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Certificate Course in Renal Nutrition

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Overview

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The Certificate in Renal Nutrition course is intended for those working closely with nephrology patients. The renal diet frequently contains low levels of proteins, phosphate, sodium, and potassium, and may include particular recommendations for fluid intake, depending on the needs of the individual. Management of the nutritional aspects of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with numerous challenges.

Intended audience

NA

Prerequisites

  • MBBS, MD/MS/DNB, Nutritionists, BDS, MDS, AYUSH, Nursing

Assessment & certification

  • Assessment fee: Included — no extra fee
  • Assessment mode: Online
  • Assessment provider: Medvarsity
  • Certificate provider: NA

Syllabus

  • Week 1: The Certificate in Renal Nutrition course provides exhaustive coverage of the latest evidence-based nutrition interventions for those with kidney disease. Also covers nutritional challenges from nutritional screening and assessment in chronic kidney disease, methods to improve nutritional status, oral nutritional considerations, the need for oral dietary supplements, enteral feeding, parenteral nutrition, and management of other kidney issues.

Taught by

Dr Anita Saxena, Professor & Secretary, Nephrology, SRNM

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