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| Course Title |
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Postgraduate Certificate Course in Nutrition |
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Hyderabad: National Institute of Nutrition |
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India |
| Type |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
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Health Determinants: Nutrition and Malnutrition
Healthcare areas: Health Promotion and Education
Public/Global Health: Primary Health Care |
| Language |
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English |
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| Location |
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National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India |
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Objectives/
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Goals:
- To provide the participants an exposure to the latest developments in nutrition science with particular reference to nutritional disorders and strategies for their prevention and control including allied aspects which are relevant to developing countries.
- To enable them to develop the necessary leadership in planning, implementation and evaluation of nutrition programmes, which benefit the community.
- To provide necessary background to help strengthen the nutrition component in teaching in medical colleges and enhance the capabilities of personnel involved in nutrition and health intervention and training programmes.
In the first six weeks, the course covers a core programme common to all participants. In these sessions, the theory of nutrition and its application in the community are discussed. Demonstration of important techniques, field experiences, attendance in the bedside clinics etc., form part of this core programme. The next four weeks are devoted to providing as much individual experience as possible to the participants. Elective Programmes will be assigned according to each participant’s background and interest. It would be mainly a training assignment which would be of practical use to the participants in their work later on. Participants are given intensive training in community nutrition particularly in diet survey methodology and nutritional status assessment. This exposure provides the participants with a first-hand experience of problems associated with primary health care delivery in the rural set-up. |
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| Next Beginning |
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1st January (every year) |
| Appl. Deadline |
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Foreign Nationals: 1st July
Indian Nationals: 1st October |
| Duration |
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10 weeks |
| Requirements |
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1. Graduates (MBBS) or Post-Graduate in Medicine (MD) involved in implementation of public health programmes or engaged in teaching medical colleges. 2. Post-Graduates in Science (MSc) (Physiology/Biochemistry/ Foods & Nutrition/Dietetics) engaged in teaching in relevant disciplines of medical/home science colleges. In addition to in-service candidates, sponsored by government or non-governmental organisations, foreign nationals sponsored by their employees or international organizations will also be considered. |
| Structure |
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The programme consists of teaching sessions, seminars, discussions and other group activities. It also includes practical work in the laboratory, clinic and field; individual elective programme, assignments and library work.
Each session is followed by active discussion. Panel discussions and seminars are frequently arranged to promote an understanding of various facets of nutrition. Each participant is expected to actively participate in seminars/short presentations on specific topics under the guidance of Institute’s staff.
The last ten days of the programme are devoted to a study tour. Leading institutions involved in health/nutrition related activities are visited. This enables participants to acquire a first-hand experience of the current work in the concerned fields at various centres. |
| Evaluation |
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Participants are judged on the basis of : (i) performance at seminars (ii) execution of individual projects assigned to them (iii) group educational activities including task analysis and (iv) results of formative and summative evaluations in the form of quizzes, exercises and examination. On their successful completion of the course, participants receive a formal certificate from the Institute. |
| Teaching Staff |
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The NIN scientific staff handle most sessions. Leading food and nutrition scientists and experts in a wide range of allied fields from other organizations elsewhere in India are also invited to participate as guest lecturers. |
| Course fee |
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The Institute does not charge any fees for the course from Indian in-service participants sponsored by various government or non-governmental agencies. However, tuition fee is payable by overseas participants, as per the prevailing rules. The current rate is US $ 200-00 per head per month for overseas participants. |
| Scholarship |
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In-service sponsored participants from government or non-governmental organisations are provided per diem by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Participants from South East Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East will seek support from International agencies like WHO. |
| Accommodation |
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Accommodation is available for the participants at the International Hostel on NIN campus on reasonable payment. |
For further
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Internet: http://www.ninindia.org/PgCourse_brochure.pdf.pdf |
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| Last update |
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01/12/2006 mas |
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