Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Nutrition Therapy
Course Code
SUUK_302
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Nutrition
ECTS
12.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Laila Meija
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 objective of the study course is to introduce students to evidence-based nutrition therapy as an integral part of the therapeutical process.
The tasks of the study course include developing students’ understanding of the impact of nutrition therapy on the course of acute and chronic diseases, complication rates, the recovery process and quality of life, as well as acquiring the knowledge to innovatively assess patient nutritional needs and develop personalised nutrition recommendations for different clinical situations.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of anatomy, normal and pathological physiology and biochemistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understand the assessment of energy and nutrient needs of patients in different clinical situations. Explain the impact of various acute and chronic diseases on human metabolic systems and nutritional needs. Understand the different types of nutritional therapies and their applications.
Skills
1.To carry out malnutrition screening. To perform detailed assessment of the patient’s nutritional status and nutritional needs. To formulate an appropriate nutrition therapy plan based on an understanding of the current disease process. To select the appropriate type of nutrition therapy for the clinical situation. To adapt nutritional recommendations according to the clinical situation of the individual patient. To establish nutritional recommendations and menu according to the patient’s diagnosis and clinical situation.
Competences
1.The student is able to perform malnutrition screening and nutritional assessment and to develop a nutrition therapy plan and menu for patients in different clinical situations.
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.
Individual work |
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As part of their independent work, students prepare a clinical case study on the specified topics, assessing the nutritional needs of the patient, defining the goal of nutrition therapy and drawing up individualised recommendations and a menu. Independent work is presented and discussed during class.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Test and Independent work - analysis of the clinical case: surgery
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2.
Examination |
-
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Test and Independent work 3 - clinical case study on nephrology.
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3.
Examination |
-
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Independent work 2 - clinical case study on cardiology and pulmonology
2 points - patient assessment; 4 points - preparing nutritional recommendations: 4 points - menu preparation
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4.
Examination |
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Independent work 3 - clinical case study on gastroenterology.
2 points - patient assessment; 4 points - preparing nutritional recommendations: 4 points - menu preparation
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5.
Examination |
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Independent work 1 - clinical case study on malnutrition screening and nutritional assessment.
2 points - screening; 8 points - assessment
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6.
Examination |
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Compulsory attendance with active participation.
Test and /or presentation about each topic - 50%.
Examination: 3 theoretical questions, written answers to be presented orally - 50%.
The assessment is made on a 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Cystic fibrosis. Respiratory failure.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Enteral feeding, its components, initiation of feeding, methods of administration, most common complications.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Diseases of the digestive system II. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Malabsorption. Intestinal failure. Diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, heart failure
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Type 2 diabetes. Thyroid diseases. PCOS. Diseases of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland. Adrenal diseases.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Diseases of the digestive system II. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Malabsorption. Intestinal failure. Diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Type 1 diabetes. Diagnostic criteria. The course of the disease. Treatment. Nutrition therapy
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. Hyperuricemia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome. Osteoporosis. Types of anemia, nutritional therapy.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Diseases of the digestive system I. Esophagus, stomach diseases, functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. Hyperuricemia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome. Osteoporosis. Types of anemia, nutritional therapy.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Parenteral nutrition, its components, routes of administration, the most common complications.
Nutrition under conditions of metabolic stress. Sepsis. Trauma. Burns. Refeeding syndrome.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Diseases of the digestive system I. Esophagus, stomach diseases, functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Parenteral nutrition, its components, routes of administration, the most common complications.
Nutrition under conditions of metabolic stress. Sepsis. Trauma. Burns. Refeeding syndrome.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Nutritionasl assesment. Malnutrition. Screening and diagnosis.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, heart failure
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Diseases of the digestive system II. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Malabsorption. Intestinal failure. Diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Diseases of the digestive system II. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Malabsorption. Intestinal failure. Diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Enteral feeding, its components, initiation of feeding, methods of administration, most common complications.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Type 2 diabetes. Thyroid diseases. PCOS. Diseases of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland. Adrenal diseases.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Type 1 diabetes. Diagnostic criteria. The course of the disease. Treatment. Nutrition therapy
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-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
|
E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. Hyperuricemia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome. Osteoporosis. Types of anemia, nutritional therapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
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Topics
|
Type 2 diabetes. Thyroid diseases. PCOS. Diseases of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland. Adrenal diseases.
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-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Cystic fibrosis. Respiratory failure.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
|
Parenteral nutrition, its components, routes of administration, the most common complications.
Nutrition under conditions of metabolic stress. Sepsis. Trauma. Burns. Refeeding syndrome.
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-
Lecture
|
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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Diseases of the digestive system I. Esophagus, stomach diseases, functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Diseases of the digestive system I. Esophagus, stomach diseases, functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
|
Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Nutritionasl assesment. Malnutrition. Screening and diagnosis.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Type 1 diabetes. Diagnostic criteria. The course of the disease. Treatment. Nutrition therapy
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Cystic fibrosis. Respiratory failure.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Enteral feeding, its components, initiation of feeding, methods of administration, most common complications.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Contact hours:
96 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Food allergies and intolerances.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Obesity. Lifestyle correction, nutritional intervention, physical activity, behavioral therapy, medication, bariatric surgery.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Acute and chronic kidney diseases. Kidney stones.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Acute and chronic kidney diseases. Kidney stones.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Eating disorders. Autism. Addictions. Nutritional problems associated with the use of psychotropic medications.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Neurology. Acute circulatory disorders. Trauma. Dysphagia. Neurodegenerative diseases. Dementia.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Genetic metabolic diseases.
