Developed by the BDA in partnership with the Optimising Nutrition Prescribing Group.
This course is currently under review and will be available soon.
Who is this course for?
This module is aimed at all dietitians: newly qualified or practising for many years; those working in an acute setting, the community or on a freelance basis; adult and paediatric-focused dietitians.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Apply principles of medicines optimisation to dietetic practice
- Understand the data source, monitoring and impact of nutritional product prescription in the wider healthcare economy
- Understand the purpose of formularies and their role in assisting appropriate prescribing
- Understand nutritional product pricing and procurement across the health economy
- Improve communication with GP practices through better understanding of prescription management in GP practices
What topics does it cover?
This course covers, among other topics:
- Product costs
- Evidence base for nutritional products and ACBS
- Healthcare setting and influence on prescribing behaviour
- Patient centred care
- Working with GPs
Course fee
|
BDA member |
£75.00 |
| Non-members | £120.00 |
This course is currently under review and will be available soon.