TECH puts at your disposal the most complete 100% online program on Nutrition in Special Populations, so you can catch up from wherever you want and with a fully customized schedule”

Proper nutrition is key to keep the organs in good working order and, therefore, to have a strong immune system. Numerous studies have shown that foods such as pineapple or blueberries are beneficial for the kidneys, however, those rich in salt or artificial sweeteners can reduce their functionality and become one of the causes of kidney failure. The same is true for the rest of the organism. For this reason, the medical specialist must know in detail the scientific advances made in nutrition and their implication in the patient's health, in order to be able to offer personalized diets according to the requirements of the person's pathology.

The postgraduate diploma in Nutrition in Special Populations in Diet Therapy is a program that aims to serve as a guide in its update, providing an updated and comprehensive knowledge on the latest developments in nutrition in medicine. This is a program that delves into nutrition in renal, hepatic, pancreatic, nervous system and oncological diseases, with special emphasis on its recommendations and the personalization of nutritional treatments according to the patient.

A program developed over 6 months, designed by experts in Endocrinology and Nutrition and distributed in 450 hours of the best theoretical, practical and additional material presented in different formats. Moreover, it is delivered in a convenient 100% online format that will allow the graduate to connect to the virtual classroom and enjoy this academic experience from any device with an internet connection, from any place, at any time of the day.

Access the world's largest Online Medical School and become a member of an international community of specialists who continually share advances, ideas, etc.”

This postgraduate diploma in Nutrition in Special Populations in Diet Therapy contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Nutrition and Endocrinology
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet 

You will be able to review enzymatic activity, metabolism, filtration and diuresis, updating your ideas according to the scientific advances that have been made in this area”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

A great opportunity to catch up 100% online on the modulation of the intestinal microbiota in renal, pancreatic and hepatic pathologies"

You will delve into the latest developments related to nutrition in the prevention of cognitive impairment, dementia and Alzheimer's disease"

Any medical specialist who wants to practice his profession according to the latest scientific advances in his area needs to have qualifications that allow him to combine his update with the activity of his practice. For this reason, this program has been developed with the objective that the graduate acquires an updated and comprehensive knowledge about nutrition in special populations through the use of the most innovative and effective academic tools and strategies that will facilitate this task.

TECH is aware that professionals like you don't have a lot of free time. For that reason, the goal of this degree is to equip you with the academic tools to help you get up to speed easily”

General Objectives

• Broaden knowledge and incorporate advanced and innovative knowledge in food and nutrition in the daily clinical practice of the Dietitian-Nutritionist
• Revise the fundamental aspects of healthy eating, with a current approach aimed at risk prevention
• Delve into the correct management of daily nutrition
• Examine the most common syndromes and symptoms related to nutritional problems

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Nutrition in Renal, Hepatic and Pancreatic Diseases

• Update knowledge of renal, hepatic and pancreatic functions and pathologies, and their relationship with nutrition
• Assess clinical cases, application tools in nutrition consultation
• Plan nutritional treatments based on scientific evidence and assessment of evolution

Module 2. Nutrition in Nervous System Pathologies

• Update on the scientific evidence of the relationship between nervous system pathologies and nutrition
• Assess the patient's needs and difficulties, in addition to an adequate assessment of the nutritional status
• Learn the main psychological aspects of patients with alterations of behavioral disorders

Module 3. Oncology Patient Nutrition

• Know how this pathology affects the nutritional level, from the organic, psychological and metabolic point of view
• Identify malnutrition in the context of a neoplastic disease as the only pathology or in the pluripathological patient, as well as to prevent them
• Personalize the nutritional treatment, covering the needs of the patient in antineoplastic treatment, and/or surgeries

You can choose which aspects of the syllabus to study in depth in a completely personalized way, thanks to the amount of additional material you will find in the virtual classroom”