Training
The Growth Chart Modules are available for CMEs for physicians and
nurses at WebMD's Medscape Web site through March 2006.
Welcome to the training site for the new CDC Growth Charts that were released in May 2000. This Web site offers a set of self-directed, interactive training modules for health care professionals using the pediatric growth charts in clinical and public health settings to assess growth of infants, children, and adolescents.
Training modules were developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). The overall purpose of the modular training is to provide health care professionals in the United States with expertise on using and interpreting the new growth charts. Training includes:
- Background information related to the rationale for changes in the revised charts
- Body mass index (BMI)-for-age charts: using and interpreting the charts
- Clinical applications of the charts
Users can complete any or all of the training modules in the desired sequence and at no cost. Each module includes learning objectives, text, examples to complete, and a glossary of new terms. Estimated time to complete each module is provided in the introduction to the module.
Outline
- Technical Requirements
- Technical Preflight
- Instructions
- Training Modules
- Overview of the CDC Growth Charts
- Using the BMI-for-age Growth Charts
- Overweight Children and Adolescents: Recommendations to Screen, Assess and Manage
Please note: Some of these publications are available for download only as *.pdf files. These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to be viewed. Please review the information on downloading and using Acrobat Reader software.
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Page last updated: May 22, 2007
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion