Certificate Course in Maternal and Child Nutrition
- CME credit points: 6.75
- Accreditation number: DHA/MTS/ACC/XXXXXX
- Evaluate the nutritional needs of mothers and children
- Understand the nutritional requirements in pregnancy and during lactation
- Learn the nutritional and feeding requirements of pre-term and full-term infants
- Apply nutritional principles to optimize the growth and development of children of various age groups.
Certificate Course in Maternal and Child Nutrition
Key Features
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CME credit points: 6.75 -
Accreditation number: DHA/MTS/ACC/XXXXXX
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Evaluate the nutritional needs of mothers and children -
Understand the nutritional requirements in pregnancy and during lactation -
Learn the nutritional and feeding requirements of pre-term and full-term infants -
Apply nutritional principles to optimize the growth and development of children of various age groups.
- Course Duration 3 Months
- Next Batch Date2nd Oct 2023
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Course Description
This Maternal and Child Nutrition Course will provide the student with the knowledge and competencies required to manage the nutritional requirements and challenges during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and childhood until adolescence. The nine months of pregnancy represent the most significant phase of growth and development in humans.
Nutrition during pregnancy is one of the modifiable factors which impacts the growth and development processes of the fetus. In the first module, you will learn about the role of nutrition in fostering fetal growth, development, and long-term health. This section will also discuss weight-gain recommendations and common problems during pregnancy that can be managed with nutritional remedies.
The second module will cover the period of infancy. Rapid growth during the first year of life is the hallmark of infancy when compared to all other ages. Growth occurs more rapidly from birth to 6 months of age than at any other period in the life cycle. This section will discuss how nutrition is an essential component in the complex development of infants.
The third module will focus on growth and development in children and adolescents and their relationships to nutritional status. You will learn how to manage various nutritional challenges and eating disorders in children and adolescents.
Eligibility: Nutritionists, General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
Course validity: 4 months. There will be an extra charge for the extension of the course validity.
Certification: On successfully completing all the learning modules, you will receive a Certificate in Maternal and Child Nutrition. Also, this course is certified and registered by Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
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Course Outline
Module 1: Nutrition in Pregnancy
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- Introduction
- Factors affecting pregnancy outcomes
- Pregnancy weight gain
- Nutritional requirements during pregnancy and lactation
- Nutritional care at various stages of pregnancy
- Healthy dietary patterns for pregnancy
- Complications of pregnancy impacting nutritional status and their management
Module 2: Nutrition in Infants
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- Introduction
- Assessment of newborn health
- Parenting
- Recommendations for feeding infants
- Vitamin and mineral supplementation
- Common nutritional issues and concerns
- Safety issues around feeding
Module 3: Nutrition in Children and Adolescents
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- Introduction
- Growth and development
- Nutritional and energy requirements
- Vitamins and minerals
- Nutrition-related problems in childhood
- Physical activity
- Nutrition in adolescence
- Normal physical growth and development
- Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) in adolescents
- Energy and nutrient requirements
- Eating disorders in adolescents
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Factors affecting pregnancy outcomes
- Pregnancy weight gain
- Nutritional requirements during pregnancy and lactation
- Nutritional care at various stages of pregnancy
- Healthy dietary patterns for pregnancy
- Complications of pregnancy impacting nutritional status and their management
- Introduction
- Assessment of newborn health
- Parenting
- Recommendations for feeding infants
- Vitamin and mineral supplementation
- Common nutritional issues and concerns
- Safety issues around feeding
- Introduction
- Growth and development
- Nutritional and energy requirements
- Vitamins and minerals
- Nutrition-related problems in childhood
- Physical activity
- Nutrition in adolescence
- Normal physical growth and development
- Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) in adolescents
- Energy and nutrient requirements
- Eating disorders in adolescents
Accreditation By:
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Accredited CPD Activity
Continuing professional development (CPD) is the intentional maintenance and development of the knowledge and skills needed to perform in a professional context. This could mean honing current skills, it could mean developing them to a new level, or it could mean learning new ones that will allow an employee’s job role to expand or prepare them for potential promotion.
CPD obligations are present in most professions. Most companies and organizations now prioritize them because they ensure a constantly developing workforce.
This means there are millions of professionals across the UK who are required to undertake CPD training every year.
Structured CPD gives employees a clear path to success within their current role and progression to future ones. Employees in regulated industries (e.g. healthcare, accountancy, legal work) can lose their license to operate if they don’t maintain their CPD.
CPD activities can range from formal educational activities such as instructor-led training courses, workshops or seminars, to more informal approaches such as work-based learning or mentoring. CPD can also include self-directed studies such as e-learning courses and structured reading.
CPD can be provided by specialist companies (e.g. commercial training providers, independent coaches), or provided internally, in particular by larger organizations.
FAQs
- General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
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Are there any onsite or offline classes?
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Can I stop a module midway through and finish it later?
- Yes. Once you begin a module, it will be updated in your Medvarsity portfolio, wherein you can continue and complete modules at your own pace. However, you should complete it during the course duration time.
Are the courses available in other languages?
- All the Medvarsity courses are written and presented in English only.
What is the course duration?
- The course duration consists of 3 months.
How can I get my course duration extended?
- To get an extension of the course you have taken up, please drop us a mail at [email protected]. You can get a 30 days extension of the course duration and you would be charged 10% of the course fee as course extension charges.
How are the course assessments made and in what form?
- The assessment is conducted at multiple intervals as the course progresses. Each chapter ends with a multiple-choice quiz. Learners must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly in all to pass.
What if I am not able to clear the final test at 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. Write to us at [email protected]
Can I repeat a quiz if I fail on the first attempt?
- Yes!! We provide 3 attempts to attend the quiz.
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], to direct it to the academics team.
What certification will I get at the end of the course?
- After completing the course content and assessments with a minimum score of 60% in each module, you will receive a Certificate Course in Maternal and Child Nutrition including your name, course name, and the date of completion, which will be generated in your account. No salutations will be added to the name.
When will I get my certificate?
- Once you successfully pass each level, your e-Certificate will be generated in the learning management system.
What is the validity period of the certificate?
- December 31st
Do we get a hard copy of the certificate?
- The certificate is available online and can be downloaded for printing a hard copy.
What happens if I lose my certificate?
- Certificate can be downloaded anytime from your account. However, if our team has valid information with proof of completion, then we can provide the certificate.
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 Haritha Shyam
Chief Dietician, Apollo Hospitals,
Next Batch Start Date 2nd Oct 2023
Course Duration
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Faculty
Dr Haritha Shyam
Chief Dietician, Apollo Hospitals,
Accreditation By:
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Accredited CPD Activity
Continuing professional development (CPD) is the intentional maintenance and development of the knowledge and skills needed to perform in a professional context. This could mean honing current skills, it could mean developing them to a new level, or it could mean learning new ones that will allow an employee’s job role to expand or prepare them for potential promotion.
CPD obligations are present in most professions. Most companies and organizations now prioritize them because they ensure a constantly developing workforce.
This means there are millions of professionals across the UK who are required to undertake CPD training every year.
Structured CPD gives employees a clear path to success within their current role and progression to future ones. Employees in regulated industries (e.g. healthcare, accountancy, legal work) can lose their license to operate if they don’t maintain their CPD.
CPD activities can range from formal educational activities such as instructor-led training courses, workshops or seminars, to more informal approaches such as work-based learning or mentoring. CPD can also include self-directed studies such as e-learning courses and structured reading.
CPD can be provided by specialist companies (e.g. commercial training providers, independent coaches), or provided internally, in particular by larger organizations.
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