- Instructor: admin
- Duration: 10 weeks
Professional Foundation Diploma in Clinical & Therapeutic Nutrition
Accredited by:
The American Board of Medical & Health Specialties – California, USA
- Professional Sector: Health Competency Development Sector
- Sector Code: MIA-HSC
- Qualification Track: Professional Qualifying Diploma in Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition
- Track Code: MIA-HSC-NUT
- Pathway Title: Professional Pathway in Clinical Nutrition and Applied Therapeutic Nutrition.
- Pathway Code: MIA-HSC-NUT-FCN-PD-PO1
- International Accreditation: Accredited by the American Board of Medical and Health Specialties – California, USA
In collaboration with: Midmak International Academy – Syria | Australia.
- Number of Specialized Levels: (3) Specialized Levels
- Duration: (5)Weeks
- Total Training Hours: (40) Training Hours
- Training Schedule: (4) days per week × (2)hours per day
- Training Modality: In-person + Online (Synchronous & Asynchronous)
- Certification Requirements: Successful completion of all units and passing both the theoretical and practical examinations.
- Certified Trainers: Clinical Nutrition Specialists and Physicians certified by the American Board and Midmak International Academy.
The Professional Qualifying Diploma in Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition represents the first and foundational level in building professional specialization in Clinical Nutrition and Applied Therapeutic Nutrition. It serves as the preparatory stage through which the scientific and knowledge-based foundations of nutritional sciences are established.
This level aims to provide a rigorous scientific grounding in the fundamental concepts of nutrition science through the study of macronutrients and micronutrients, their physiological functions within the human body, the mechanisms of digestion, absorption, and metabolism, as well as the basic principles of energy metabolism and human physiological nutritional requirements.
The program also focuses on developing a systematic scientific understanding of the relationship between nutrition and healthy body functions. Furthermore, it highlights the role of nutrition in promoting public health and preventing nutrition-related disorders, within an evidence-based scientific framework.
This level is based on a foundational training curriculum designed to develop scientific nutritional thinking among trainees and enable them to accurately understand and interpret the physiological processes related to nutrition. It provides the essential foundation required for progression to advanced levels in Clinical Nutrition and Therapeutic Interventions.
The training content is delivered within a flexible learning environment that integrates face-to-face instruction with synchronous and asynchronous online learning, ensuring the consolidation of core knowledge and the development of preliminary competency in this field of specialization.
This level constitutes the first cornerstone in building professional competence in Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition and serves as the direct academic qualification for advancement to subsequent levels of specialization.
The Professional Qualifying Diploma in Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition serves as a foundational stage that establishes a solid scientific and knowledge-based framework in the fundamental sciences of nutrition. It enables trainees to understand the relationship between nutrition, body functions, and public health, and derives its significance from being the scientific gateway to building professional specialization in this field.
The importance of the diploma is reflected in the following:
- Provides trainees with an internationally accredited certification in a rapidly growing and highly demanded field.
- Strengthens essential scientific and practical competencies in Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition.
- Opens career opportunities in qualified clinics, healthcare centers, and aesthetic wellness facilities.
- Delivered in accordance with the standards of the American Board of Medical and Health Specialties, under accredited academic and professional supervision.
To enroll in the Professional Qualifying Diploma in Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a university degree or technical diploma in one of the relevant disciplines, including:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation .
- Public Health Or any other related medical or healthcare discipline.
- A background in biological or medical sciences is preferred.
- Ability to understand fundamental scientific and medical terminology.
- No previous practical or professional experience is required.
- Commitment to the training pathway and fulfillment of its academic and practical requirements.
Applicants for the Professional Qualifying Diploma in Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition are required to submit the following documents:
- A certified copy of the academic qualification (university degree or technical diploma).
- A copy of a valid national ID or passport.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A recent passport-size photograph.
- An official application form for enrollment in the training program.
- Any certificates of prior experience or training courses (if available).
The Professional Qualifying Diploma in Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition targets the following groups:
- Graduates of medical, health, and related scientific faculties.
- Healthcare professionals who are not specialized in therapeutic nutrition.
- Practitioners in general nutrition, preventive health, and fitness fields.
- Individuals seeking specialization or academic requalification in Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition.
- Primary healthcare providers and those interested in developing their nutritional competencies.
- Individuals interested in public health and scientifically based healthy lifestyle practices.
Level One (Foundational): Fundamentals of Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition
- Training Hours: 14 hours
- Training Units:
- Introduction to Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition.
- Concept and evolution of nutrition science .
- Definition of clinical nutrition and therapeutic nutrition .
- Difference between general nutrition and therapeutic nutrition .
- Role of nutrition in the prevention of chronic diseases .
- Role of the nutritionist within a multidisciplinary healthcare team .
- Importance of nutrition in supporting medical treatment .
- Macronutrients
- Carbohydrates: structure, types, and functional role in energy production .
- Proteins: biological structure, amino acids, and enzymatic and hormonal functions.
- Fats: types, biological functions, and role in supporting physiological processes .
- Balance of macronutrients and its impact on overall health.
- Relationship between macronutrient imbalance and metabolic diseases.
- Micronutrients
- Vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins .
- Biological functions of vitamins in metabolic processes .
- Essential minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and others .
- Role of micronutrients in immunity and metabolism .
- Disorders caused by deficiency or excess of micronutrients and their health effects .
- Relationship between micronutrients and disease prevention.
Intermediate Level: Physiological Understanding in Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition
- Training Hours: 14 hours
- Training Units:
- Digestive System and Mechanisms of Digestion and Absorption
- Anatomical and functional structure of the digestive system .
- Stages of the digestive process (mouth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine) .
- Role of digestive enzymes in breaking down nutrients .
- Absorption mechanisms in the small intestine .
- Transport of nutrients into the bloodstream and systemic circulation .
- Factors affecting the efficiency of digestion and absorption .
- Fundamentals of Metabolism
- Concept of metabolism .
- Anabolism and catabolism processes .
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) .
- Regulation of metabolic processes and their relationship with hormones.
- Relationship between physical activity and metabolic demands .
- Metabolic disorders and their impact on health .
- Energy, Calories, and Nutritional Requirements
- Concept of calories as an energy source .
- Energy yield from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats .
- Daily energy requirements based on age, gender, and activity level .
- Concept of Energy Balance .
- Relationship between energy surplus or deficit and health status (obesity – underweight).
Advanced Level: Applied Foundations in Health and Preventive Nutrition
- Training Hours: 14 hours
- Training Units:
- Principles of Health and Preventive Nutrition
- Concept of health and preventive nutrition .
- Principles of a balanced diet .
- Modern food pyramid and its practical applications .
- Relationship between nutrition and chronic diseases .
- Nutritional strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases .
- Importance of nutrition in enhancing immunity and quality of life.
- Nutritional Behavior and Nutrition Education
- Concept of dietary behavior and influencing factors.
- Healthy and unhealthy eating habits .
- Psychological and social factors related to nutrition .
- Principles of nutrition education .
- Methods of dietary behavior modification.
- Role of the nutritionist in community health awareness .
- International Professional Certificate issued by the American Board of Medical and Health Specialties – California, USA
- Notarized and Apostilled by the U.S. Department of State.
- Verifiable via the Dataflow international system.
- International Professional Certificate issued by Midmak International Academy – Syria | Australia
- Certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Australia and Syria.
