weight, and head circumference and reviews the technique for obtaining and recording weight and stature for children and adolescents.
The information in this module is intended for the measurement of typically developing children. Another module provides information on the measurement techniques to be used when children have special physical considerations and the techniques described here are not feasible.
Intended Audience
pediatric health care providers
Learning Objectives:
The objectives of the course are as follows:
- to present accurate techniques for measuring weight, length and head circumference for infants
- to present accurate techniques for measuring weight and stature for children and adolescents
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Analytical/Assessment Skills, Public Health Sciences Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
August 1, 2015
Nutrition and Oral Health for Children
Keywords/Themes:
aberrant dentin, achondroplasia, Angelman syndrome, angular cheiltis, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, bruxism, cachexia, calculus, candidiasis, deLange syndrome, dentin, dentifrice, diabetes, Down syndrome, early intervention services,enamel hypoplasia, fetal alcohol syndrome, fragile X syndrome, galactosemia, gastroesophageal reflux, gingiva, gingival hyperplasia, glossitis, glycogen storage disease, Head Start, HIV/AIDS, hypophosphatemia, Klinefelter syndrome, Lowe syndrome,malocclusion, mandible, marfan syndrome, Maxilla, Morphogenesis, Muscular dystrophy, neutropenia, organic acid disorders, Papillon-Lefevre syndrome, periodontal ligament, phenylketonuria, Rett syndrome, Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, stomatitis, trisomy 18, urea cycle disorders, WIC, Williams syndrome, xerostomia
Pre-requisites/Learning Level:
None
Competencies addressed:
CEUs Offered:
Prior approval for continuing education credit (1 hour per module) has been obtained for Registered Dietitians and dentists and other dental professionals. Other health professionals can request credit from their accrediting agencies.
Cost:
Free
Modality/format:
Online Self-Pace
Length:
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts:
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Speakers
Registration requirements:
Register a free account
Creation and/or update: January 24, 2014
Module 3: Autism – Screening, Treatment, and Vaccine Controversy
This course covers autism - screening, treatment, and vaccine controversy. The content is presented based on the following topics:
- Terminology
- History
- Prevalence
- Etiology
- Clinical Signs
- Identification and Diagnosis
- Management
Intended Audience
Iowa Child Health Care Providers (CHCP), Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners
Learning Objectives:
After completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describeat least three signs or symptoms commonly demonstrated by an 18 month old child who might eventually be diagnosed as experience autism
- Describeat least two current false theories regarding the etiology of autism and how you would explain to parents of a child with autism why each is valid
- Stateat least two sources of contemporary and scientifically valid information you would use relating to Pervassive Developmental Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals identified
Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
- 5A2 Recognizes relationships that are affecting health in a community (e.g., relationships among health departments, hospitals, community health centers, primary care providers, schools, community-based organizations, and other types of organizations)
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 ½ hours
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Royann Mraz, MD Nate Noble, DO
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
August 19, 2013
Module 2: Healthy Social, Emotional & Behavioral Development
There are two sections in this course:
- Section 1: Healthy Child Development
- Section 2: Understanding Social Behaviors
Intended Audience
Iowa Child Health Care Providers (CHCP), Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Clearly Stateat least three reasons early identification of signs/symptoms of social, emotional and behavioral concerns are vital for a child’s optimal future development
- Indicateat least two mother-child or family events in which the child’s social-emotional development could be enhanced and
- State current knowledge of “toxic” stress and how it might permanently and negatively alter future social-emotional and behavioral growth in a child
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Communication Skills, Public Health Sciences Skills, Cultural Competency Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Scott Lindgren, PhD and Alfred Healy, MD
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
August 18, 2013
Module 1: Orientation to Contemporary Child Health Care in Iowa
There are two sections in this course:
- Section 1: Contemporary Knowledge of Child Development
- Section 2: Identifying and Assisting Children with Concerns
Intended Audience
Iowa Child Health Care Providers (CHCP), Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Differentiatebetween surveillance and screening and name one appropriate screening test for social/emotional development and one for Autism for children 18 months of age
