Introduction  

A 6-month hybrid Pediatric nutrition Course designed to train dietitians, doctors, nurses and students for common malnutrition problems and their management. The course is designed to address clinical problems related to pediatric malnutrition ranging from screening to management. The easy pace of the course is ideal for busy professionals to learn with convenience and provide exposure to in-patient and outpatient malnourished children. Therefore, offer a unique opportunity with guidance from experts.

Program Details 

• Duration: 6 months
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree: Certificate
• Mode of Education: Zoom, LMS (Moodle), Onsite session
• Classes in a month: 1
• Duration of Class: 2 hours zoom class, 3 hours onsite teaching activity
• Examination: Online (MCQ – 1 exam per month)

Course Organizers

• Ms. Munazza Ahmed

Teaching Methodologies

• Zoom classes
• Hands-on practice
• Role-play
• Bedside teaching
• OPD teaching

Program Objectives

• This course will provide an opportunity for learners to study at their own pace and hands-on teaching for relevant skills needed to excel in pediatric nutrition.
• Aims to improve the knowledge gap among healthcare professionals regarding the management of malnutrition in pediatrics.

Scope of Practice

It is important to equip healthcare providers with the optimal management skills of malnourished children to serve the purpose of improving the future of Pakistan and achieving MDG goals.

To fill in these gaps, a 6-month hybrid nutrition course is designed jointly by Clinical Nutrition Department of Indus Hospital and Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetic Society for dietitians, pediatricians, and family physicians.  The blended nature of this course will provide an opportunity for the learners to study at their own pace and will provide hands-on teaching for important relevant skills.

Certificate Awarding Authority

Indus University of Health Sciences (IUHS)

For More Information

Contact Number: +92353219394

Telnet: 021203511202709-17 Extension: 2661

Email: munazza.ahmed@tih.org.pk