Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Nutrition Informatics
Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI is offering Post Graduate/Executive Diploma in Nutrition Informatics, a meticulously designed course to empower healthcare professionals, nutritionists, and informatics specialists with the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively integrate nutrition science with health informatics. This interdisciplinary course encompasses a wide range of topics, including health information systems, electronic health records, telehealth technologies, and the vital role of informatics in public health nutrition. Through a comprehensive curriculum, participants will learn to leverage technology to enhance patient care, optimize nutrition documentation, and actively engage communities in health-promoting behaviors.
In an increasingly digital world, the intersection of nutrition and technology is paramount for improving health outcomes. Nutrition informatics uniquely combines the principles of nutrition science with health informatics, facilitating better data management, patient engagement, and public health surveillance. This course provides a robust framework for understanding both the foundational concepts and practical applications of nutrition informatics, with a strong emphasis on clinical and public health contexts. Participants will engage in a variety of modules that explore essential topics, innovative tools, and real-world applications. Through case studies, practical assignments, and interactive discussions, learners will develop competencies in documenting nutrition-related information in electronic health records, utilizing telehealth platforms for effective counselling, and implementing strategies for impactful nutrition education.
Programme Structure
Module 1: Principles of Health Informatics
Module 2: Foundations of Nutrition and Informatics
Module 3: Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Nutrition Documentation
Module 4: Telehealth and Nutrition
Module 5: Data Privacy and Security
Module 6: Nutrition Informatics in Public Health Nutrition
Module 7: Digital Tools for Nutrition Education
Module 8: Patient and Community Engagement Strategies
Module 9: Nutrition Care Process (NCP) Historical Models
Module 10: Clinical Nutrition Informatics
Module 11: Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and e-Nutrition Care Process Terminology (e-NCPT)
Module 12: National Nutrition Information System (NNIS)
Module 13: Innovations in Nutrition Information Systems
Module 14: Mobile Health (m-health)
Module 15: Nutrition Informatics Platforms in India
Eligibility
Any graduate Life Science, Home Science, Agriculture, Food graduate/ B.Pharm/ M. pharm/MSc. /PhD in Science disciplines/ any diploma /degree holders, working professionals of any of the following industry types, Food products manufacturing, Ayurvedic food products, Food Processing industry, Retail, and Food Service establishments, Food Packaging, Food/Food ingredient-based Research, Biotechnology or any related industry are highly encouraged to apply for the certification. Additionally, professionals currently working in public health or healthcare settings who wish to enhance their skills in data management and digital health will find this course highly beneficial.
Programme Duration
The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Executive Diploma).
Registration
The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, study material and online classes easily accessible. This gives huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.
Programme Deliverables
A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.
- – Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
- – Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
- – Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
- – All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
- – Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
- – At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
- – All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.
Examination & Certification
IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma/Executive Diploma Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.
All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Nutrition Informatics by Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.
Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations
The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Nutrition and Dietetics companies across the globe. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.
In recent Months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global healthcare and nutrition giants like HealthifyMe Pvt. Ltd., Fitelo, WellOwise, Wellspring Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Apollo Healthcare, Max Hospital, RG Stones, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, NephroPlus, Kidney Federation of India, India Renal Foundation, Narayana Health, Insta Diet Meals Pvt. Ltd., Kolors Healthcare, Nordic Naturals, Neat Nutrition, Pure Nutrition (Herbs Nutriproducts Pvt. Ltd.), HUM Nutrition etc.
Future career prospects
Centre of Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI’s online programme is a professional programme targeted to cater the health industry needs trained health professionals. The information, guidance, practical training and off programme completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities in the industry. This would come true in the form of job roles and positions like that of health counsellor, health coach, nutrition Counsellor for health and wellness industries, nutrition Officer among Non-Governmental Organizations, nutrition Officer in Community Development Programme run under government organizations, consultant for Multinational Companies, nutrition educator for Private Hospitals, counsellors in Schools, Academia and many more. Nutrition Informatics Specialists, focusing on the integration of nutrition data into health information systems, or serve as Clinical Nutrition Managers overseeing nutrition documentation within clinical environments. Opportunities also exist for Public Health Nutritionists who will utilize informatics tools for disease surveillance and interventions, and for Telehealth Coordinators managing nutrition-related telehealth programs.
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