Clinical Nutrition Course

Overview:

The clinical nutrition course is a specialized course for in depth knowledge. Course is only meant for knowledge and not meant to replace, advice given by a qualified nutritionist.

Course Content

HEART – Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Angina; Coronary Artery Disease
DIABETES MELLITUS – Physiology of Endocrine Pancreas; Type 1 & type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Types of Insulin and drugs
THYROID – Physiology of Thyroid gland; Types of thyroid disease
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE
LUNGS– COPD, Bronchitis, Asthma, ARDS, Lung: Tuberculosis; Pneumonia
BONE – Basic bone anatomy and formation, Rheumatic Arthritis; Osteo Arthritis
BLOOD – Types of Anemias’, Coagulation, thrombocytopenia- Malaria/ Dengue, allergic reactions & Lymphomas
KIDNEYS – Normal Structure, Physiology & Functions of Kidneys, Acute Kidney Disease, Nephrolithiasis, Glomerulonephritis, Gout, Chronic Kidney Disease
GASTRO- INTESTINAL TRACT & ACCESSORY ORGANS – Esophagus- Dysphagia, Esophagitis, GERD, Hiatus Hernia, Stomach- Dyspepsia, Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer, Liver- Alcoholic (Acute & Chronic Disease), NASH, Hepatitis Jaundice), Gall Bladder- Cholecystitis & Cholelithiasis, Pancreas- Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Small & Large Intestine- Dumping Syndrome, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Constipation, Diarrhoea/ Typhoid, Lactose Intolerance, Gluten Sensitivity, Haemorrhoids, Steatorrhoea

Each disease condition will be discussed under the following parameters:

Physiology (quick overview): This covers the normal structure and function of the organ. This will be revised in brief if covered in foundation course.
Patho physiology: Explains the disease process at the organ site, and will cover the risk factors and causes for a particular disease. Definitions and terms that required to be explained will be included.
Diagnosis: Will cover blood profiles and other diagnostic tests that are carried out to detect and diagnose a disease with normal value cut- offs’.
Medical Nutrition Therapy: Will entail the clinical nutrition approach in handling a particular disease condition addressing all the parameters that are of concern. Will include newer guidelines based on latest research.
Case studies and Assignments: Case study will include menu planning and making diet charts for a particular case. Assignments will involve reading up and collecting information on various topics based on latest information available.
Common drugs: Names and basic role of action of few popular drugs will be explained under topics wherever applicable for added but essential knowledge.

Format and Assessment

Self paced learning for over 3.5 months in combination with a few in person and virtual classes.

Assessment:

At the end of the course you will have a Viva, multiple choice exam and a case study to submit.

Certification:

You will be awarded ESA’s Clinical Nutrition course completion certificate with ACSM continuing education credit hours.

Duration,Date and Venue

Duration:

3.5 months

Date:

June 24, 2023

We also offer an online pre-recorded module.

Days :

For in person and virtual sessions would be Saturday or Sunday

Venue:

For in person classes:
Indian Education Society, Dadar (E)

Faculty

Faculty:

Vinaya Nadkarni
Disha Jhaveri Shah
Fatema Valikarimwala
Panchali Moitra
Zankruti Parikh

Eligibility and Fees

Eligibility criteria:

18yrs and above with minimum 12th grade
Basic nutrition certification

Fees:

Fees include

Tuition
Course lecture notes file
Core textbook
Local tutor support
Examination
Certificate

Continuing education credits:

The course has 20 continuing education credits

or Contact:

Bhavita Shah
Mobile: 9321753838
Email: bhavita@esaindiaonline.com

Please note: Doing this course, does not automatically qualify you as a nutritionist or dietician. This course is meant to enhance your nutrition knowledge and literacy. To practice as a nutritionist you need to meet the criteria set as per your national/regional laws. Please consult a medical practitioner for any health related matters.