UNISA Short Course in Managing Health and Nutrition in Adverse Conditions
University of South Africa Short Course in Managing Health and Nutrition in Adverse Conditions
Short Course in Managing Health and Nutrition in Adverse Conditions (72540)Purpose
To enable health workers or people educating the community or who are involved with the community to identify malnutrition and address it appropriately, specifically in adverse conditions. Qualifying students will be able to:
- describe nutrition principles for promoting balanced nutritional adequacy.
- identify nutrition-related diseases and malnutrition.
- implement nutrition management principles in aim of preventing disease.
- apply balanced food decision-making and adjustments.
Target group
Health professionals working with communities, groups and individuals affected by malnutrition and nutrition-related diseases.
Consequently the target group for this course is limited to the following students:
- community extension workers
- community health workers
- health aid workers concerned with food security (for example missionaries)
- medical representatives
- primary healthcare professionals (for example: nurses, medical doctors)
- allied health professionals (for example: social workers, occupational therapists)
- educators and caretakers of children
Admission requirements
Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification. Registration with a Health Professions Council will be a benefit.
Duration
One year
Language medium
English
Registration periods
Year module registration: 28 Nov – 25 January. For more information please visit www.unisa.ac.za/caes
Tuition method
Basic tuition is by means of distance learning through outcomes based education. The study package includes a study guide, tutorial letters, learning experiences in the form of self-assessment activities, formative assessment (written assignments and case studies) and a summative assessment as part of a portfolio. Students will be guided through the study process from registration by means of direct/indirect contact with the lecturers. Guidance throughout the course will be given ensuring comprehension and acquired skills.
Kind of assessment
Note:
Formative assessment and examination admission will comply with UNISA’s formative assessment rules and policies
Formative assessment:
At least one compulsory assignment (in total 3 assignments all contributing to 50% of final mark)
Summative assessment:
Portfolio of evidence (50% of final mark)
NB:
Students need to obtain 50% in order to pass
Managing Health and Nutrition in Adverse Conditions (MHNA018)Syllabus/Content Topics
- Introduction to basic nutrition principles for the promotion balanced nutritional adequacy
- Discussions on the onset, management and medical and nutritional implications of nutrition-related diseases
- Implementation of nutrition management (nutritional support, and counselling) by means of corrective practices in aim of disease prevention
- Practical guidance in balanced food decision making
Course leader
Course leader
Dr TS van Eeden
Department of Life and Consumer Sciences
UNISA Science Campus
Tel: 011 471 2171
E-mail: veedets@unisa.ac.za
Programme administrator(s)
Ms M J Gaffney
Department of Life and Consumer Sciences
Room 457 Phapha Building, UNISA Florida Campus
Tel: 011 471 2616
E-mail: gaffnmj@unisa.ac.za
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