Internship program Clinical Nutrition

The continuous advances that have been developed in the area related to the knowledge of the human body and its functioning have determined the important role that Clinical Nutrition plays in the promotion and prevention of health. A balanced diet in accordance with the needs of the body can help to fight against various diseases, as well as to alleviate their effects, in a way that is highly beneficial for the patient's quality of life. For this reason, and in view of the important role played by healthcare professionals in this regard, TECH has decided to launch an exclusively practical program through which graduates can update their practice by completing a 120-hour practical internship in a leading clinical center.

University certificate

duration

3 weeks

Modality

On-site

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

4 ECTS

Price (first year)

See price

With this Practical Training you will take a definitive step in your career.”

Introduction to the Program

A program focused on bringing you up-to-date on advances in nutrition through on-site practice in a leading international clinical center"

Optimal nutrition is linked to better health, a stronger immune system, a lower risk of non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Nutrition intervenes in the evolution of pathologies, in some cases as an etiological factor and in others as a complication, which is why there is a growing interest in the study of food and nutrition support in a large number of diseases. With this in mind, a program has been designed to provide the students, in a practical way, with all the knowledge they need to improve the prognosis of their patients. You will have a 3-week stay in a specialized center, which will provide you with the autonomy and vision for your future clinical cases.

Nutritionists focused on the clinical area are part of a multidisciplinary team that possesses scientific knowledge in their area of competence, with skills that allow them to apply efficient nutritional care to their patients. The program focused on this labor sector seeks to update professionals to assess and calculate nutritional requirements in health and disease situations at any stage of the life cycle. The specialist will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in Clinical Nutrition, through an adequate program such as this educational experience, from the hand of professionals with extensive experience in the sector.

In addition, you will have the support of an expert tutor in the area, who will accompany you during the 120 hours to guide you through your stay and ensure that you can get the most out of it. It is, therefore, a unique opportunity to catch up on the latest developments in Clinical Nutrition in Medicine from the best professionals and through an experience that will undoubtedly allow you to implement the most innovative clinical strategies developed to date in your practice.

Through this program you will be able to acquire the experience you need to update your knowledge in Clinical Nutrition"

Teaching Objectives

The Internship program in Clinical Nutrition is oriented to facilitate the performance of the professional dedicated to Nutrition with the latest advances and newest treatments in the sector. The program provides an effective update of knowledge on the procedures, diagnoses and therapies of the specialty in an exclusively practical way, through a hospital stay designed with clinical and educational rigor, under the guidance of renowned professionals in a hospital center of the highest scientific quality and technological innovation. In order to provide quality care based on the latest scientific evidence to ensure patient safety.

Get an overview of Clinical Nutrition and update your knowledge in practice. With the use of the most advanced technical resources"

General Objectives

Update the physician's knowledge of new trends in human nutrition in healthy patients and patients presenting with pathologies, through evidence-based medicine
Promote work strategies based on the practical knowledge of the new trends in nutrition and its application to child and adult pathologies, where nutrition plays a fundamental role in treatment
Encourage the acquisition of technical skills and abilities, through a powerful audiovisual system, and the possibility of development through online simulation workshops and/or specific training
Encourage professional stimulation through continuous education and research

Specific Objectives

Review the basics of a balanced diet in the different stages of the life cycle, as well as in exercise
Assess and calculate nutritional requirements in health and disease at any stage of the life cycle
Review the new dietary guidelines, nutritional objectives, and recommended dietary allowances (RDA)
Manage food databases and composition tables
Acquire skills in reading and understanding new food labeling methods
Update the drug-nutrient interaction and its implication in the patient’s treatment
Identify the relationship between nutrition and immune status
Update knowledge in nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics
Incorporate the possibilities of phytotherapy as an adjuvant treatment in clinical practice
Review the psychological bases and biopsychosocial factors that affect human eating behavior
Analyze the different methods for assessing nutritional status
Interpret and integrate anthropometric, clinical, biochemical, hematological, immunological, and pharmacological data in the patient's nutritional assessment and dietary-nutritional treatment
Predict patients’ nutritional risk

The teaching materials of this program, elaborated by these specialists, have contents that are completely applicable to your professional experiences”

Internship Program in Clinical Nutrition

Nutrition plays an important role in the well-being and quality of life of people, as it significantly influences the state of the immune system. It not only reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular, digestive or metabolic diseases such as diabetes, but also intervenes directly in the evolution of pathologies. Given the growing interest of medical professionals in the study of food and nutrition support, in TECH Global University we prepare the Internship Program in Clinical Nutrition, a program with which you will strengthen your skills and competencies through a face-to-face and intensive stay in a prestigious hospital center.

Obtain a qualification as a Nutritionist

The main objective of this program is to update health professionals in the most relevant topics and procedures in the field of clinical nutrition. In this way, you will review the basics of a balanced diet in the different stages of the life cycle to perform assessments of the condition of your patients and calculate the nutritional requirements according to their particular situation. You will implement the latest advances and trends in this discipline in the management of simple and complex cases, such as those requiring nutritional support. You will learn about dietary management according to the different pathologies and you will consider food and patient safety as a principle of all professional performance. With this Internship Program, you will be able to acquire the experience you require as a professional and compete in an increasingly demanding sector

Study at the largest School of Medicine

At TECH Global University we have innovative programs of high academic performance for specialized education. Through a three-week training, with consecutive eight-hour days, Monday through Friday, you will master the newest techniques and tools used by experts in the field. At the largest School of Medicine you will find the necessary resources to enhance your professional growth, as well as a team capable of guiding you and developing your skills to the fullest.