Certificate in Human Nutrition for Internationally Trained Dietitians

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . The Certificate in Human Nutrition for Internationally Trained Dietitians is based on a need for formal acknowledgement of academic upgrading taken by internationally trained dietitians (ITD) at the University of Saskatchewan. The certificate is only available to students who have been approved through the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians licensure pathway. The courses chosen represent three key dietetic practice domains including nutrition care, population health promotion, and food provision. Taking these courses will ensure ITDs have the necessary foundation across all practice areas which will prepare them for their subsequent practical training. This course is an introduction to the field of community and public health nutrition and its role in health and healthcare. The process and theoretical foundations of nutrition and health promotion and the theories, research methods, and perspectives applicable to nutrition and health promotion are covered. The role of the community and public health nutritionist in determining, delivering and managing public health and community nutrition services is emphasized along with the tools, skills, and techniques necessary for developing effective services. The role of nutrition in the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of human disease, with particular attention to chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and coronary heart disease. Principles underlying nutritiona