Certificate Course in Bariatric Nutrition

Overview

With obesity on the rise, there has been an increase in the patients opting for Bariatric and metabolic surgery as a treatment option. These patients would need a lifelong support and guidance about their nutrition and lifestyle modification. As there is physiological and hormonal changes post-surgery hence the nutrition education is of paramount important. The Dietician has a very important role in the success of any bariatric program.  This three months online certificate course provides a self-paced, learning in the field of Nutrition Care of Bariatrics.

The course is designed by specialised Bariatric nutritionists and bariatric surgeons of Max Healthcare. The modular program consists of webinars, assignments and case studies. It will help gain an in depth knowledge in the principles of nutritional management of bariatric patients.

Course Offerings:

1. Understand surgical procedures and complications in bariatric surgery.
2. Apply nutritional management principles in planning diets for bariatric patients.
3. Analysis and practical approach to handle the complications of bariatric surgery.
4. Total patient management with team approach and conduct support groups.

Course Director: Dr. Pradeep Chowbey, Chairman, Max Institute of Laproscopic, Endoscopic, Bariatric and GI Surgery.

Course Co-Director: Dr. Vandana Soni, Senior Director - Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Bariatric Surgery.

Course Co-Director: Ms. Ritika Samaddar, Associate General Manager, Clinical Nutrition – Dietetics, Max Healthcare.

 

Eligibility

Who can Enroll:

• Nutritionists working in hospitals,
• Nutritionist planning to pursue a career in Bariatric field,
• Diet Counsellors,
• M.Sc. Food, Nutrition & Dietetics, M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, M.Sc. Specialized Dietetics, M.Sc. Nutrition &Dietetics,
• Dietitians who are self-employed, consulting  and Practicing ,
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics with experience in clinical settings of multi-specialty hospitals.

Minimum Education