Module #1 Introduction to Clinical Nutrition Overview of the importance of nutrition in healthcare, roles of healthcare professionals in nutrition care, and principles of nutrition assessment.
Module #2 Nutrition and Disease Prevention Exploration of the relationship between diet and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Module #3 Macronutrients:Carbohydrates, Protein, and Fat In-depth examination of the three macronutrients, including their functions, sources, and recommended daily intake.
Module #4 Micronutrients:Vitamins and Minerals Comprehensive review of the essential micronutrients, including their functions, sources, and deficiency symptoms.
Module #5 Nutrition Assessment:Anthropometric Measurements Hands-on training in taking accurate anthropometric measurements, including height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and body composition analysis.
Module #6 Nutrition Assessment:Dietary Evaluation Analysis of dietary intake using various methods, including 24-hour recall, food frequency questionnaires, and nutrient analysis software.
Module #7 Nutrition Care Process:Nutrition Diagnosis Application of the nutrition care process to identify nutrition problems and develop individualized care plans.
Module #8 Nutrition Care Process:Nutrition Intervention Development of evidence-based nutrition interventions to address specific nutrition diagnoses.
Module #9 Nutrition Care Process:Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation Evaluation of nutrition care plans and monitoring of patient outcomes.
Module #10 PEDIATRIC NUTRITION:Infant and Toddler Nutrition Nutrition requirements and recommendations for infants and toddlers, including breastfed and formula-fed infants.
Module #11 PEDIATRIC NUTRITION:Child and Adolescent Nutrition Nutrition requirements and recommendations for children and adolescents, including nutrition for optimal growth and development.
Module #12 GERONTOLOGY NUTRITION:Nutrition for Older Adults Nutrition requirements and recommendations for older adults, including age-related changes and common health conditions.
Module #13 Sports Nutrition:Fueling for Optimal Performance Nutrition strategies for athletes, including carbohydrate loading, hydration, and electrolyte balance.
Module #14 Medical Nutrition Therapy:Diabetes Nutrition management of diabetes, including meal planning, carbohydrate counting, and insulin therapy.
Module #15 Medical Nutrition Therapy:Cardiovascular Disease Nutrition management of cardiovascular disease, including lipid lowering, blood pressure control, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Module #16 Nutrition in Cancer Care Nutrition management of cancer, including nutrition support during treatment and survivorship.
Module #17 Gastrointestinal Nutrition Nutrition management of gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and gastrointestinal surgery.
Module #18 Renal Nutrition:Kidney Disease and Dialysis Nutrition management of kidney disease, including dialysis and transplantation.
Module #19 Nutrition Support:Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Indications, benefits, and complications of enteral and parenteral nutrition, including nutrition support in critical care.
Module #20 Herbs, Botanicals, and Supplements Evidence-based review of popular herbs, botanicals, and supplements, including their uses, interactions, and potential risks.
Module #21 Cultural Competency in Nutrition Care Cultural influences on food choices and nutrition practices, including strategies for culturally sensitive nutrition care.
Module #22 Nutrition Policy and Advocacy Overview of nutrition policy, advocacy, and legislation, including the role of healthcare professionals in shaping nutrition policy.
Module #23 Food Systems and Sustainability Sustainable food systems, including food production, processing, and distribution, and the impact of food choices on the environment.
Module #24 Communicating Nutrition Information Effective communication of nutrition information to patients, families, and communities, including written and verbal communication skills.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Clinical Nutrition career
