Certificate Course in Oncology Nutrition

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

Students who have completed 10+2 with science background.
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.

To introduce students to the fundamentals of oncology nutrition and its role in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.
To provide an overview of the physiological and metabolic changes that occur in cancer patients.
To equip learners with evidence-based knowledge on how nutrition impacts cancer progression and patient outcomes.
To help students understand the basics of nutritional interventions during chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and palliative care.
To promote awareness of the common nutritional challenges faced by cancer patients such as cachexia, malnutrition, taste alterations, and gastrointestinal side effects.
To initiate early learners into the principles of developing basic diet plans for cancer patients based on type, stage, and treatment modality.

To emphasize the importance of nutrition in improving quality of life, immunity, strength, and treatment tolerance in oncology patients.

Certificate Course in

Oncology Nutrition

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By the end of this 2-week certificate course, students will be able to:

Understand the basic biology of cancer and how nutrition plays a preventive and supportive role.
Identify the nutritional needs and challenges during different stages of cancer (pre-treatment, during treatment, post-treatment).
Learn about nutritional therapy for managing treatment side effects, including mucositis, nausea, weight loss, constipation, and appetite loss.
Get introduced to immune-boosting foods, anti-inflammatory diets, and nutrient-dense meal planning for cancer patients.
Understand the importance of hydration, antioxidants, and micronutrient support in cancer care.
Learn to communicate basic dietary advice with empathy, compassion, and patient-centric understanding.
Gain beginner-level exposure to nutritional supplementation, enteral nutrition, and palliative care nutrition approaches.
Explore the role of food safety and hygiene in immunocompromised patients.
Receive a globally accepted certificate of completion, opening doors to advanced specialization in Oncology Nutrition.