Interprofessional Pediatric Feeding

100% Online Certificate Program

Overview

The Interprofessional Pediatric Feeding graduate certificate is a 9 credit hour, 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.

It is designed for those who hold licensure/certification as, or be in pursuit of, licensure/certification in a clinical discipline related to Pediatric Feeding Disorders. This could include, but is not limited to Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, Nursing, Education, or Medicine.

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. 

Program

Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog. 

At the completion of this graduate program, student will:

  • Enhance understanding of the fundamental components of feeding development and disorders from an IPE perspective.
  • Compare and contrast the fundamental components of feeding development and disorders in special populations.
  • Justify team-based assessment of feeding skill acquisition in pediatric populations.
  • Incorporate team-based intervention of feeding skill acquisition in pediatric populations.
  • Recommend interprofessional roles and responsibilities for professionals providing feeding services to children.
  • Incorporate content from interprofessional fields to plan and augment current feeding practices.

 

Cost

TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
$613 per credit hour $765 per credit hour $1454 per credit hour

-Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
-This amount may not include program-specific fees.


Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid, or use the Tuition and Fees estimator to see approximate costs.

The information presented in the Tuition and Fees estimator is only an estimate; it is not an actual statement of costs.

 

Steps to Apply

  • Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

    Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

    Create your ETSU Application Account

  • Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

    Step 2  Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

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  • Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

    Step 3   Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Certificate," term, then choose  Interprofessional Pediatric Feeding and complete the remainder of the form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should a student pursue this certificate at ETSU? What makes it unique?

    This is one of three certificate programs in Pediatric Feeding Disorders in the US, and the only one with an interprofessional graduate-level academic focus.


  • What is one exciting aspect of this certificate?

    “The opportunity to collaborate with other disciplines with the common focus of improving feeding the feeding skills of young children.” - Dr. Sirmon-Taylor, Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology


  • What are the job prospects with this certificate?

    Completion of this certificate will provide a well-rounded knowledge and experience base for practicing clinicians working with this population.  Responses to a national survey indicated that employers would value this skill set, and clinicians would be more competitive for employment opportunities in this field with this credential.

  • Is a master’s degree required for admission? Does a student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field?

    The certificate program is designed for working professionals in disciplines dealing with pediatric feeding, including speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, nutrition, nursing, special education, and others.  This would also be appropriate for graduate students pursuing professional licensure in one of these disciplines.



  • Does this certificate require the GRE (and/or GMAT)?

    No, neither the GRE nor the GMAT are required for admission to this program.

  • Are the courses for this certificate asynchronous or synchronous?

    The curriculum is 100% online and asynchronous.  There are opportunities for synchronous interaction with instructors and supervisors, but the program is designed to be accessible without schedule-based constraints.

  • Are there any on-campus requirements, meetings, orientations, etc.?

    No on-campus meetings are required. 

  • Does this certificate require a dissertation, field work, internship, and/or thesis?

    There is a practicum requirement which will involve submission of recorded clinical interactions, to be reviewed by a faculty supervisor.  Participants will be able to choose children from their current caseload or participants may have the option to complete practicum experience at the ETSU’s Positive Eating Program. 

  • What is the time to completion?

    The curriculum is designed as a part-time pursuit for working professionals and may be completed by taking three credit hours per semester over three semesters (9 credit hours total).

     

  • How many spaces are available for each cohort?

    At this time, admission will begin in Spring 2024, and we will accept 16 participants in the first cohort; this number may increase in the future.

  • Does your college/department offer scholarships?

    There are no scholarship funds or financial aid packages available at this time. Students are encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for information regarding ETSU graduate scholarships and other financial resources. 

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