Short Learning Programmes
Short Course in Managing Health and Nutrition in Adverse Conditions (72540)
Short Course in Managing Health and Nutrition in Adverse Conditions (72540)
Duration: One year
Language medium: English
Target group:
Health professionals working with communities, groups and individuals affected by malnutrition and nutrition-related diseases.
Consequently the target group for this course is limited to the following students:
community extension workers
community health workers
health aid workers concerned with food security (for example missionaries)
medical representatives
primary healthcare professionals (for example: nurses, medical doctors)
allied health professionals (for example: social workers, occupational therapists)
educators and caretakers of children
Admission requirements:
Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
Registration periods:
Year module registration: 28 Nov - 25 January. For more information please visit www.unisa.ac.za/slp
Course leader details:
Course leader
Dr TS van Eeden
Department of Life and Consumer Sciences
UNISA Science Campus
Tel: 011 471 2171
E-mail: veedets@unisa.ac.za
Programme administrator:
Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
360 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Solomon Mahlangu Building 2nd floor
Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
Application Link: www.unisa.ac.za/applyslp
Modules:
MHNA018 - Managing Health and Nutrition During Adverse Conditions
Content:
Introduction to basic nutrition principles for the promotion of optimal nutrition and health
Discussions on the onset, management and nutritional implications and management of nutrition-related diseases
Practical guidance in balanced food decision making
Discussions on minimum nutrient losses during food conservation and preservation