Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition
Designed by Skillversity
Course Overview
The Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition is a comprehensive clinical training program designed for healthcare professionals who wish to develop expertise in medical nutrition therapy and disease-specific dietary management.
The program focuses on therapeutic diets, ICU nutrition, diabetes diet planning, and enteral & parenteral nutrition. The curriculum integrates evidence-based nutrition science with practical case discussions and clinical application to enhance competency in hospital and outpatient nutrition care.
Eligibility Criteria
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MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / Nursing / Dietetics / Allied Health graduates
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Medical professionals interested in clinical nutrition practice
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Practicing clinicians and dietitians seeking structured nutrition training
Course Duration
12 Months (1 Year) – Comprehensive Clinical Training
Includes:
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Clinical case discussions
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ICU nutrition exposure
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Diet planning workshops
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Practical demonstrations
Course Content – Module Breakdown
Module 1: Fundamentals of Clinical Nutrition
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Macronutrients and micronutrients
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Nutritional assessment methods
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BMI and body composition analysis
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Dietary recall and calorie calculation
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Evidence-based nutrition principles
Module 2: Therapeutic Diets
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Renal diet planning
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Cardiac diet
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Low-sodium and low-fat diets
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High-protein diet planning
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Gluten-free and special diets
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Nutrition in liver disorders
Module 3: Diabetes Diet Planning
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Carbohydrate counting
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Glycemic index concept
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Meal planning strategies
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Calorie distribution
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Diet in type 1 & type 2 diabetes
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Nutrition counseling techniques
Module 4: ICU Nutrition
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Nutritional assessment in critically ill patients
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Caloric requirement calculation
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Protein requirements in ICU
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Monitoring nutritional status
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Preventing refeeding syndrome
Module 5: Enteral Nutrition
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Indications for enteral feeding
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Types of feeding tubes
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Formula selection
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Feeding protocols
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Complication management
Module 6: Parenteral Nutrition
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Indications for TPN
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Components of parenteral nutrition
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Electrolyte management
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Monitoring and complications
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Infection prevention
Module 7: Nutrition in Special Populations
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Pediatric nutrition basics
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Geriatric nutrition
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Pregnancy and lactation nutrition
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Sports nutrition overview
Module 8: Obesity & Weight Management
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Calorie deficit planning
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Behavioral modification
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Anti-obesity pharmacotherapy basics
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Bariatric nutrition overview
Module 9: Malnutrition & Deficiency Disorders
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Protein-energy malnutrition
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Iron deficiency anemia
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Vitamin D deficiency
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Micronutrient supplementation
Module 10: Nutrition in Chronic Diseases
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Hypertension diet
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CKD nutrition basics
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Cancer nutrition support
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Gastrointestinal disorder diets
Module 11: Counseling & Practice Management
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Patient communication skills
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Motivational interviewing
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Diet chart preparation
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Documentation and follow-up
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Ethical considerations
Module 12: Practical Training & Case-Based Learning
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Diet chart preparation workshops
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ICU nutrition case discussions
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Diabetes meal planning exercises
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Enteral & parenteral nutrition simulations
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Logbook completion
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Final assessment and viva
Hands-On Training & Clinical Exposure
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Supervised clinical nutrition case discussions
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Diet planning workshops
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ICU nutrition exposure
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Nutritional assessment practice sessions
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Patient counseling simulations
Certification & Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion, participants will receive:
Skillversity Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition
Career opportunities include:
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Hospitals & Multispecialty Centers
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ICU & Critical Care Units
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Diabetes Clinics
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Wellness & Nutrition Centers
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Independent Clinical Nutrition Practice
Why Choose Skillversity?
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Structured and practical nutrition-focused curriculum
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Emphasis on ICU and therapeutic diet planning
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Case-based learning approach
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Clinical application of evidence-based nutrition
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Training aligned with modern clinical nutrition standards
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