Self-Study Module: Congenital Heart Defects: Nutrition Considerations for Infants

Event date: 11/7/2022

This self-study course – created by Amy Mahar, MS, RDN, CDN, and refereed by registered dietitian nutritionists – offers an evidence-based review of nutrition management of infants with congenital heart defects.


Learning Objectives:

  • Define types of congenital heart disease
  • Understand nutrition considerations associated with infants with CHD in the neonatal period
  • Determine nutrition interventions and care plans for infants with CHD using a novel energy- and nutrient-dense infant formula

To complete activity and receive your Certificate of Attendance:
  1. Read the course content, or view the video recording below

    Printed Handout: Slide Images plus Written Content

    2. Recording Handout: Full-page Slide Images (no written content)


  2. Fill in the CDR Self-Study Evaluation Tool - you must upload your completed form as part of the survey.
    CDR-credentialed practitioners should retain a copy for their records.

    Download CDR Self-Study Evaluation

  3. Visit SurveyMonkey and complete the Post-Assessment and upload your completed CDR Self-Study Evaluation tool to receive your Certificate of Completion

    Access Post-Assessment Survey & Certificate of Completion



*Nurses may claim 0.5 contact hour for this content. RDs may claim 0.5 CPEU for this course through 11/15/2025.