PHA560 Clinical Nutrition & Diet Therapy

[2–0, 2 cr.]

This course provides basic knowledge of nutrients and the importance of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of diseases. It also provides explanation of the pathological conditions of patients with nutrition-related chronic diseases and their specific nutritional management. Additionally, advanced evidence- and practice-based knowledge on formulating, designing, monitoring, and administering disease- and patient-specific parenteral and enteral nutrition are discussed.

Prerequisites: PHA340 Pharmacotherapeutics I, PHA441 Pharmacotherapeutics II, PHA442 Pharmacotherapeutics III, PHA443 Pharmacotherapeutics IV, PHA444 Pharmacotherapeutics V, and PHA445 Pharmacotherapeutics VI

Co-requisites: Professional Year 3 status