Approach to Oral and Enteral Nutrition in Adults
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course provides students with knowledge on the indications and contraindications, administration routes, formulas, and methods related to enteral nutrition. It also equips students with skills to utilize new technology and updated practical guidelines for enteral nutrition.
Different types of enteral nutrition formulas, such as standard, modified, and disease-specific, will be discussed in detail. Additionally, the course will address complications associated with enteral nutrition and offer solutions for any complications. It will cover the parameters for monitoring and following up with patients receiving enteral nutrition.
KEY TOPICS COVERED
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Introduction, indications, and contraindications of enteral nutrition
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Routes of enteral nutrition
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Choice of a feeding solution
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Types of enteral formulae
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Regimens of enteral feeding
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Hospital protocol for tube feeding
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Complications of enteral nutrition
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Monitoring of patients under enteral nutrition
TARGET AUDIENCE
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Current postgraduate nutrition students
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Postgraduate nutrition students from Gulf Cooperation Council countries
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Faculty/staff interested in clinical nutrition
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Professionals interested in clinical nutrition (Dietitians, Nutritionists, Nurses, Physicians)
- Business/industry partners in the field of nutrition.
Instructor
Dr. Sabika Allehdan
Domain
Clinical Nutrition
Duration
4 Weeks
No of Students
30
Date
To be announced
Time
- Week1 (2 days): Fri 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM & Sat 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (In Person)
- Week2 (2 days): Mon & Wed, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Online)
- Week3: 6 hours Anytime (Asynchronous online)
- Week4: Sat, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM (In-Person)
Level
Language
English
Venue
Fees
800 BHD
Hours
32 hours
Basics of Nutritional Science.
A total of 32 learning hours will be distributed as follows:
- 20 hours: Face to face classes
- 6 hours: Online classes
- 6 hours: Asynchronous online teaching
- Clinical scenarios (40%): Participation in the class discussion about some selected clinical scenarios, with at least two scenarios created by the learners themselves.
- Practical Assignment (30%): Specific practical tasks will be conducted during the course (2 Assignments)
- Final exam (30%): The final exam consists of 30 questions that are MCQs and/or true-false questions.
Credit-bearing Micro-credentials are stackable to qualify candidates for the ESPEN diploma in clinical nutrition and metabolism.
Saudi Society for Clinical Nutrition (SAPEN) and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN)
All learners will be provided with a Microsoft account to use Microsoft Teams and ESPAN account to reach recorded tutorial.
CONTACT
For further Information, please contact:
Mr. Mohammed Al-Hooti
Tel: +973-33777339
Email: malhooti@uob.edu.bh