State Exam (SUUK_112)
About Study Course
Learning outcomes
1.After mastering the study program, students will have acquired comprehensive and specialized knowledge in nutrition therapy and understanding, which will allow:
1. Describe and explain the concepts of medical and nutritional therapy that apply to the practice of a nutritionist;
2. Explain, compare and evaluate the history of the development of nutrition therapy and the latest developments in it.
1.As a result of mastering the study program, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate the health status of patients and clients within their competence;
2. Develop and implement a nutrition therapy plan, in accordance with the requirements of professional ethics, working independently or as a member of a multi-professional team;
3. Apply evidence-based practice in nutrition therapy when choosing working methods with different clients / patients;
4. Carry out research, planning and analysis related to nutrition and food, using this knowledge for the organization of catering in rehabilitation centers, kindergartens, schools, hospitals, nursing homes;
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of the use of nutritional therapy in strengthening and improving the health of clients / patients, and justify the decisions made;
6. Independently promote the development of their competencies and further learning.
1.1. Independently or working in a multi-professional / interdisciplinary team, working with different groups of clients / patients individually or in a group, to apply nutritional therapy medical technology, according to the specific situation and client / patient needs;
2. Apply the acquired theories, nutrition therapy methods / interventions and techniques according to the specific situation and the needs of the client / patient, and use new approaches if necessary;
3. To plan and conduct research in nutrition therapy;
4. To implement ethical responsibility in practice, to understand the possible impact of one's activities on the individual, group and society;
5. To independently formulate and critically analyze professional problems, to explain and discuss nutrition therapy with arguments both with specialists and non-specialists in the field.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | 8 | Bachelor | Required | Lolita Vija Neimane |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | 9 | Bachelor | Required | Lolita Vija Neimane |
