Introduction

Child health and nutrition are the foundation of sustainable community development, early childhood growth, and lifelong wellness. With increasing concerns about child malnutrition, stunting, micronutrient deficiency, childhood obesity, infant mortality, food insecurity, and poor immunization coverage, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can address modern pediatric health challenges. Child Health & Nutrition Training Course is designed to equip learners with advanced knowledge in maternal and child nutrition, growth monitoring, child development, disease prevention, breastfeeding management, therapeutic feeding, and public health nutrition strategies. The course integrates evidence-based practices aligned with global standards from UNICEF, WHO, and public health institutions.

This industry-focused training program emphasizes practical learning, community engagement, and real-world case studies to prepare participants for careers in childcare, nutrition counseling, healthcare support, school health programs, pediatric wellness, community nutrition, and NGO health initiatives. Participants will gain expertise in nutrition assessment, balanced diet planning, child psychology, immunization awareness, hygiene promotion, anemia prevention, digital health monitoring, and nutrition intervention programs. The curriculum is designed to meet the rising demand for professionals in the fields of public health, pediatric nutrition, preventive healthcare, and early childhood care education.

Programme Curriculum

Child Health & Nutrition Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

After completing this training course, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of child health, pediatric nutrition, and early childhood development.
Identify causes and prevention methods for malnutrition, stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies.
Apply effective strategies for breastfeeding counseling and infant feeding practices.
Conduct growth monitoring and nutrition assessment using modern tools.
Develop balanced diet plans and therapeutic nutrition programs for children.
Promote immunization awareness, disease prevention, and child wellness programs.
Understand the role of maternal nutrition in child health outcomes.
Implement community nutrition interventions and school health initiatives.
Address issues related to childhood obesity, anemia, and lifestyle disorders.
Improve knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
Utilize digital health technologies and nutrition tracking systems.
Strengthen skills in nutrition counseling, communication, and behavior change strategies.
Analyze real-life public health case studies and nutrition program success models.

Target Audience

Nutritionists and Dieticians
Nurses and Healthcare Assistants
Childcare and Daycare Professionals
Public Health Workers
Teachers and School Health Coordinators
NGO and Community Development Staff
Parents and Caregivers
Students pursuing Healthcare, Nutrition, or Child Development careers

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Child Health & Nutrition

Introduction to pediatric health and wellness
Stages of child growth and development
Essential nutrients for children
Child nutrition lifecycle approach
Global child health challenges
Case Study: Analysis of childhood malnutrition trends in low-income communities.

Module 2: Maternal & Infant Nutrition

Maternal nutrition during pregnancy
Exclusive breastfeeding practices
Complementary feeding guidelines
Infant growth requirements
Nutrition for newborn care
Case Study: Improving breastfeeding outcomes through maternal counseling programs.

Module 3: Growth Monitoring & Nutrition Assessment

Growth charts and BMI interpretation
Anthropometric measurements
Nutrition screening tools
Identifying undernutrition and obesity
Child development indicators
Case Study: Early detection of stunting using community growth-monitoring systems.

Module 4: Micronutrients & Disease Prevention

Iron, vitamin A, iodine, and zinc deficiencies
Anemia prevention strategies
Immunization and child immunity
Nutrition-related infections
Preventive pediatric healthcare
Case Study: Reducing anemia rates through school nutrition supplementation programs.

Module 5: Child Feeding & Therapeutic Diet Planning

Balanced meal planning for children
Therapeutic feeding approaches
Managing picky eating behaviors
Nutrition during illness recovery
Special dietary needs for children
Case Study: Therapeutic nutrition interventions for severely malnourished children.

Module 6: Hygiene, Food Safety & Sanitation

Safe food preparation practices
Water sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
Prevention of foodborne illnesses
Personal hygiene education
Environmental health for children
Case Study: Impact of hygiene education on reducing diarrheal diseases in schools.

Module 7: Community Nutrition & Public Health Programs

Community-based nutrition programs
School health and feeding initiatives
Nutrition awareness campaigns
Child protection and wellness policies
NGO and government health interventions
Case Study: Successful implementation of community nutrition outreach programs.

Module 8: Digital Health, Counseling & Emerging Trends

Digital nutrition monitoring tools
Telehealth and pediatric nutrition
Child psychology and counseling skills
Behavior change communication
Emerging trends in child wellness and nutrition
Case Study: Using mobile health applications to improve child nutrition tracking.

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Child nutrition Growth monitoring Preventive care Pediatric health education

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000