Outcomes
What is the digestive system (GIT)?
The digestive system
Mouth, pharynx and esophagus
Swallowing
Functions of the stomach
Small intestine
Liver, gallbladder and pancreas
Chemical digestion and absorption
Vocabulary review
Digestive system - Knowledge check
Outcomes
Water and fluid
Vocabulary review
Electrolyte balance
Vocabulary review
Excess and deficiency
Vocabulary review
Electrolyte review
Beverage choices
Vocabulary review
Vocabularly review
Caffeine and sports drink review
Fluid and electrolytes - Knowledge check
Outcomes
Carbohydrates
Vocabulary review
Carbohydrate review
High and low carbohydrate diet
Vocabulary review
Benefits & consequences of carbohydrates review
Lipids
Vocabulary review
Vocabulary review
Protein
Vocabulary review
Macronutrients quiz
Outcomes
The gut-brain connection
Blood glucose and the brain
Tools for managing blood glucose
Psychonutrition quiz
Outcomes
The evolution of diet and development of chronic disease
Nutrition optimization factors in chronic disease
Chronic disease in nutrition quiz
This comprehensive course allows you to learn at your own pace in micro-learning easy-to-digest lessons.
All textbooks and resources are included in the program fee and are embedded directly in the courses meaning students can seamlessly access and download textbook readings on their mobile devices or computer. Resources are regularly reviewed to ensure up-to-date standards and research. *Textbooks are available in PDF and/or eBook format.
Students are evaluated through multiple-choice questions and reflection questions. Evaluations are designed not only to assess the student's knowledge but also promote research. Students will receive a certificate upon completion of this course which may be used in your continuing education portfolio for your regulatory body.
Courses are designed as micro-learning experiences allowing students to easily work through each module in short bursts. This method makes it easier for those with busy schedules to get the most out of their learning. Learning can take place on or off-duty to help alleviate any scheduling challenges. *Note mobile learning is coming in the spring/summer of 2023!
Preparing highly-skilled health and wellness professionals for expanded knowledge in this specialized field.
Describe the phases of digestion
Discuss health literacy
Describe how each phase of digestion affects digestive issues and overall health
Outline ways to support digestion in each of the phases of digestion
Discuss the relationship between blood glucose and mental health
Analyze how to support mental health through nutrition if resources/finances/support is limited
Describe how nutrition impacts the development of chronic disease
Analyze how to support chronic disease prevention or symptom reduction through nutrition if resources/finances/support is limited
Identify nutritional considerations in the older adult
Identify opportunities for health promotion and disease prevention
This course is perfect for the skilled health and wellness professional as continuing education credits or professional development. Students will gain a foundational knowledge and feel confident expanding their knowledge in this field through further education. This is a great course as part of a clinical orientation program or continuing education credits. This course is designed for professionals who have at taken at minimum basic anatomy & physiology courses. Note: This course is a required course in the Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care program.
Students may complete this course in as little as one month however you will have access to the course for one year.
Students receive formative (knowledge check points) and cumulative (final exams) evaluations in each course. Evaluations are based on the content provided in videos, interviews, research papers and required readings. Content is competency-based meaning each course addresses specific competencies necessary for the student to master. Instruction is provided using a range of resources and much of the content is reviewed or taught by healthcare experts in their respective fields for specific courses. We always recommend implementing a continuing education and review routine for yourself to ensure knowledge retention, patient safety and clinical competence and confidence.
There are no prerequisites for this program however prior health & wellness education is recommended in order to get the most out of this course.
We offer cohort pricing for some of our courses and programs. Please get in touch with us to discuss options!
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