For any nurse, mastering the latest developments in nutrition and dietetics is essential. For this reason, TECH will give you the keys to achieve it through a 100% online program

Advances in medicine, as well as the emergence of new pathologies such as allergies and food intolerances, have forced dieticians to develop food plans that are increasingly adapted to the nutritional needs of patients. In this way, and according to each clinical case, it is possible to design personalized diets that are highly beneficial for the health of these people, exponentially influencing their clinical improvement. 

This field also includes the nursing sector, since its specialists work with these patients on a daily basis, which is why they must know in detail the latest scientific evidence related to this field. For this reason, TECH Technological University has decided to design this professional master’s degree in Diet Therapy for Nursing, a program developed over 12 months and distributed in 1500 hours in which the graduate will be able to get up to date on everything related to this subject.

This is a program that delves into the importance of good nutrition , in the prevention of disease, as well as in the assessment of nutritional status and the calculation of personalized nutritional plans, their recommendations and how to carry out a correct monitoring. In addition, it also delves into the development of plans according to age and the different dysfunctions and pathologies.

A comprehensive 100% online program that includes hundreds of hours of additional material in different formats (complementary readings, research articles, real clinical cases, dynamic summaries, etc.) so that the specialists can contextualize each section of the syllabus and extensively develop those they consider necessary. In addition, you will have 24-hour access to the Virtual Classroom, so you will be able to combine this academic activity with your working life in the practice without any problem.

You will have access to the Virtual Classroom 24 hours a day, so you will have the possibility to combine this program with your activity in the practice"

This professional master’s degree in Diet Therapy for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Case studies presented by experts in Nutrition and Nursing
• 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 self-assessment can be used 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 connection

A program that will bring you up to date on the calculation of personalized nutritional plans, their recommendations and the keys to their follow-up”

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.

In less time than you think you will have managed to update your knowledge in nutrition and food education models"

Knowing in detail the latest developments related to the assessment of nutritional status is essential for any nurse, so TECH will give you the best material to stay up to date"

The importance of proper nutrition for many patients and the little time available to the vast majority of nursing professionals to catch up is what has motivated TECH to develop this professional master’s degree. For this reason, the objective of the same is to provide them with all the academic tools that allow them to catch up in a dynamic and simple, but complete way, so that they can apply in their patients the latest scientific developments related to Diet Therapy in less than 1 year.

TECH will provide you with the best academic tools not only to achieve your goals, but also to surpass them in less time than you think''

General Objectives

• Broaden knowledge and incorporate advanced and innovative knowledge in food and nutrition in the daily clinical practice of the nurse
• 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, Health and Disease Prevention: Current Issues and Recommendations for the General Population 

• Analyze patient's eating habits, as well as their problems and motivation
• Update nutritional recommendations based on scientific evidence for their application in clinical practice
• Prepare for the design of nutritional education strategies and patient care

Module 2. Assessment of Nutritional Status and Calculation of Personalized Nutritional Plans, Recommendations and Monitoring 

• Adequate assessment of the clinical case, interpretation of causes and risks
• Personalized calculation of nutritional plans taking into account all individual variables
• Planning nutritional plans and models for a complete and practical recommendation

Module 3. Nutrition in Overweight, Obesity and their Comorbidities 

• Adequate assessment of the clinical case, interpretation of causes of overweight and obesity, comorbidities and risks
• Calculate and individually prescribe the different models of hypocaloric diets
• Plan consultations and multidisciplinary team in obesity

Module 4. Nutrition in Childhood and Adolescence 

• Update knowledge on childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity, epigenetic factors and advances in multidisciplinary management and treatment with special focus on the nutritional approach
• Broaden the specific therapeutic approach to eating disorders and genetic syndromes associated with nutritional alterations
• Study new evidence on feeding models in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Useful tools for consultation 
• Approach nutrition adapted to pediatric pathology

Module 5. Nutrition in Dysfunctions and Pathologies along the Digestive Tract 

• Study the functioning of the digestive tract, functions and pathologies
• Complete evaluation of the clinical case and the digestive health 
• Understanding the intestinal microbiota and its relationship with endocrine and nervous system 

Module 6. 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 7. Nutrition in Endocrine-Metabolic and Autoimmune Pathologies 

• Individualize nutritional planning for patients with insulin-dependent DM1 and DM2 and insulin resistance
• Explore adapted nutritional recommendations based on scientific evidence in autoimmune, endocrine and respiratory pathologies
• Delve into the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia and osteopenia

Module 8. Nutrition in Nervous System Pathologies 

• A program that will bring you up to date on the calculation of personalized nutritional plans, their recommendations and the keys to their follow-up"
• 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 9. 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

Module 10. Nutrition for Health, Equity and Sustainability 

• Analyze the scientific evidence regarding the impact of food on the environment
• Learn about current legislation in the food industry and consumption
• Assess the health effects derived from the current food model and the consumption of ultra-processed food

If you are looking to update your knowledge on the current relationship between nervous system pathologies and nutrition, this program is perfect for you"