New England Public Health Training Center
Healthy Eating for Healthy Children: A Course for Dental Hygienists
This is an all levels course offering CPH, CHES, and MCHES — Free
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CEU
CPH
CHES
MCHES
Cost
Free
Tags
CDC CertifiedTime to Start
< 3 minutes
Length
1.50 hours
Overview
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This course is designed to teach dental hygienists the skills they need to talk with parents about eating a balanced diet. The course focuses on using accessible and encouraging language as well as providing talking points and conversation.
Reviewers say, "I recommend this module because it is an important topic to introduce. It is a resource that may not be available for many families."
What You'll Learn
- Use non-stigmatizing language to talk about food and weight.
- Explain the Go-Slow-Whoa framework for making healthier food choices.
- Demonstrate to families how to identify the sugar content in drinks.
- Explain how parents and kids can share decision-making around food.
Competency Terms
Communications
Professional Development
Related Occupations
Health Educator
Other Oral Health Professional
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit
Public Health Dentist
Related Job Tasks
Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets
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