CA in Renal Dietetics

Application Timeline

For overseas applicants:

A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 6 months before the attachment start date.

For local applicants:

A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 3 months before the attachment start date.

Duration

2 - 4 weeks

Criteria

Only for organisation sponsored practising Dietitians

Note: Each request is subject to Department's review and approval

Objectives

This attachment programme will enable participants to gain in-depth knowledge and insight into the nutrition management of Renal patients.

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to acquire skills and knowledge on:

• The latest Medical Nutrition Therapy recommendations for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
• The comprehensive care provided by a multidisciplinary renal care team
• Managing patients with CKD, different modalities of dialysis, renal transplant and other complications
• Interpreting biochemistry data and using the data as a guide to develop nutrition care plan
• Developing nutrition intervention programmes and patient education materials

Outline

• Renal dietetics services – inpatient and outpatient
• Clinical Nutrition Practice Guidelines for Renal Disease
• Role of the multidisciplinary renal care team
• Medical Nutrition Therapy for:
• CKD
• Hemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Renal Transplant
• Managing complications such as diabetic nephropathy, hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease
• Nutrition support
• Interpreting biochemistry data
• Meal planning
• Visit to Hemodialysis Centre and Peritoneal Dialysis Centre

Methodology

Observation and participation, case studies, presentations and discussion