- Statethe three levels used in the Child Health & Development Record (CHDR) and where the most updated versions may be conveniently located and viewed
- Describetwo important reasons knowledge of a mother’s emotional status in the months following birth may assist a CHCP to enhance the child’s social-emotional health
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals identified
Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
- 5A2. Recognizes relationships that are affecting health in a community (e.g., relationships among health departments, hospitals, community health centers, primary care providers, schools, community-based organizations, and other types of organizations)
- Collaborates with community partners to improve health in a community (e.g., participates in committees, shares data and information, connects people to resources)
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Steven Wolfe, MD; Alfred Healy, MD
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
August 4, 2013
Hemoglobin Screening: Data Collection, Assessment and Implications
This course is temporarily unavailable for new enrollments
- If you were previously enrolled you may still access the course
- It will become available again in February 2019
There are four sections in this course:
- Section 1: State Policy – Collection Schedule
- Section 2: Collection Technique/Universal Precautions
- Section 3: Hemoglobin Reference Ranges and Related Health Conditions
- Section 4: Critical Thinking Application of Hematological Data Collection and Assessment
There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is a post-test at the end of the course.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course.
Intended Audience
WIC personnel and other health care providers participating in hematological data collection and assessment
Learning Objectives:
Section 1: State Policy – Collection Schedule
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Identify differences in screening schedule for women, infants, and children
- Describe situations when it is appropriate to skip the blood test
Section 2: Collection Technique/Universal Precautions
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Identify appropriate puncture sites for blood collection in all populations
- Describe collection procedure including appropriate use of personal protective equipment
Section 3: Hemoglobin Reference Ranges and Related Health Conditions
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Identify low and high hemoglobin (hb) and hematocrit (hct)values in women, infants, and children
- Identify appropriate referral criteria for abnormal blood values
- Describe nutritional factors that affect hemoglobin (hb) levelsM/li>
- Describe behavioral/lifestyle factors that affect hemoglobin (hb) levels
Section 4: Critical Thinking Application of Hematological Data Collection and Assessment
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Provide examples of additional assessment questions
- Describe situations where lifestyle and nutritional factors can affect hemoglobin (hb) levels
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals identified
Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment Skills
- 1A5. Selects valid and reliable data
- 1A6. Selects comparable data (e.g., data being age-adjusted to the same year, data variables across datasets having similar definitions)
- 1A9. Describes public health applications of quantitative and qualitative data
Domain 2: Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
- 2A7. Describes implications of policies, programs, and services
CEUs Offered
This course has been approved for .24 nursing CEUs by Iowa Board of nursing Provider #94. The course has also been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 2.0 CPEUs (Level 2).
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
2 hours
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Maria Scott MPH, Nor Hashida Abd-Hamid M.Ed Ph.D, Brenda Dobson MS RD LD, Dawn Gentsch MPH CHES, Judy Goddard RN BS CIC, Janice O’Donnell RN RD, Maria Scott MPH
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
February 20, 2013
Nutrition and Pregnancy
This module will provide training to the public health practitioner on the impact of maternal dietary practices before, during, and after pregnancy on both the mother herself and on her baby. This module comes in six parts. Each part consists of a narrated slide presentation followed by a 5 question multiple-choice quiz. You must answer 4 out 5 questions correctly to pass the quiz and move on to the next part. Once you have passed all six quizzes you will have completed the module.
Growth Chart Training
Course Summary
The WHO growth standard charts described in this training course apply only to children aged birth to 2 years. There are seven sections in this course:
- Section 1:Recommendations and Rationale for Using the WHO Growth Charts in the United States
- Section 2:Creating the WHO Growth Standard for Infants and Young Children
- Section 3:Comparing Methodologies Used to Develop WHO and CDC Growth Charts for Children Birth to 2 Years of Age
- Section 4:Breastfeeding as the Norm for Infant Feeding
- Section 5:Using the WHO Growth Standard Charts
- Section 6:Summary
- Section 7:Case Examples
Self-assessment questions are included in each section. Supplemental materials are also available, including a course summary and references.