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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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Genetic metabolic diseases.
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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
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
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Topics
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Obesity. Lifestyle correction, nutritional intervention, physical activity, behavioral therapy, medication, bariatric surgery.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Eating disorders. Autism. Addictions. Nutritional problems associated with the use of psychotropic medications.
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-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
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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Food allergies and intolerances.
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-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
|
E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Neurology. Acute circulatory disorders. Trauma. Dysphagia. Neurodegenerative diseases. Dementia.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
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Topics
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
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Topics
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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
|
Specialized room
|
4
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Topics
|
Diseases of the digestive system II. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Malabsorption. Intestinal failure. Diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Diseases of the digestive system II. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Malabsorption. Intestinal failure. Diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, heart failure
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Parenteral nutrition, its components, routes of administration, the most common complications.
Nutrition under conditions of metabolic stress. Sepsis. Trauma. Burns. Refeeding syndrome.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
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Topics
|
Type 1 diabetes. Diagnostic criteria. The course of the disease. Treatment. Nutrition therapy
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
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Topics
|
Diseases of the digestive system I. Esophagus, stomach diseases, functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Type 2 diabetes. Thyroid diseases. PCOS. Diseases of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland. Adrenal diseases.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
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Topics
|
Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Cystic fibrosis. Respiratory failure.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. Hyperuricemia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome. Osteoporosis. Types of anemia, nutritional therapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
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Topics
|
Diseases of the digestive system I. Esophagus, stomach diseases, functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Parenteral nutrition, its components, routes of administration, the most common complications.
Nutrition under conditions of metabolic stress. Sepsis. Trauma. Burns. Refeeding syndrome.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Enteral feeding, its components, initiation of feeding, methods of administration, most common complications.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Nutritionasl assesment. Malnutrition. Screening and diagnosis.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Type 2 diabetes. Thyroid diseases. PCOS. Diseases of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland. Adrenal diseases.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. Hyperuricemia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome. Osteoporosis. Types of anemia, nutritional therapy.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Diseases of the digestive system I. Esophagus, stomach diseases, functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Nutritionasl assesment. Malnutrition. Screening and diagnosis.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. Hyperuricemia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome. Osteoporosis. Types of anemia, nutritional therapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Diseases of the digestive system II. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Malabsorption. Intestinal failure. Diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, heart failure
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Enteral feeding, its components, initiation of feeding, methods of administration, most common complications.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Cystic fibrosis. Respiratory failure.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Enteral feeding, its components, initiation of feeding, methods of administration, most common complications.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Cystic fibrosis. Respiratory failure.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Type 1 diabetes. Diagnostic criteria. The course of the disease. Treatment. Nutrition therapy
|
-
Lecture
|
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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Parenteral nutrition, its components, routes of administration, the most common complications.
Nutrition under conditions of metabolic stress. Sepsis. Trauma. Burns. Refeeding syndrome.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Diseases of the digestive system II. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Malabsorption. Intestinal failure. Diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.00
Contact hours:
84 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Obesity. Lifestyle correction, nutritional intervention, physical activity, behavioral therapy, medication, bariatric surgery.
|
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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
|
Topics
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Genetic metabolic diseases.
|
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Food allergies and intolerances.
|
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Lecture
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Eating disorders. Autism. Addictions. Nutritional problems associated with the use of psychotropic medications.
|
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Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Acute and chronic kidney diseases. Kidney stones.
|
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Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Genetic metabolic diseases.
|
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Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Neurology. Acute circulatory disorders. Trauma. Dysphagia. Neurodegenerative diseases. Dementia.
|
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Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
|
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Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Acute and chronic kidney diseases. Kidney stones.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Food allergies and intolerances.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Obesity. Lifestyle correction, nutritional intervention, physical activity, behavioral therapy, medication, bariatric surgery.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Eating disorders. Autism. Addictions. Nutritional problems associated with the use of psychotropic medications.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Neurology. Acute circulatory disorders. Trauma. Dysphagia. Neurodegenerative diseases. Dementia.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Neurology. Acute circulatory disorders. Trauma. Dysphagia. Neurodegenerative diseases. Dementia.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
60 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Sobotka, Luboš, and Alastair Forbes. Basics in clinical nutrition. Vol. 1. No. 5th. Galen, 2019.
2.
Webster-Gandy, Joan, Angela Madden, and Michelle Holdsworth, eds. Oxford Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics 3e. Oxford University Press, 2020.
3.
Soldavini, Jessica. "Krause's food & the nutrition care process." Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 51.10 (2019): 1225.
4.
ESPEN vadlīnijas
5.
Datu bāze PEN
6.
Aptaukošanās
7.
European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism
8.
Eras Society
9.
NICE
Additional Reading
1.
Zigurds Zariņš, Lolita Neimane, Edgars Bodnieks. Uztura mācība. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2021.
2.
Pasaules Veselības organizācija
3.
Latvijas Republikas Veselības ministrija
4.
Kardioloģija
Other Information Sources
1.
Onkoloģija
2.
WCRF
3.
Cancer Research UK
4.
AACR