Nutrition & Dietetics
Overview
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Programme(s)
- Updates in Clinical Dietetics
- Clinical Attachment in Dietetics
- Observational Attachment
Updates in Clinical Dietetics
Objective
To provide an opportunity for Dietitians to be updated on clinical practices in infant, pediatric and women's nutrition.
Course Contents
The course can be customized to suit the requirements of the participant. Topics can be selected from the following areas:
- infants with poor weight gain
- children with feeding issues, obesity, type 1 diabetes, food allergies and intolerances
- adolescents with eating disorders
- pregnant women with gestational diabetes, or who are on restricted diets, e.g. vegetarian
- women with gynaecological cancer
In the course of the attachment, participants will also be updated on infant and growing up milk formulas, medical nutritional products, and dietetic foods.
Method
Observations, case discussions and project work
For Whom
Dietitians
Pre-requisite
Post-graduate diploma, BSc or MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Dietetics
Duration
2 to 4 weeks
Certification
NIL
Training Dates/Period
Depending on availability
Positions / Training Places
Depending on availability
Course Fee
$400 per week
Funding
NIL
Contact of Organiser / Institution
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Chief Dietitian: Christine Ong
Email: Christine.Ong.BK@kkh.com.sg
Office Number: 65-63941630
Clinical Attachment in Dietetics
Objective
To provide an opportunity for nutrition and dietetics students to understand the range of dietetics services offered in a women’s and children’s hospital and to gain knowledge of the skills required in the profession.
Course Contents
- Gain exposure to the nutritional management of infants, children and women in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Gain understanding of the hospital food service system for therapeutic diets.
- Gain exposure of other patient-related activities undertaken by dietitians, e.g. development of patient education materials, delivery of nutrition talks, participation in support group activities.
Method
Observations, case studies, project work
For Whom
Students pursuing a BSc or MSc degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Dietetics
Pre-requisite
Completed 1st year of their BSc or MSc programme in Nutrition and Dietetics or Dietetics
Duration
2 Weeks
Certification
NIL
Training Dates/Period
February and September. Written application is required at least 2 months in advance.
Positions / Training Places
1 - 2 per year
Course Fee
$400 per week
Funding
NIL
Contact of Organiser / Institution
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Chief Dietitian: Christine Ong
Email: Christine.Ong.BK@kkh.com.sg
Office Number: 65-63941630
Observational Attachment
Objective
To provide an opportunity for people considering a career in Dietetics to gain an understanding of the role of a dietitian in a hospital setting.
Course Contents
Gain exposure to the work of dietitians with regards to the nutritional management of infants, children and women in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Method
Attachment to the Nutrition and Dietetics Department
For Whom
People considering a career in dietetics
Pre-requisite
Relevant qualifications for pursuing a career in dietetics
Duration
3 - 5 days
Certification
NIL
Training Dates/Period
March & October. Written application is required at least 2 months in advance.
Positions / Training Places
1 - 2 per year
Course Fee
$ 125 for 3 days, $175 for 5 days
Funding
NIL
Contact of Organiser / Institution
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Chief Dietitian : Christine Ong
Email: Christine.Ong.BK@kkh.com.sg
Office Number: 65-63941630