The CDC growth reference charts described in this training course apply only to children and teens aged 2 years to 20 years. There are six sections in this course:
- Section 1:What Growth Charts are Recommended for Use?
- Section 2:Clinical Growth Charts Available on the Web
- Section 3:Features of the CDC Growth Charts
- Section 4:The CDC Growth Chart Reference Population
- Section 5:Using the CDC Growth Charts
- Section 6:Summary
Self-assessment questions are included in each section. Supplemental materials are also available, including a reference list.
The CDC BMI-for-age growth reference charts described in this training course apply only to children and teens aged 2 years to 20 years. There are five sections in this course:
- Section 1:What is Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Section 2:Using BMI-for-age as a Screening Tool
- Section 3:Steps to Plot and Interpret BMI-for-age
- Section 4:References and Resources
- Section 5:Glossary
Self-assessment questions are included in each section. Supplemental materials are also available, including a reference and resource list.
Intended Audience
General
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the training, you will be able to:
- Discuss recommendations for using the WHO growth charts
- Describe attributes of a growth reference versus a growth standard
- Describe the differences between WHO and CDC growth charts for infants and young children age 0-2 years
- Discuss the effect of infant feeding on growth
- Identify issues to consider when interpreting WHO growth charts
- Select the CDC Growth Charts for children and teens aged 2 years to 20 years on the web that are appropriate for your setting
- Describe the reference population used to develop the CDC Growth Charts for children and teens age 2 years to 20 years
- Use the CDC Growth Charts to plot anthropometric measurements for children and teens age 2 years to 20 years
- Describe the advantages of using the BMI-for-age growth charts to screen for underweight, overweight, and obesity among children and teens
- Calculate BMI by using the metric and English methods
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of the BMI-for-age growth chart by accurately plotting and interpreting BMI-for-age on the appropriate chart
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Public Health Science Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
2.5 CHECH in health education, 2.5 contact hours in nursing, 2.5 hours general
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
3 hours
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
April 15, 2015
Client-Centered Counseling Training
This self-instructional and interactive website was designed to mimic a previously existing CD-ROM. The CD-ROM was designed as a training tool for WIC professionals to help them learn more about the Transtheoretical Model of stages of change, motivational negotiation skills, and how motivational negotiation can be used to can be used within a WIC counseling setting. This project was funded with an operational grant from USDA to the Michigan Department of Community Health and developed by Western Michigan University, with technical and artistic services provided by Moose Cabin Productions. Project team members included: Robert J. Bensley, PhD, Western Michigan University Nelda Mercer, MS, RD, FADA, WIC Consultant Judith Anderson, DrPH, RD, Michigan WIC Nutrition Coordinator
Nutrition for Children with Special Health Care Needs
The Pacific West MCH Distance Learning Network was developed in response to the identified training needs of maternal and child health practitioners providing nutrition services in the Pacific West Cluster and to the MCHB continuing education program priority established in maternal and child nutrition. The overall goal of the project is to develop a distance-learning network among MCHB-sponsored training programs and state Title V agencies to strengthen nutrition services for children with special health care needs and their families in Regions VII, IX and X, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. This series of six self-study modules is a product of the Pacific West MCH Distance Learning Network. Much of the material was previously presented at in-person training sessions and is also available as a CD-ROM with resource notebook.
