Interprofessional Pediatric Feeding
Develop Expertise
The Interprofessional Pediatric Feeding graduate certificate develops clinical expertise in providing evaluation and intervention to an under-identified and underserved population: young children with disorders related to feeding. Currently, this is one of three certificate programs in Pediatric Feeding Disorders in the United States -- and the only one with an interprofessional graduate-level focus.
It is designed for those who hold or are seeking licensure or certification in a clinical discipline related to Pediatric Feeding Disorders. This could include Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, nutrition, nursing, education, medicine, and more.
Enhance understanding of fundamental feeding development concepts and disorders from an interprofessional perspective. The program provides training for interprofessional teams through practical educational experiences.
Enhance Your Skills
Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.
Upon completion of this graduate certificate, students will be able to:
- Compare and contrast the fundamental components of feeding development and disorders in special populations.
- Justify team-based assessment of feeding skill acquisition.
- Incorporate team-based intervention of feeding skill acquisition.
- Recommend interprofessional roles and responsibilities for professionals providing feeding services.
- Incorporate content from interprofessional fields to inform current feeding practices.
Collaborative Education
“Students get the opportunity to collaborate with other disciplines with the common focus of improving the feeding skills of young children.”
- Dr. Sirmon-Taylor, Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Steps to Apply
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Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account
Step 1 Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option
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Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal
Step 2 Sign in to 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.
Cost
| TN Residents | eRate (Out of State, 100% online) | Out of State |
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| $613 per credit hour | $765 per credit hour | $1454 per credit hour |
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-Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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. This is a valuable skill set and clinicians may be more competitive for employment opportunities in this field with this certificate.
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Does this certificate require the GRE?
No, the GRE is not required for admission to this program.
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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. There are no on-campus requirements.
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Does this certificate require a practicum?
There is a practicum requirement that will involve the 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.
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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).
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Are scholarships available?
The department does not offer any scholarships for the certificate. Students are encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for information regarding ETSU graduate scholarships and other financial resources.