Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Introduction in Basics of Nutrition
Course Code
SUUK_300
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Medicine; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilze Priedīte
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the profession of a nutritionist (professional standard, the essence of a nutritionist's consultation, professional qualification improvement), medical ethics and its principles, to develop the ability to search for evidence-based information, as well as to acquire certain knowledge necessary for the profession of a nutritionist (about malnutrition and its assessment) and practical skills (to use the bioimpedance method, skin fold caliper, to use malnutrition screening).
Preliminary Knowledge
Not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understands the role of the nutritionist in the health care team, the legal and ethical foundations of the profession, and understands the course of the consultation, protocol, indications and contraindications.
Individual work and tests
Tests on the profession of nutritionist and nutritionist consultation
2.Understand the hierarchy of scientific evidence
Individual work and tests
Tests on the hierarchy of scientific evidence, medical ethics issues, body composition, malnutrition
3.Understand medical ethics and its principles
Individual work and tests
Tests on the hierarchy of scientific evidence, medical ethics issues, body composition, malnutrition
4.Understand methods of body composition assessment and subcutaneous adipose tissue status evaluation.
Individual work and tests
Tests on the hierarchy of scientific evidence, medical ethics issues, body composition, malnutrition
Skills
1.Able to independently search for evidence-based information in specialized databases (Pubmed, PENnutrition, ESPEN, etc.) and critically evaluate it.
Individual work and tests
Presentation of a research paper on one of the topics offered in e-studies
2.To present the results of a research paper to an audience.
Individual work and tests
Presentation of a research paper on one of the topics offered in e-studies • Attendance • Presentation on one of the topics of professional ethics and moral conflicts offered in e-studies for nutrition specialists.
3.Prot technically correct to perform body composition determination by bioimpedance method and skin fold caliper and interpret the results obtained.
Individual work and tests
Attendance
4.To determine the basal metabolic rate in adults and children and to carry out clinical assessment of malnutrition using screening tools and diagnostic criteria.
Individual work and tests
Attendance
Competences
1.Ability to identify, analyse and resolve moral conflicts and ethical dilemmas in clinical work and research.
Individual work and tests
Presentation on one of the topics of professional ethics and moral conflicts offered in e-studies for nutrition specialists.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Presentation of a research paper on one of the topics offered in e-studies |
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Test
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The final assessment in this study course is cumulative. To receive a satisfactory assessment in this course, all examinations and independent works must be completed successfully and on time. To receive the assessment "passed" for the presentation, it is necessary to prepare (in accordance with the conditions specified in e-studies), submit in e-studies within the specified deadline and present in class a research paper on one of the topics offered in e-studies. |
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2.
Presentation on one of the topics of professional ethics and moral conflicts offered in e-studies for nutrition specialists. |
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Test
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To receive a pass for the presentation, it is necessary to prepare (in accordance with the conditions specified in e-studies), submit in e-studies within the specified deadline and present in class a research on one of the proposed topics of professional ethics and moral conflicts of nutrition specialists. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Tests on the profession of nutritionist and nutritionist consultation |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Details of the test are given in the e-studies. |
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2.
Tests on the hierarchy of scientific evidence, medical ethics issues, body composition, malnutrition |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Details of the test are given in the e-studies. |
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3.
