Introduction to Dietary Management of Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Facilitator: Dr Kirsty Porter

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This course will increase your knowledge and skills in the nutritional care of adults living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

Understand what IBD is, including the prevalence, diagnosis and symptoms and the associated complications with the main focus on Crohn's Disease [CD] and Ulcerative Colitis [UC]
Understand what IBD is, including the prevalence, diagnosis and symptoms and the associated complications with the main focus on Crohn's Disease [CD] and Ulcerative Colitis [UC]
Be able to refer to current national and international guidelines/standards for the management of IBD
Have a knowledge of medical management and treatments for IBD - during active disease and in remission
Evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional therapies for IBD including enteral and parenteral nutrition
Understand dietetic roles and responsibilities in IBD management
Understand the principles and implementation of patient supported self-management

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