Certificate Course in Basic Nutrition
5696- Improve your ability to assess and recommend dietary allowances for native people
- Live virtual classes give a clinical perspective to theory
- Understand the role of nutrients in health and disease
- Enhance employment opportunities in hospitals, food companies, and wellness centers
- Get equipped to run a nutritional unit
Certificate Course in Basic Nutrition
Key Features
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Improve your ability to assess and recommend dietary allowances for native people -
Live virtual classes give a clinical perspective to theory -
Understand the role of nutrients in health and disease -
Enhance employment opportunities in hospitals, food companies, and wellness centers -
Get equipped to run a nutritional unit
- Course Duration 3 months
- Next Batch Date25th Sep 2023
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Course Description
The “Certificate Course in Basic Nutrition” is created by renowned dietitians for doctors and fitness influencers like you who want to start or advance their careers in food companies, wellness centers, or as research dietitians.
There is an increasing demand for preventive and curative nutritionists as non-communicable diseases like diabetes, obesity, and cancers continue to rise. This course will help you to step into the nutrition industry as a competent nutritionist.
The “Certificate Course in Basic Nutrition” is the introductory course that will provide you an overview of nutrition and nutrients. You will understand the chemistry of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and protein) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), their absorption, storage, and metabolism. This will allow you to understand and apply your knowledge in health and disease.
Additionally, this course will familiarize you with nutritional assessment and counseling.
We at Medvarsity help every physician with the ability to fast-track their career and enable them to better serve the communities in which they practice. Join us and let us impact healthcare through education.
Eligibility:
Graduates from any discipline (MBBS, Dental, AYUSH, Nursing, and Nutrition) with a valid recognition.
On completion of Session-1, the student will be awarded the Certificate in Basic Nutrition. This course is certified by Medvarsity and AHERF.
Course validity: 4 months. There will be an extra charge for the extension of the course validity.
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Course Outline
1.Major nutrients, their properties, functions and important food sources.
2.Mechanisms of digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
3.The scientific rationale for the development of dietary guidelines and nutrition policies in healthy individuals and populations.
4.Methods used to assess nutritional status.
5.Principles of nutritional counselling
Course Outline
Accreditation Partner(s)
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British Accreditation Council
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Apollo Hospitals Education and Research Foundation
Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF), an autonomous organization that has been recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) as a “Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO)”, to facilitate the healthcare sector through research, training, and educational initiatives. The organization has emerged much larger with greater visions and has become a forefront for research and innovations for Apollo Hospitals.
AHERF is well-known for carrying out various educational programs such as Master’s, Fellowships, Diplomas, and Certificate courses in the Medicine and healthcare sector. In addition to their in-house courses, AHERF continues to partner with nationally and internationally renowned universities, organizations, and hospitals to develop collaborative educational and research programs.
FAQs
- Why this course is called Level 1?
- This is Level 1 of a series of three courses that add up to provide a deep understanding of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Is this course recognized by UGC or any other academic body?
- This course is a professional development program and does not carry any recognition from UGC or other academic bodies.
- Graduates from any discipline (MBBS, Dental, AYUSH, Nursing, Dietetics) with a valid recognition.
- Hands-on training means training in an environment that permits each student to have experience performing tasks, making decisions, or using equipment appropriate to the job assignment for which the training is being conducted. The student assigned for these programs will be observing all procedures performed by the consultant and depending on the student’s abilities and skill set displayed at the hospital, he/she will get to assist the consultant.
- How to access the course material online?
- To access the course, click on kite.medvarsity using the login ID and password provided to you or click on “LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google” and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to login ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.
- What If I am unable to open/access the course?
- Please access the below link AND follow the steps.
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- How will the assessments be for the Level 1 course?
- All assessments in Level 1 will be online test based. Your knowledge and understanding of different chapters will be tested through online questions at different stages of the course. Successful completion of all online assessments will make you eligible for the certification.
- What if I am not able to clear the final test in each level in the first attempt?
- You will be given three attempts to clear the tests. If you are not able to clear the final test for the Level in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Contact Toll free (1800-103-6006) or write to us at [email protected].
- What if I feel that a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in the online exams?
- If you feel that something is wrongly mentioned, you can write at [email protected], directing it to the academics team.
- What certification will I get at the end of the course?
- You will receive a “Certificate Course in Basic Nutrition” after successful completion of this course.
- When will I get my certificate?
- Once you successfully pass each Level, a PDF of your E-Certificate will be auto-generated in the Learning management system.
- Do you provide any placement assistance?
- We do not provide any placement guarantee as an outcome of the course. On a case to case basis we will introduce your profile to specific recruiting partners but no job guarantee is provided.
- What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]
Faculty
Dr Harita Shyam
Dr. Haritha Shyam is a dietician and nutritionist with Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, and has experience of 20 years in this field. She is the current President of the Indian Dietetics Association, Telangana Chapter.
Next Batch Start Date 25th Sep 2023
Learning Path
- Course 1 Certificate Course in Basic Nutrition
- Course 2 Certificate in Lifecycle and Wellness Nutrition
- Course 3 Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition – Level I
- COURSE 4 Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition – Level II
Course Duration
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Faculty
Dr Harita Shyam
Dr. Haritha Shyam is a dietician and nutritionist with Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, and has experience of 20 years in this field. She is the current President of the Indian Dietetics Association, Telangana Chapter.
Accreditation Partner(s)
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British Accreditation Council
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Apollo Hospitals Education and Research Foundation
Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF), an autonomous organization that has been recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) as a “Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO)”, to facilitate the healthcare sector through research, training, and educational initiatives. The organization has emerged much larger with greater visions and has become a forefront for research and innovations for Apollo Hospitals.
AHERF is well-known for carrying out various educational programs such as Master’s, Fellowships, Diplomas, and Certificate courses in the Medicine and healthcare sector. In addition to their in-house courses, AHERF continues to partner with nationally and internationally renowned universities, organizations, and hospitals to develop collaborative educational and research programs.
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Reviews
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Shikha Talesara, Certificate Course in Basic Nutrition - '18
Like the course and every content is explained beautifully, only thing missing is you guys should provide hard copy of the course also for students who are interested in buying.
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Dr. Mahavir Pannalal Nakel, Certificate Course in Basic Nutrition - '18
Contents are too good and informative, only thing is, when we read course content on mobile, diagrammatic content/ font size is too small…can there be a technique of zoom for these contents…(if possible).
Learning Path
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Course-1
Certificate Course in Basic Nutrition
Course-2
Certificate in Lifecycle and Wellness Nutrition
Certificate for
Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition - Level II
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