BDA Re-Entrants Programme
Introduction
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has developed its open/flexible learning programme for dietitians who, for varying reasons, have been out of the mainstream of dietetic practice. As well as providing up-to-date information on current professional practice, participants have found the programme useful in building on communication skills and life experiences. In particular, the opportunities for networking and the increase in confidence resulting from undertaking the programme have been greatly valued.
The BDA has developed the programme, in conjunction with an expert group of clinical professionals, in order that it may be accessed by individuals irrespective of their location. It is recently been updated to incorporate the changes within the NHS and dietetic practice, it is managed by The BDA Post Registratrion Education Committee.
The programme aims to provide an update on current practice within general and more specific areas of dietetics. The programme can be used to support the Health Profession Council (HPC) Standards of Proficiency which all registered dietitians will be required to meet as part of the HPC's re-registration requirements, www.hpc-uk.org/registrants/readmission.
Please note this course is only suitable for individuals who wish to return to the profession.
Applicants must be full members of the BDA in order to be registered on to the Re-Entrants Programme. In addition, they must be currently registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC), previously registered, or prove that they are eligible.
September 2008
- Re-entry updated registration form: Word file or Acrobat file.
- Summary of re-entrants' modules.
- Re-entrants to the Profession Introductory Module: full programme.
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Re-entrants to the Profession Introductory Module:
Wednesday, 1st October 2008, 10.30 am-4.30 pm
The British Dietetic Association, Birmingham
Facilitator: Julie Farmer
Information about the course
Summary of BDA Re-entrants Modules
| Module | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
1 |
A Basis to Practice |
This module revisits the basis on which to support current and future dietetic practice. Specialised knowledge and skills are delivered in subsequent modules and are out-with the scope of this module. |
| 2 | Managing Weight | The module focuses on the specific disordered physiology together with the different approaches to intervention. |
| 3 | Coronary Heart Disease | The major focus of this module places emphasis on the role of diet in the aetiology of CHD, the effectiveness of dietary intervention in reducing the risk of developing CHD and the therapeutic role of diet following cardiac injury or disease. Therapeutic intervention using drugs is also considered. |
| 4 | Diabetes Mellitus | This unit of study concentrates on the disorder; the relevant pathology, management and outcomes of care. |
| 5 | Nutritional Support | This module draws together the principle methods of nutrition support with the indications for feeding and monitoring procedures. |
| 6 | Gastroenterology | This unit of study concentrates on the normal and disordered function of the gastrointestinal tract. It focuses on the specific pathophysiology that benefits from dietary and other interventions. In particular, the diseases considered are: coeliac disease, irritable bowel disease, diverticular disease, and the inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis). |
| 7 | Professional Practice | This module is designed to act as a companion to the student’s clinical skills. The net result will be an effective, reliable and proactive practitioner who is able to demonstrate professional currency both now and in the future. |
| 8 | Renal Disease | This module concentrates on the management of adults with acute and chronic kidney disease. |
| 9 | Nutrition and Cancer | This module includes the principal methods of nutritional support applied to the patient with cancer at all stages of their journey from diagnosis to palliative care. Firstly this module will briefly cover the role of a diet in the reduction of risk of developing cancer, cancer prevention and health promotion, although the major epidemiological factors are not considered in detail. |
| 10 | Nutrition in Childhood | This module takes as its starting point the nutrition of the normal child. In particular, the focus is on optimal growth and development. Thereafter, the module examines the role of therapeutic diets in two specific paediatric conditions. |
| 11 | Nutrition and Health in Older People | This module explores the principle components related to the nutritional well being of older people. It also considers the strategies than can be put in place to reduce the risk of compromised nutritional and dietary status. |
| 12 | Advanced Nutritional Support | This module draws together the principal methods of nutrition support and the indications for feeding and monitoring. |
If you have a question about the BDA Re-Entrants Programme, please contact the Education and Professional Development team on 0121 200 8048.