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Train at the highest level in a cutting-edge area such as clinical nutrition with the best professionals in the sector and an exceptional partner such as Abbott Laboratories. At your own pace. MODULAR programme.
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The aim of the Specialist Degree is to provide you with specialised training as a healthcare professional in the field of Clinical Nutrition. Specifically, you will deal with the concept of malnutrition and malnutrition related to disease in different clinical contexts. During the course, you will be able to update and deepen your knowledge in the early detection of disease-related malnutrition, as well as in the establishment of nutritional treatments adapted to the needs of each patient.
The Specialist Degree in Addressing Disease-Related Malnutrition is a qualification designed in collaboration with Abbott Laboratories and healthcare professionals from the best healthcare centres. Quality training at your own pace thanks to an innovative methodology.
The teaching programme is structured in 11 modules with 4-6 sections each. The first 5 modules are transversal modules (3 ECTS) and are subdivided into 3 basic modules and 2 advanced modules. The last 6 modules are specific or pathology-specific (6 ECTS).
The Specialist programme is designed in such a way that you can take each module independently.
To obtain the title of Specialist you can enrol and take the modules of your choice one by one, until you complete 30 ECTS.
You can combine the modules (optional subjects of 3 and 6 ECTS) you are interested in, and you will need to fill in an application form each time you finish and register for a new module.
Specialist in Management of Disease-Related Malnutrition
Year 1
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Optional | OP | 30 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
List of Electives
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80337 | Fundamentos en nutrición clínica | OP | 3 |
| 80338 | Sistemas de detección de desnutrición y valoración nutricional | OP | 3 |
| 80339 | Nutrición y músculo | OP | 3 |
| 80340 | Nutrieconomía | OP | 3 |
| 80341 | Prescripción de tratamiento nutricional en enfermedad | OP | 3 |
| 80342 | Nutrición en enfermedades digestivas y en paciente quirúrgico | OP | 6 |
| 80343 | Desnutrición relacionada con la Diabetes Mellitus y obesidad | OP | 6 |
| 80344 | Desnutrición clínica en paciente en edad avanzada con patología médica | OP | 6 |
| 80345 | Nutrición clínica en enfermedad renal | OP | 6 |
| 80346 | Nutrición clínica en el paciente oncológico | OP | 6 |
| 80347 | Desnutrición Relacionada con la Enfermedad en Pediatría | OP | 6 |
| 80620 | Unidades de Nutrición Clínica | OP | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 54 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
Very dynamic, with very well-structured contents, executive summary of the contents to allow for not excessively long periods of time, a scarce commodity in the life of health professionals. In addition to the text content, there is also multimedia material in the form of webinars, master classes on important topics, practical exercises with clinical and real micro-cases, etc., which add to the richness of the training.
This is one of the factors, together with the practical nature and the teaching based on the resolution of real problems, thanks to which the information is assimilated in a simple and effective way. Depending on the needs of each module, you will find many academic resources, as well as audiovisual content, videos, webinars, recorded MasterClasses, etc...
In addition, and in order to bring professionals together, we have designed live activities, which are compulsory to attend:
In both cases, the dates and format will be communicated with sufficient time for their scheduling, so that the meeting is a key milestone of the Module, and all participants can enjoy the meeting.
What is our methodology?
Academic Team - Experts:
Coordinator Specialist Title: Dr. Maria Ballesteros Pomar, medical specialist in Endocrinology and Nutrition and head of the Clinical Nutrition Unit of the Endocrinology and Nutrition Section of the Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León.
UAX Coordinator: Dr. Esther Cuadrado Soto, PhD in Pharmacy at the Complutense University of Madrid, University Expert in Clinical Nutrition and Nutritional Health, postdoctoral researcher at IMDEA Alimentación and professor of Dietetics at the University Alfonso X El Sabio (UAX).
Faculty Coordinator: Dr. María Victoria Redondo Vega, PhD in Medicine from the University of Salamanca, coordinator of GME clinical practices at the University Alfonso X El Sabio (UAX). Coordinator of Institutional Relations UAX.
Content supervision: Iris Mercedes de Luna Boquera, Specialist Physician in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition at Hospital Universitario Quirón Salud de Pozuelo de Alarcón and at Centro Médico Milenium Alcorcón-Sanitas.
Fundamentals in clinical nutrition
Coordinator: Carmen Fernandez López, doctor in the Endocrinology and Nutrition Service of the Araba University Hospital.
Author: Paloma Celada Rodríguez, PhD in Pharmacy from the UCM and the University of Alcalá. She belongs to the AFUSAN research group on nutrition and cardiovascular health.
Systems for the detection of malnutrition and nutritional assessment
Coordinator: Alicia Moreno Borreguero, expert nurse in Nutrition at the University Hospital of Fuenlabrada.
Author: Luisa Andrea Solano Pérez, Graduate in Nutrition and Dietetics. MSc. PhD.
Nutrition and muscle
Coordinator: Samara Palma Milla, PhD in Medicine, Endocrinologist, working as a specialist in Endocrinology and Nutrition at the Hospital Universitario la Paz.