Intended Audience:
Maternal and Child Health practitioners providing nutrition services
Learning Objectives:
Pre-requisites/Learning Level:
None
Competencies addressed:
CEUs Offered:
N/A
Cost:
Free
Modality/format:
Online Self-Pace
Length:
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts:
Marion Taylor Baer, PhD, RD; Anne Bradford Harris, PhD, MPH, RD; Cristine Trahms, MS, RD, CD; Beth Ogata, MS, RD, CD
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Speakers
Registration requirements:
Register a free account
Creation and/or update: January 31, 2013
Hemoglobin Screening: Data Collection, Assessment and Implications
This course is designed for WIC personnel and other health care providers participating in hematological data collection and assessment. The goals of the course are to: • Increase awareness of related state policy and additional references • Reinforce appropriate hematological data collection technique • Enhance ability to critically think about hematological data assessment Intended Audience/Course Level The examples provided in this course and some topics are specific to WIC, but much of the course is applicable to all health professionals who complete hematological assessments. The course will provide basic information for hemoglobin testing as well as critical thinking application of data assessment.
Training Sections 1. State Policy – Collection Schedule 2. Collection Technique/Universal Precautions 3. Hemoglobin Reference Ranges and Related Health Conditions 4. Critical Thinking Application of Hematological Data Collection and Assessment Course Objectives Section 1: State Policy – Collection Schedule After completing this section, participants will be able to: • Identify differences in screening schedule for women, infants, and children. • Describe situations when it is appropriate to skip the blood test. Section 2: Collection Technique/Universal Precautions After completing this section, participants will be able to: • Identify appropriate puncture sites for blood collection in all populations. • Describe collection procedure including appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Section 3: Hemoglobin Reference Ranges and Related Health Conditions After completing this section, participants will be able to: • Identify low and high hemoglobin (hb) and hematocrit (hct) values in women, infants, and children. • Identify appropriate referral criteria for abnormal blood values. • Describe nutritional factors that affect hemoglobin (hb) levels. • Describe behavioral/lifestyle factors that affect hemoglobin (hb) levels. Section 4: Critical Thinking Application of Hematological Data Collection and Assessment After completing this section, participants will be able to: • Provide examples of additional assessment questions. • Describe situations where lifestyle and nutritional factors can affect hemoglobin (hb) levels. Course Cost: None Course Completion Requirement: To successfully complete this course, you MUST view all content pages in the course, score 80% or higher on the post test, and complete the evaluation. This course has been approved for .24 nursing CEUs by Iowa Board of nursing Provider #94. The course has also been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 2.0 CPEUs (Level 2).
Course 3: Autism – Screening, Treatment, and Vaccine Controversy
Goal This course is designed for Iowa Child Health Care Providers (CHCP), Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners. The goals of the course are to: • Build the capacity of Iowa Primary Health Care Providers to deliver health, developmental and social-emotional surveillance, screening, parent risk assessment, and anticipatory guidance to promote the healthy development of all Iowa children birth through age five years; and, • Build the capacity of Iowa's public and private health systems to promote healthy development through enhancement of the referral to and delivery of effective intervention services for at-risk children and improved linkages among all community-based service providers. Intended Audience The intended audience for this course is Iowa Child Health Care Providers (CHCP), Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners. Length The length of time for participants to take this course is estimated to be 1 1/2 hours. Course Content This course covers autism - screening, treatment, and vaccine controversy. The content is presented based on the following topics: • Terminology • History • Prevalence • Etiology • Clinical signs • Identification and diagnosis • Management The preparation of the content for this course is contributed by Royann Mraz, MD and Nate Noble, DO
Course 1: Orientation to Contemporary Child Health Care in Iowa
Goal This course is designed for Iowa Child Health Care Providers (CHCP), Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners. The goals of the course are to: • Build the capacity of Iowa Primary Health Care Providers to deliver health, developmental and social-emotional surveillance, screening, parent risk assessment, and anticipatory guidance to promote the healthy development of all Iowa children birth through age five years; and, • Build the capacity of Iowa's public and private health systems to promote healthy development through enhancement of the referral to and delivery of effective intervention services for at-risk children and improved linkages among all community-based service providers. Intended Audience The intended audience for this course is Iowa Child Health Care Providers (CHCP), Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners. Length The length of time for participants to take this course is estimated to be one hour. Course Content There are two sections in this course: Section 1: Contemporary Knowledge of Child Development Section 2: Identifying and Assisting Children with Concerns