certificate in miycn Program

Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) is a programme that addresses the challenges in feeding infants and young children, as well as meeting the nutritional and biological needs of the lactating mother. Statistics show that 73% of mothers breast-feed their babies without any form of supplementation. This course by Humanitarian Global targets humanitarian professionals to help them gain knowledge to educate mothers and offer counseling during pregnancy to improve maternal nutrition practices.

Career paths: Maternal and Infant Young Child Nutrition Officer Health and Nutrition Officer Nutrition Policy and Research Uptake Advisor Maternal Health Project Officer Maternal and Child Health Specialists Community Nutrition and Health Activity Officer Protection Officer
SCHOOL: Humanitarian Global Institute LEVEL: professional

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Module 1 – NUTRITION IN PREGNANCY AND CHILDHOOD 1.1 Nutrition in pregnancy 1.2 Breastfeeding 1.3 Pediatric nutrition assessment 1.4 Complimentary feeding Module 1 Assessment Questions Module 2 – MALNUTRITION AND ITS MANAGEMENT 2.1 Overview of malnutrition 2.2 Management of malnutrition in infants less than 6-months old 2.3 Inpatient management of severe acute malnutrition 2.4 Outpatient management of severe acute malnutrition Module 2 Assessment Questions Module 3 – COMMUNITY NUTRITION RESPONSE 3.1 Management of moderate acute malnutrition 3.2 Community mobilization 3.3 Emergency nutrition response 3.3 Nutrition information, education and communication Module 3 Assessment Questions CASE STUDY Final Assessment

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Open for all participants and professionals English Proficiency