School nutrition is constantly evolving and JSI wants to make sure you and your schools are equipped with the latest information and tools to make each year, a healthy and successful one. Starting October 3rd, Framingham State University is offering three 4-week online professional development courses that earn you graduate and continuing education credits and provide you with highly relevant information to create safe and nutritious environments in your schools.
With the convenience of online learning, each course costs $197 and will run from October 3 – October 28, 2016. For those looking for continuing education credits, each course provides 22.5 PDPs for Teachers, 15 PD hours for School Nutrition professionals or 15 CPEUs for Registered Dietitians.
The October courses you can register for include:
- Diabetes in Schools: An overview of diabetes and its impact in schools for teachers, school nutrition directors, school nurses and other school professionals. Topics addressed in this course include: basic understanding of type 1 and type 2 diabetes; dietary management of diabetes and basic carbohydrate counting; and strategies to create a safe environment for students with diabetes. Participants will explore available resources to promote nutrition, physical activity, and student safety. PRDV #: 7321
- Hydration and Beverages: An overview of hydration including basic requirements and guidelines for children and adolescents, and hydration needs for student athletes. Topics addressed in the course include: the current beverage environment; common ingredients and additives; beverage guidelines for schools; and the role of beverage marketing and beverages in the school environment. PRDV #: 71021
- Sweet Solutions: An overview of sugar and non-nutritive sweeteners including guidelines and recommendations for children and adolescents. Topics include: types of sugar and non-nutritive sweeteners, including information about safety; the use of these products in the current food supply; updates on food marketing to children as it relates to sugar; and efforts to reduce sugar consumption in the US and the school environment. The course is intended for school nutrition professionals, teachers, administrators, and school nurses. PRDV #: 70325
To view these courses please visit www.framingham.edu/opdce. Scroll down to the “Nutrition, Health & Wellness” section to view each syllabus and course information.
To register online, simply scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the “Registration” button. You can also print the registration form and send it to Paula Hogard, Director of Continuing Professional Education and Workforce Development, FSU, 100 State St., PO Box 9101, Framingham, MA, or fax it to 508-626-4030.
