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UQU Programs
Clinical Nutrition

(Medical Nutrition Therapy (1) MNT (1

NUT3254
3 hours English

(Medical Nutrition Therapy (1) MNT (1

MNT1
NUT3153 Nutritional Assessment
3 hours One requisite
NUT3152 Meal Planning and Preparation
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction Lecture: Definition and Terminology, Role of the Clinical Dietitian, Critical Thinking and the Nutrition Care Process (NCP)
2 Gastrointestinal Disorders – Upper GI Tract Part 1: Oral Cavity and Esophagus Disorders, Jaw Fracture, Hiatal Hernia
3 Gastrointestinal Disorders – Upper GI Tract Part 2: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Dysphagia
4 Gastrointestinal Disorders – Upper GI Tract Part 3: Stomach Disorders (Nausea, Vomiting, Dyspepsia, Gastritis, Gastroparesis, Peptic Ulcer Disease)
5 Mid Term Exam- Gastrointestinal Disorders – Lower GI Tract Part 1: Diarrhea, Constipation and Malabsorption
6 Gastrointestinal Disorders – Lower GI Tract Part 2: Celiac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
7 Gastrointestinal Disorders – Lower GI Tract Part 3: Ileostomy, Colostomy, Short Bowel Syndrome, Bacterial Overgrowth
8 Accessory Organs Disorders Part 1 – Liver1: Liver Diseases (Hepatitis, Fatty Liver Disease)
9 Accessory Organs Disorders Part 2 – Liver2: Portal Hypertension, Ascites, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Cirrhosis
10 Accessory Organs Disorders Part 3 – Pancreas: Pancreatic Diseases (Pancreatitis)
11 Accessory Organs Disorders Part 4 – Gallbladder: Gallbladder Diseases (Cholelithiasis (Gallstones), Cholecystitis)
12 Malnutrition: Undernutrition
13 Nutritional Disorders: Eating Disorders (Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa)
14 Food-Related Disorders: Food Allergy and Food Intolerance
15 Metabolic Stress and Nutrition Therapy for Burns
16 Professional Development in Clinical Nutrition: Roles, Processes, and Critical Thinking Skills
17 Case Study of Hiatal Hernia
18 Case Study of GERD and Dysphagia
19 Case Study of Gastritis and Gastric Ulcer
20 Case Study of Diarrhea and Case Study of Constipation
21 Case Study of Celiac Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
22 Case Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
23 Case Study for Diverticulitis
24 Case Study of Acute Pancreatitis and Dyspepsia
25 Case Study of Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
26 Case Study of Cirrhosis and Ascites
27 Case Study of Cholelithiasis
28 Case Study of Anorexia Nervosa
29 Case Study of Overweight/Obesity
30 Case Study of Food Allergy and Food Intolerance
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Demonstrate concepts of clinical nutrition and dietician role.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion, Guided self-learning
Assessment Methods Exams
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Summarize the outlines of theories and comprehensive clinical nutrition applications

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion, Guided self-learning
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignment rubric
1.3 Mapped to: K3

Recognize the daily nutritional management of specific diseases.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion, Guided self-learning
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignment rubric
2.1 Mapped to: S2

Assess the different etiology, symptoms, diagnosis and risk factors of diseases.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion Guided self-learning Problem solving.
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignment rubric
2.2 Mapped to: S1

Apply self-guided solving of case studies based on scientific references

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion Guided self-learning Problem solving.
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignment rubric
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Evaluate the nutritional requirements for patients.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion Guided self-learning Problem solving.
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignment rubric
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Exhibit the ability to lead a team efficiently in order to transferee skills

Teaching Strategy Group work project Problem solving.
Assessment Methods Assignment rubric, Group project Rubric
3.2 Mapped to: V1

Employ responsibility for own learning and continuing personnel development.

Teaching Strategy Group work project Problem solving.
Assessment Methods Assignment rubric, Group project Rubric
Assessment
Weight
Midterm Exam
25%
Assignments
15%
Final practical exam
20%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%