Nutrition and dietetics in infancy and childhood (masters level) (ADV741)

Learn more about the advice given to families and health professionals regarding normal infant, child and adolescent nutrition
CPD for healthcare professionals
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Key features

This 20 credit masters-level module will enable you to further understand the advice given to families, healthcare professionals and policy groups regarding normal infant, child and adolescent nutrition and feeding.
You will critically examine the evidence base for health promotion strategies in feeding throughout childhood and have the opportunity to debate and evaluate the evidence base for current nutritional strategies for the feeding of infants, children and adolescents.
This module can be taken as a standalone short course or as a pathway-specific module towards the MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics and is accredited by the British Dietetics Association.

Module code

ADV741

Credits

20

FHEQ level

Level 7 – masters degree

Location

Online delivery – taught over four consecutive days

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Course details

On successful completion of the module you will be able to:
  • critically explore and debate the evidence base underpinning nutritional requirements and feeding recommendations for infants, children and adolescents by undertaking analysis of complete, incomplete and contradictory areas of knowledge, in the context of diminishing risk
  • critically explore and apply the influence of lifestyle, culture and socioeconomic status on feeding and management of childhood feeding practices, including in-depth discussion around alternative approaches
  • reflect on and evaluate own working practices and the role of the multidisciplinary team and social support in the management of nutrition related to normal growth and its variations
  • understand and evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour change and communication strategies to effect change in feeding practice and policies
  • critically analyse and synthesise the political and ethical agenda surrounding childhood nutrition issues.

Assessment

The assessment for this module is a 4,000-word reflective essay.
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional – if you require further information, please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).

Module dates

22 January (online); 4, 5, 11, 12 February (all Feb online); 20 March (tutorial in-person) 2025
Module dates may be subject to change.
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers.
In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date.
Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.

Admissions information

Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
  • Application forms.
  • Change of name forms.
  • Pre-course information.
  • Downloadable guides.
  • Student card.
Admissions information Additional information and documentation required for the application process.Access to application forms, download guides and confirmation information. Visit our admissions homepage.

Entry requirements

Students wishing to undertake this module must:
  • currently be working in the field of clinical nutrition and dietetics
  • be a registered dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • have an in depth knowledge of nutrition and dietetics to honours degree level.
For further information regarding the entry requirements please contact the Professional Development Unit.

Fees and funding

Fee information can be found via the BDA.
Funding
Funding for this module may be available through your employing trust. To apply please contact your Trust’s Educational Co-ordinator who will guide you through the application process.