This CPD award is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices related to food and nutrition in healthcare settings. Course participants will explore the role of dietetics in promoting health, preventing disease, and managing various health conditions through personalized nutrition interventions.

Course participants will learn to assess and monitor nutritional status, develop individualized nutrition plans, and evaluate the impact of diet on overall health and well-being. The unit covers topics such as the nutritional needs of different patient populations, feeding methods and techniques, cultural considerations in dietetics practice, and the ethical and legal aspects of nutrition care.

Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, course participants will be reminded about the importance of collaborating with healthcare teams, communicating effectively with patients, and advocating for evidence-based nutrition practices. By the end of the course, participants will have strengthened their expertise in providing quality nutrition, care and support to their patients.