Program intended learning outcomes (ILOs):

Knowledge (KP)

K_P1: Demonstrate profound and contemporary knowledge relevant to nutritional sciences, food science, safety, and food system management to promote population health and enhance patient-centered care.

K_P2: Establish the knowledge necessary to address chronic diseases and identify the correlations between diet, disease, health, and social/ethical determinants

Kp3: Identify the Nutrition Care Process to assess nutritional parameters, diagnose nutrition-related problems, determine appropriate nutrition interventions, education, and counseling, and based on scientific research methods and innovative approaches.

Skills:

S_P1: Exhibit critical thinking skills, analytical abilities, problem-solving, and evidence-based approach, including technology related to dietetic practice to evaluate and improve the nutritional well-being of individuals or populations.

S_P2: Assess nutritional status in individuals and groups to identify problems; explore design, implement, monitor, and evaluate nutritional therapeutic strategies.

S_P3: Communicate effectively verbally and nonverbally to multiple audiences, including individuals, public health professionals, stakeholders, and researchers.

Competences

C_P1:  Functions in full autonomy demonstrating principles of healthcare leadership, entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, training, decision making, skills transferring, and performance management (Policies, Guidelines, and Standards in nutrition health care).

C_P2: Adhere to legal and ethical boundaries and actively engage as a team (healthcare teams/other teams) member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient/client care needs

Areas of anticipated careers for graduates of the Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics program

• Licensed nutrition centers
• Athletic clubs
• Nutrition services in public and private schools
• Associations of nutrition services
• Representatives of pharmaceutical and food companies
• Academic institutions and scientific research centers
• Hospitals and health care centers
• Maternity and children nutrition centers
• International organizations

Objectives of the Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Program

1. Provide students with basic knowledge and appropriate training related to clinical nutrition and dietetics through diverse teaching and learning methods, digital technology, and specialized software to enhance their practical abilities.
2. Enable students to assess the nutritional status of individuals throughout their lives and identify malnutrition diseases encountered in different cases.
3. Stimulate the spirit of creativity and innovation in solving problems and research skills in the field of clinical nutrition and dietetics by focusing on a deep understanding of evidence-based practice
4. Enhance community participation among students by engaging in extracurricular activities and working within nutrition program teams at both local and external levels

Vision:

To make a qualitative shift in education to support the role of clinical nutrition graduates in the healthcare system at the individual and community levels, according to the recent scientific literature.

Mission

To prepare specialists equipped with basic knowledge, practical skills, and evidence-based practice in the field of clinical nutrition and dietetics, able to spread nutritional awareness and deal with targeted communities in both health and disease statuses.