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IndiaCan, Medvarsity & Apollo Hospitals present

Post Graduate Diploma inDietetics & Clinical NutritionFor course details

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Learn from the Pioneersin Healthcare and Education.

The launch of IndiaCan Healthcare Vertical is aimed at

empowering students to benefit from such opportunities. Our courses

under the Healthcare Vertical will open up rewarding opportunities for

trained students who can go on to work in a varied settings such as

hospitals, nursing home,schools, old age homes, catering services in

railways, airlines, hotels, etc. They may also work in helping to

develop and implement food policies or work as researchers/faculty

or branch off into sports nutrition, media and fashion/beauty industry.

Indias healthcare industry is worth Rs. 61,000 crores. New healthcare related infrastructures will further bring in Rs. 2,000 crores

by 2016. Such massive investment in the sec tor is empowering the entry of private hospitals, healthcare centres, health management

organizations and health insurance companies. At the same time, it will create a substantial demand for adequately trained and qualified

medical professionals, associated para medical and healthcare management professionals. Relevant training and industry-recognised

certification from a reputed institution will open promising career opportunities for aspiring students.

This initiative in partnership with Medvarsity and Apollo Hospitals reinforces our vision to transform lives of people by

providing them certified job skills through innovative learning systems. Together with Apollo Medvarsity, the education

arm of Indias largest healthcare group Apollo, we will launch a series of courses in the healthcare domain.

We begin our initiative with a PG diploma in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition, which will cater to the fast growing demand

for clinical nutritionists in the country. Now students can choose a rewarding career in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition

powered by the leaders in healthcare and education.

IndiaCan & Medvarsity

Medvarsity, Indias first Medical e-learning venture was established in April 2000. It is an initiative by Apollo Hospitals

Group, the leader in healthcare in Asia Pacific Region having the first JCI accredited hospital in India.

Medvarsity, brings with it the experience as well as the expertise in healthcare sector, endeavours to fill the stated

gap in medical education. By using e-learning solutions and latest IT tools, our aim is to reach out with

high quality authentic knowledge resources to healthcare professionals.

Medvarsity

IndiaCan is Indias largest career-oriented training institute. Its a joint venture between Educomp and Pearson,

two of the leading education companies in the world, committed to providing job-focused courses in across different

industries like, IT, retail, finance, sales, and healthcare among others. Your training at IndiaCan is backed by the

knowledge and experience of Pearson and Educomp the pioneers in the world of education.

Present in over 60 countries, Pearson has trained over 2.5 crores students to help them find suitable careers.

IndiaCan

Dr. Bhuvaneshwari.Program Director, Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics& Clinical Nutrition

Dr. Bhuvaneshwari Shankar is the Group Chief Dietician, Apollo Hospitals Group.

She is a distinguished authority in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with over 3 decades of experience.

A PhD in Clinical Nutrition, Dr. Bhuvaneshwari has a specialization in critical care nutrition from Madras University.

She is also a Consultant Dietician at MRF Pace Foundation for the Cricketers. Her expertise has earned her eminent

positions at prestigious institutions such as MGR Medical University, Pondicherry University, Meenakshi Medical

University, Chennai and Madras University. She is a Working Group Member, Food and Nutrition Board,

Government of India.

B. Sc. (Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Home Sciences,

Nutrition and Dietetics and other B Sc life sciences graduates),

B Pharma, BPT, Graduates in Medicine (MBBS, BAMS, BHMS,

BUMS, BNYS), Nursing Graduates.

Admission Eligibility

IndiaCan has a dedicated team of professionals to provide individual

placement assistance to all passed out students in hospitals,

corporate sector and wellness facilities across India. There is also a

provision to provide placement assistance to some candidates to

work with experts in Apollo Hospitals Group.

Placement Support

Important Skills You Will Learn

> Exposure to the latest developments in Nutritional sciences with focus on nutritional disorders and strategies

for their prevention and control

> Develop skills in planning, implementation and evaluation of nutrition programmes

> Opportunity to enhance skills in coaching, counselling and effective motivational techniques

> Provides a comprehensive education that merges the science of Nutrition with a broader view of wellness,

community and environment

> Meet nutritional needs and challenges of individuals and impact the society at a global scale

> Deepens the understanding of Nutritional concepts

The Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition has been specially designed to provide a thorough understanding

of the principles of Nutrition & Dietetics. This program covers the core subjects in Nutrition and Dietetics such as,

sports Nutrition/ Food Microbiology/ Weight Management/ Nutritional Support/ Measuring Nutrition/ Food Poisoning/ Nutrition

during special situations. The program has been designed conceptualized & delivered by experienced faculty of Apollo Hospitals

Group & Medvarsity Online to build and enhance skills of students to meet industry requirements and succeed in the

professional environment.

Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition:Comprehensive Program for Freshers and Working Executives

Seasoned professionals and subject matter experts from Apollo Medvarsity will guide you through the entire program withLive lectures. Training through V-SAT at IndiaCan centres will ensure that you get the prompt access to best teachers and curricula.

An advanced teaching technology and process ensures optimum knowledge and skill transfer to students.

Experience Faculty &

Advanced Teaching Technology

> Course content designed as per the current industry needs

> Pursue course with weekend classes and earn PG Diploma in one year

> 12 months online course through VSAT and course books to ensure effective learning

> Highly specialized faculty of Nutritionists & Doctors from Apollo Hospitals

> 15 days internship in Apollo Group Hospitals with placement assistance

IndiaCan, Medvarsity & Apollo Hospitals Get the

Unmatched Advantage

This program is spread over 12 months duration with 4 Modules, 2 semesters. This program consists of minimum 100

instructional hours through expert classes over VSAT, online modules and hands-on internship in one of the Apollo

Hospitals. A comprehensive exam will be conducted at the end of each Module based on multiple choice questions.

Program Duration and Exam

Module 2:Life Cycle Nutrition

>Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation

> Nutrition for Low Birth weight and

> Pre-term Infants

> Nutrition during Infancy

> Nutrition during Childhood

> Nutrition during Adolescence> Nutrition in Aging

Module 3:Nutrition for Health & Fitness

> Nutrition and Weight Management

> Nutrition in Eating Disorders

> Nutrition in Sports and Exercise

> Nutritional Support

> Diet and Nutrition in Hospital/The Nutrition

Care Process

> Diet Counselling

> Nutrition and Health Education

Module 4:Clinical Nutrition

> Diet and Nutrition for Gastrointestinal

Tract Disorders

> Diet and Nutrition for Diabetes Mellitus

> Diet and Nutrition for Cardiovascular Disorders

> Diet and Nutrition in Hypertension

> Diet and Nutrition for Cancer

> Diet and Nutrition for Renal Disorders

> Diet and Nutrition for Patients under

Stress/Special Needs

> Diet and Nutrition for Food Allergy

and Intolerance

> Food Microbiology & Food Poisoning

> Food Production

Module 1:Fundamentals of Nutrition

> Introduction to Nutrition

> The Digestive System

> Macro nutrients

> Vitamins

> Minerals

> Fiber> Water, Electrolytes & Acid Base Balance

> Energy Metabolism

> Dietary Reference Standards

> Measuring Nutrition

> Measuring Food Intake