Attendance |
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Test
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Attendance and active participation in the classes is mandatory. A class can be assessed as "passed" if all the tasks of the class have been completed successfully. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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The profession of a nutritionist (the role of a nutritionist in an interdisciplinary team, the duties and tasks set out in the professional standard, the Latvian Association of Diet and Nutrition Specialists, the Code of Ethics of a nutritionist, the certification of a nutritionist).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Consultation with a nutritionist (purpose, expected results, indications, contraindications, possible complications, procedure, protocols for consultations with a nutritionist)
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Opportunities for improving and developing professional qualifications (E-visit)
Hierarchy of scientific evidence (meta-analyses, systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials, cohort studies, etc.)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Evidence-based information search in different resources (LDUSA, PENnutrition, ESPEN, MEDscape, EFAD, Pubmed)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Medical ethics and its principles
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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The professional responsibility of a nutritionist in society
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Body composition assessment by bioimpedance method (the essence of the method, indications, contraindications, factors affecting accuracy, advantages, disadvantages, interpretation of measurement results)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of subcutaneous adipose tissue with skin fold caliper (the essence of the method, indications, contraindications, factors affecting accuracy, advantages, disadvantages, interpretation of measurement results)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Determination of basal metabolic rate in adults and children
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of malnutrition (definition of malnutrition, types of malnutrition (undernourishment, micronutrient-related malnutrition, overweight, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases), screening tools for malnutrition and their use, phenotypic and etiological criteria for the diagnosis of malnutrition)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Presenting a report on the research process and results
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Presenting a report on the research process and results
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Moral conflicts and ethical dilemmas
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Ethical conflicts in medicine and research
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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4
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Topics
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Body composition analysis by bioimpedance
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Subcutaneous fat assessment by skin-fold caliper
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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Online
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4
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Topics
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Assessment of malnutrition
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Online
|
2
|
Topics
|
The profession of a nutritionist (the role of a nutritionist in an interdisciplinary team, the duties and tasks set out in the professional standard, the Latvian Association of Diet and Nutrition Specialists, the Code of Ethics of a nutritionist, the certification of a nutritionist).
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Online
|
2
|
Topics
|
Consultation with a nutritionist (purpose, expected results, indications, contraindications, possible complications, procedure, protocols for consultations with a nutritionist)
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Online
|
2
|
Topics
|
Opportunities for improving and developing professional qualifications (E-visit)
Hierarchy of scientific evidence (meta-analyses, systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials, cohort studies, etc.)
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Online
|
2
|
Topics
|
Evidence-based information search in different resources (LDUSA, PENnutrition, ESPEN, MEDscape, EFAD, Pubmed)
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Online
|
2
|
Topics
|
Medical ethics and its principles
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Online
|
2
|
Topics
|
The professional responsibility of a nutritionist in society
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Online
|
2
|
Topics
|
Body composition assessment by bioimpedance method (the essence of the method, indications, contraindications, factors affecting accuracy, advantages, disadvantages, interpretation of measurement results)
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Online
|
2
|
Topics
|
Assessment of subcutaneous adipose tissue with skin fold caliper (the essence of the method, indications, contraindications, factors affecting accuracy, advantages, disadvantages, interpretation of measurement results)
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Online
|
2
|
Topics
|
Determination of basal metabolic rate in adults and children
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Online
|
2
|
Topics
|
Assessment of malnutrition (definition of malnutrition, types of malnutrition (undernourishment, micronutrient-related malnutrition, overweight, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases), screening tools for malnutrition and their use, phenotypic and etiological criteria for the diagnosis of malnutrition)
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Presenting a report on the research process and results
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Presenting a report on the research process and results
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Moral conflicts and ethical dilemmas
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Ethical conflicts in medicine and research
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
4
|
Topics
|
Body composition analysis by bioimpedance
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Subcutaneous fat assessment by skin-fold caliper
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Online
|
4
|
Topics
|
Assessment of malnutrition
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Uztura speciālista profesijas standarts
2.
Uztura speciālista konsultācija. Izvērsts medicīniskās tehnoloģijas (MT) metodes apraksts
3.
Latvijas Diētas un Uztura Speciālistu asociācijas mājaslapa
4.
Latvijas vadošā tiešsaistes izglītības platforma veselības aprūpes speciālistiem
5.
Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition® (PEN)
6.
European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism
7.
Medscape- leading online global destination for physicians and healthcare professionals worldwide, offering the latest medical news and expert perspectives
8.
The European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians
9.
PubMed database
10.
"Medicīnas ētikas rokasgrāmata". Pasaules Medicīnas asociācija
Additional Reading
1.
Universāla malnutrīcijas skrīninga apraksts