Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The purpose of this professional training is to enable students to learn, through hands-on practice in a hospital setting, the application of nutrition therapy in diseases seen in individuals during childhood (newborn, infant, school-age, adolescent). Students develop their professional skills by experiencing clinical practices such as growth and development assessment, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data, individualized medical nutrition therapy planning, communication with the patient and family, and taking part within the healthcare team, through observation of real cases. During the professional training process, the aim is also to instill ethical principles, record-keeping, clinical decision-making, and awareness of professional responsibility.
Course Content
Within the scope of this course, students learn nutrition therapy for clinical conditions commonly encountered in newborns, children, and adolescents through case-based presentations. Each student conducts a growth and development assessment based on a specific pediatric case, interprets the clinical and laboratory findings, develops an individualized nutrition plan appropriate to the medical diagnosis, and presents this process in the classroom, supported by scientific literature. Through the discussions held after the presentations, students' skills in clinical decision-making, professional communication, and application of professional ethical principles are supported. In addition to the transfer of theoretical knowledge, the course is based on students' active participation, taking responsibility, and learning from one another.
Required Resources
- Köksal, G., Gökmen, H., Çocuk Hastalıklarında Beslenme Tedavisi (Nutrition Therapy in Childhood Diseases), 1st Edition, Hatiboğlu Publishing House, Ankara, 2000.
- Mahan, L.K., Escott-Stump, S., Krause's Food, Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 10th Edition, W.B. Saunders Company, USA, 2000.
- Baysal, A. et al., Diyet El Kitabı (Diet Handbook), 3rd Edition, Hatiboğlu Publishing House, Ankara.
Recommended Resources
1. Articles and books related to the field of Nutrition and Dietetics"
Course Learning Outcomes
- Reports the cases observed during professional training in accordance with ethical principles and pays attention to confidentiality.
- Identifies professional problems encountered in the nutrition process and develops a solution-oriented approach.
- Makes interpretations based on scientific sources regarding the medical nutrition therapy process and provides literature support when necessary.
- Takes an active role within the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Monitors growth and development in individuals aged 0–18, applies and interprets anthropometric measurements.
- Analyzes laboratory and medical data used in clinical pediatric diseases from a nutritional perspective.
- Plans individualized nutrition therapy appropriate to the clinical condition and makes suitable recommendations.
- Creates a diet plan taking into account the specific nutritional needs of newborns, infants, school-age children, and adolescents.
- Regularly completes the patient file, nutrition records, and evaluation forms used in carrying out medical nutrition therapy.
- Establishes appropriate communication with the patient, family, and healthcare team; demonstrates an explanatory and reassuring approach.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Practice | 14 | 12 | 168 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 2 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 3 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 4 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 5 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 6 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 7 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 8 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 9 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 10 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 11 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 12 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 13 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 14 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 15 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |
| 16 | Professional Training | Current literature and guidelines |