Advance Diploma in Clinical & Therapeutic Nutrition

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Eligibility Criteria:

This program is open to a diverse range of applicants, including:

  • Medical professionals such as Doctors, Dietitians, and Nutritionists.
  • Individuals holding a Diploma, PG Diploma, BSc, or MSc in Food or Clinical Nutrition.
  • Graduates in fields like Home Science, Biochemistry, and Life Sciences.
 

About the Course 

This 4 months globally recognized diploma prepares learners for clinical practice in hospitals, wellness centers, and private consultations. The 3-month theory module covers the pathophysiology and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) of chronic and acute illnesses—diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, renal and liver disorders, gastrointestinal issues, cancer, PCOS, and thyroid dysfunction. Students learn to interpret lab reports, perform nutritional assessments, and create individualized therapeutic diets. The 6-month internship involves weekly case studies, clinical simulations, and protocol planning based on real patient profiles. The course also includes supplementation, enteral nutrition, and critical care diets. Ideal for aspiring clinical nutritionists and therapeutic diet planners, this program combines scientific rigor with practical application, ensuring students graduate with confidence and clinical competence.

Course Objectives:

  1. To provide advanced knowledge of human pathophysiology, nutritional biochemistry, and the role of diet in disease prevention and management.
  2. To train students in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for a wide range of acute and chronic diseases.
  3. To develop skills in clinical assessment, nutritional diagnosis, dietary modifications, and individualized therapeutic planning.
  4. To equip learners with tools to interpret lab investigations, anthropometric data, and biochemical markers for nutritional interventions.
  5. To explore therapeutic approaches for lifestyle diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, metabolic, and endocrine disorders.
  6. To integrate the role of functional foods, nutritional supplementation, and enteral nutrition in clinical practice.
  7. To offer a comprehensive internship experience through weekly clinical case studies, patient simulations, and protocol-based planning.
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What Will Students Learn? (Key Learning Outcomes):

By the end of this 1-year Advanced Diploma, students will be able to:

  • Understand the pathophysiology of common diseases and how nutritional therapy plays a role in treatment and recovery.

  • Design therapeutic diets for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, PCOS, thyroid disorders, obesity, kidney disease, and gastrointestinal disorders.

  • Interpret lab reports (CBC, LFT, KFT, lipid profile, HbA1c, CRP, thyroid panel, iron studies) and integrate them into personalized nutrition plans.

  • Create and modify diets based on texture, calorie, macronutrient, and fluid requirements for different clinical conditions.

  • Plan enteral nutrition, manage feeding protocols, and understand therapeutic food formulations in critical care.

  • Address nutrient deficiencies, malabsorption, food sensitivities, and inflammatory conditions with functional and therapeutic nutrition.

  • Gain experience with Indian vegetarian clinical diet planning across different age groups and patient profiles.

  • Recommend evidence-based nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals, herbal support, and gut-healing interventions.

  • Develop counseling and communication skills to support patient adherence, behavior change, and long-term dietary compliance.

  • Participate in a 6-month internship, including weekly clinical case study presentations, diet planning simulations, and mentorship from clinical experts.

  • Receive a globally recognized Advanced Diploma certificate, qualifying graduates to work as Clinical Nutritionists, Hospital Dietitians, Therapeutic Diet Planners, or Health Consultants in healthcare settings and private practice.

Assessment & Certification

  • Graded Clinical Assignments: Dedicated assignments and case studies for the practical application
  • Final Case Presentation & Viva: for assessing students based on the understanding and knowledge they got in the course
  • MCQ Test: A Multiple Choice Question examination comprising 100 questions, covering

all modules, with a focus on clinical applications and theoretical understanding.

  • Internationally Recognized Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will

receive an internationally recognized certification.

What do Learners get ?

  • Internationally Recognized Certificate of Completion for the Course & Internship
  • Live Online sessions with experienced mentors from the Industry
  • Presentations & Recordings 
  • E- masterguide
  • E- Summary Guide 
  • Practice assignments with 100+ case studies

Title after the Course :

Internationally certified Therapeutic Health consultant

Course Fee

For Students – 6500/-

For Lifetime NANP members – 6999/-

For Other Professionals – 7999/-

For International students – USD 140

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