Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Nutrition
-- viewing nowThe Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Nutrition is a comprehensive course that provides learners with the essential skills needed to excel in the field of nutrition therapy. This course focuses on the role of nutrition in preventing and treating diseases, making it highly relevant in today's healthcare industry.
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• Foundations of Therapeutic Nutrition: An introduction to the principles and practices of therapeutic nutrition, including the role of nutrition in disease prevention and management. This unit will cover the basics of macro- and micronutrients, as well as current dietary guidelines and recommendations.
• Clinical Nutrition Assessment: This unit will focus on the assessment of nutritional status in clinical settings, including the use of nutrition-focused physical assessments, dietary assessments, and laboratory tests. Students will learn how to identify nutritional risk factors and develop appropriate nutrition interventions.
• Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Diseases: This unit will cover the role of nutrition therapy in the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Students will learn about the pathophysiology of these conditions and the evidence-based nutrition interventions that can improve patient outcomes.
• Nutrition Support in Clinical Practice: This unit will focus on the use of nutrition support in clinical practice, including the use of enteral and parenteral nutrition. Students will learn about the indications, contraindications, and complications of nutrition support, as well as the role of interdisciplinary teams in providing care.
• Behavior Change and Motivational Interviewing: This unit will cover the principles of behavior change and motivational interviewing in the context of nutrition counseling. Students will learn how to assess readiness to change, develop effective counseling strategies, and provide ongoing support and guidance to patients.
• Research Methods in Nutrition: This unit will provide an overview of research methods in nutrition, including study design, data collection, and statistical analysis. Students will learn how to critically evaluate research studies, interpret findings, and apply evidence-based recommendations to practice.
• Special Topics in Therapeutic Nutrition: This unit will cover advanced topics in therapeutic nutrition, such as
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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