Training on Nutritional Rehabilitation for Pediatrics
Course Overview
What is Pediatric Nutritional Rehabilitation for SAM?
Pediatric nutritional rehabilitation focuses on the identification, treatment, and long-term recovery of children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). Community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) enables early detection and treatment at community and primary healthcare levels, reducing the need for hospitalization and improving access to life-saving care.
Severe acute malnutrition remains a leading cause of child mortality, particularly in low-resource settings. Delayed detection, limited access to treatment, poor feeding practices, and weak community health systems contribute to high morbidity and mortality rates among children under five.
This course equips healthcare providers and program implementers with practical skills to manage SAM using community-based approaches. It emphasizes early screening, outpatient therapeutic care, nutrition counseling, and referral systems for complicated cases requiring inpatient care.
Key Concepts Covered
• Definitions and classification of acute malnutrition (SAM & MAM)
• Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) model
• Screening and diagnosis (MUAC, weight-for-height, edema)
• Outpatient therapeutic programs (OTP)
• Use of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF)
• Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices
• Management of complications and referral protocols
• Monitoring recovery and relapse prevention
Participants will apply skills to:
• Screen children for malnutrition at community level
• Manage uncomplicated SAM cases in outpatient settings
• Provide therapeutic feeding and nutrition counseling
• Identify and refer complicated cases for inpatient care
• Strengthen community outreach and follow-up systems
• Improve recovery rates and reduce child mortality
By the end of the course, participants will be able to effectively manage severe acute malnutrition through community-based approaches, improving child survival and long-term health outcomes.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
• Pediatricians and child health specialists
• Nutritionists and dietitians
• Nurses and community health workers
• Public health and nutrition program managers
• NGO and humanitarian health staff
• Primary healthcare providers
• Government health officials
Course Impact
Individual Impact
• Strengthen skills in diagnosing and managing malnutrition
• Improve ability to deliver community-based care
• Enhance nutrition counseling and caregiver engagement
• Build confidence in managing pediatric cases
• Improve monitoring and follow-up practices
Organizational Impact
• Reduce child mortality and morbidity
• Improve program coverage and effectiveness
• Strengthen community health systems
• Increase recovery rates and reduce relapse
• Enhance data-driven nutrition interventions
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify and classify acute malnutrition in children
• Implement CMAM approaches effectively
• Manage uncomplicated SAM cases in outpatient settings
• Provide therapeutic feeding and caregiver counseling
• Recognize complications and refer appropriately
• Monitor treatment progress and outcomes
• Strengthen community-based nutrition programs
Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding Acute Malnutrition in Children
• Definitions and types of malnutrition (SAM & MAM)
• Causes and risk factors
• Impact on child health and development
• Global and local epidemiology
• Exercise: Assess malnutrition trends in your area
• Case Study: Consequences of delayed intervention
Module 2: Screening and Diagnosis
• Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measurement
• Weight-for-height assessment
• Identifying edema and clinical signs
• Community-based screening strategies
• Practical: Hands-on screening exercises
• Case Study: Early detection improving outcomes
Module 3: Outpatient Therapeutic Care (OTP)
• Admission criteria for outpatient care
• Use of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF)
• Routine medications and supplementation
• Follow-up schedules and monitoring
• Exercise: Develop a treatment plan
• Case Study: Managing uncomplicated SAM
Module 4: Management of Complicated Cases and Referral Systems
• Identifying complications (infection, dehydration, anemia)
• Stabilization and inpatient care protocols
• Referral pathways and coordination
• Integration with health systems
• Practical: Referral decision-making scenarios
• Case Study: Managing severe cases in hospital settings
Module 5: Community Engagement and Program Strengthening
• Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices
• Caregiver education and counseling
• Community outreach and mobilization
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
• Capstone Exercise: Design a CMAM program plan
• Case Study: Scaling community nutrition programs
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
From registration to the classroom, we keep things clear and efficient.
- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
- Pre Course Assessment: After registering, you’ll receive a diagnostic survey to help facilitators tailor content to your needs.
- Joining Instructions: Once fees are paid, you’ll receive a Delegate Welcome Pack at least 7 days before the start date (venue maps, virtual access links, and pre reading materials).
We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
- Feedback & ROI Reporting: Detailed post course evaluations to give sponsors clear insight into training impact.
- Alumni Network Access: Every delegate joins the ForElite Alumni Network for ongoing peer to peer learning and exclusive webinars.
When is the next intake?
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Training Methodology
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Proven Impact
In the last 12 months, over 1,200 professionals have applied the P.E.A.K. Framework to reduce onboarding time by an average of 30% and accelerate project delivery across 14 industries.
The outcome: Participants don’t just learn. They gain the tools, confidence, and strategy to drive measurable impact.
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