Course Information & Syllabus
About the Clinical And Therapeutic Nutritionist Program
The course is intended for those medical practitioners who wish to achieve a better understanding of nutrition management in order to improve patient outcomes, especially with those who are commonly seen suffering from conditions such as obesity, diabetes, breastfeeding, cardiovascular disease, cancer and eating disorders.
The course educates students about the role of therapeutic diets in the management of chronic illnesses and other nutritional disorders. The role of nutrition is not only to keep one healthy but also to help overcome diseases and act as a supplement to the treatment. It forms an important part of the diet therapy in the treatment along with the medicines given to the patient.
Era University is a popular choice for the course among students not only in Lucknow but across the entire state of Uttar Pradesh (UP). Teaching is conducted by leading experts of the field with a core focus on the role of diet management and prevention of major nutrition-related disease conditions.
During the course of their studies, students acquire a deep understanding of the mechanisms of digestion and the major nutrients present in the important food items, their properties and functions. This thorough knowledge of nutrition further enables them to customize diet plans as per individual needs or prescription.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The major focus of the nutrition & therapeutic care program is:
To develop a comprehensive knowledge of all food items and their nutritional value
To understand nutrition assessment techniques and intervention strategies
To know how to customise diet plans as per individual needs or prescription
To learn how to prescribe diets for various medical and surgical conditions/diseases
To be able to supervise the preparation, processing and storage of food items
To learn how to counsel patients and their families regarding the nutritional care to be followed for various conditions
Career
After the completion of this course students are eligible to work as:
professionals in nutritional clinics, hospitals, extended care facilities and in the food industry
nutritionist in a government or private hospital
freelance nutrition consultant or as a diet and supplement consultant