Author: África Peral Suarez, Graduate in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, specialising in Training and Sports Nutrition. She is currently working on her doctoral thesis with the VALORNUT research group; and José Luis Maté, Head of Studies of the Degree in CCAFYD of the UAX. PhD in Physical Activity and Health. Degree in Physiotherapy. Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Specialist Teacher in Physical Education.
Nutrieconomics
Coordinator: Gabriel Olveira Fuster, head of section UGC Endocrinology and Nutrition of the Regional University Hospital of Malaga and researcher at the Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga.
Author of contents: Juan Raso Peño, Degree in Economics, with Masters in Marketing, Socio-Sanitary Management, Financial Analysis and Auditing. More than 12 years as director in different economic-financial areas in public and private socio-health entities.
Prescription of nutritional treatment in illness
Coordinator: Ana Zugasti Murillo, Specialist in Endocrinology and Nutrition. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Section of the Navarra Hospital Complex and Estrella Petrina Jauregui, head of the Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Section of the Navarra Hospital Complex.
Author: Aránzazu Perales, PhD in Pharmacy from the Complutense University of Madrid. She is currently working in the educational and professional field.
Nutrition in digestive diseases and surgical patients.
Coordinator: Barbara Canovas Gaillemin, specialist in the Endocrinology and Nutrition Service of the Hospital Virgen de la Salud (Toledo).
Author: Lucía Arcos Castellano, Graduate in Nutrition and Dietetics. Master in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and PhD student in Medicine and Surgery.
Malnutrition related to Diabetes Mellitus and obesity.
Coordinator: María Dolores García del Olmo, from the Endocrinology and Nutrition Service of the Severo Ochoa Hospital in Leganés, Madrid.
Author: Aránzazu Perales, PhD in Pharmacy from the Complutense University of Madrid. She is currently working in the educational and professional field.
Clinical malnutrition in elderly patients with medical pathology.
Coordinator: Cristina Bermejo, FEA Geriatrics, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda in Madrid.
Author: Marlhyn Valero, Dietician-Nutritionist and Researcher at Idipaz (Medical Research Institute of the Hospital Universitario La Paz). Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Unit. Collaborating clinician in the Degree in Human Nutrition at the UAM.
Author of contents: Javier Gómez Pavón, associate lecturer and academic tutor of the Medicine degree at the UAX. Head of the Geriatrics Service and head of the Palliative Care Unit. Master in Ethics and Legislation and in Clinical Research. Research interests: frailty, pain, end of life, dementia and nutrition.
Clinical nutrition in renal disease
Coordinator: Pablo Molina Vila, expert in the Nephrology Service of the Hospital Peset in Valencia and lecturer at the University of Valencia.
Author: Almudena Pérez Torres, PhD in Nutrition from the UCM. She currently carries out her professional work at the Santa Cristina University Hospital, combining it with research at the Hospital U. La Paz. La Paz Hospital.
Clinical nutrition in cancer patients
Coordinator: Juan José López Gómez, Endocrinology and Nutrition Service of the Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid. Endocrinology and Nutrition Research Centre.
Author: Marina Morato Martínez, Clinical Dietician-Nutritionist, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, Hospital U. La Paz. La Paz Hospital. Member of the Nutrition and Functional Foods Research Group of the Health Research Institute of the Hospital U. La Paz. La Paz Hospital. Teaching collaborator at UAM and UNED.
Disease-Related Malnutrition in Paediatrics
Coordinator: Dr. Ricardo Torres Peral, head of the Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit at the University Hospital of Salamanca.
Author: Ana Isabel Jiménez Ortega, Graduate of the UCM. Paediatrics via MIR. Specialised in Gastroenterology and Paediatric Nutrition. PhD in Nutrition from the UCM.
Qualification compatible with your professional activity. You will have the possibility of enrolling in each of the modules independently.
For each module completed, you can obtain a certificate. If you take more than 15 credits you can obtain an Expert qualification, and if you take more than 30 credits you will obtain a Specialist qualification.
The possibility of taking more than one module requires a new application for a place and registration for the same module, and it is necessary to have successfully completed the module previously taken. It is not allowed to take more than one module at the same time.
Legal requirements for access
Access to the studies of the Specialist Degree in Addressing Disease-Related Malnutrition is possible by fulfilling the following requirements:
The deadlines for enrolment in any of the modules are:
Enrolment is not allowed after the indicated months, taking into account the estimated time needed to study the programmes.
How long do I have to take each programme?
Once you have registered and enrolled, you will receive an e-mail with the passwords to access the platform. From that moment on, you will have:
Once you have exceeded the established time to take the different programmes, your access to the virtual campus will be cancelled and you will not be able to access the resources and contents of the programmes.
In this sense, it is important that you plan yourself properly to finish the training in time and form, not being allowed the temporary extension, beyond the time indicated and pre-established for each student.
If the student does not finish the Module in the time allotted, he/she will have to re-enrol for the same, upon request to UAX&Abbott. This possibility of re-enrolment cannot be guaranteed due to the limited number of places available.
Start the admission process
To start the admission process you need to fill in the following application forms:
More information: Admission Regulations for the Specialist Programme in Disease-Related Malnutrition
You can send your documentation by e-mail to the following e-mail address: gestionacademica@uax.es
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