One-week Neonatal Nutrition Update Practicum
As part of the Neonatal Nutrition Training Program at Baylor College of Medicine, One-week Neonatal Nutrition Update Practicums are offered for nutritionists who work with low birth weight and premature infants.
This program is supported in part by the Federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration.
Purpose and Content ^
This program reviews the basics in nutritional support of low birth weight and premature infants. Such topics as neonatal classification, breastfeeding, neonatal nutrient requirements, nutritional assessment, and dilemmas in enteral and parenteral nutrition for premature infants are emphasized. Discussion among neonatologists and nutritionists is primarily informal. The course pivots around practical experience with premature neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit. This program serves as a time to compare and contrast the nutritional practices for rapidly growing infants in the hospital and to discuss and plan for infants' discharge into the home setting. See the sample schedule.
Participants ^
These programs are designed for nutritionists employed within a neonatal intensive care unit. Enrollment is limited to four nutritionists per session to facilitate participant interaction and to maximize the practicum's effectiveness.
Environment ^
Baylor College of Medicine integrates a variety of medical facilities to provide care to high-risk infants.
Continuing Education Accreditation ^
Baylor College of Medicine is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) will receive 25 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program.
Program Dates ^
The Neonatal Nutrition Update Practicum is offered three times a year. Course dates for 2008 are
- September 22–26, 2008,
- November 10–14, 2008, and
- November 17–21, 2008.
Registration Fee ^
There is no registration charge. This program is funded in part by the Federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Lodging ^
Rooms can be obtained within walking distance of Texas Children's Hospital. Hotel rates are subject to change. Each hotel has restaurant service and a fitness room. Selected lodging within walking distance includes
- Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center, 6633 Travis St., Houston, Texas 77030; 713-313-4000. Cost: $129 plus tax (17%) per night for Baylor College of Medicine business visitors for a single room.
- Holiday Inn Houston Medical Center, 6800 S. Main St., Houston, Texas 77030; 713-528-7744. Cost: $129 plus tax for Texas Children's Hospital visitors.
- Houston Marriott Medical Center, 6580 Fannin St., Houston, Texas 77030; 713-796-0080. Cost: $174 plus tax (17%) per night for a single room for Baylor College of Medicine visiting students.
Transportation ^
Houston has two airports.
- Bush Intercontinental Airport: One-way transportation is $27 by Express Shuttle USA or about $51 by taxi.
- William P. Hobby Airport: One-way transportation is $23 by Express Shuttle USA or about $29 by taxi.
Application ^
Download the application in
- MS Word, or
- PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
If you are interested in participating in this One-week Neonatal Nutrition Update Practicum, please complete and return your application to
Diane Anderson, Ph.D., R.D.Baylor College of Medicine
Section of Neonatology
Department of Pediatrics
6621 Fannin Street, MC WT 6-104
Houston, Texas 77030
Fax: 832-825-2799
Applications must be received by August 4, 2008.
Schedule ^
See the proposed schedule for this practicum.
Questions? ^
Contact Diane Anderson, Ph.D., R.D.
- Phone: 832-826-1380
- E-mail:
