PHA560 Clinical Nutrition & Diet Therapy

[2–0, 2 cr.]

This course provides learners with a basic knowledge of nutrients and the importance of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of diseases. It also educates learners on the pathological conditions of patients with nutrition-related chronic diseases and their specific nutritional requirements. Further, learners will acquire advanced evidence- and practice-based knowledge on formulating, designing, monitoring, and administering disease- and patient-specific parenteral and enteral nutrition; and advancing the role of the pharmacist in providing nutrition support therapy.

Prerequisites: PHA340, PHA441, PHA442, PHA443, PHA444, and PHA445

Corequisite(s): Professional Year 3 status