Program Overview

Introduction to the DU Conseil en Nutrition ŕ l'Officine (Nutrition et micronutrition) Program

The DU Conseil en Nutrition ŕ l'Officine (Nutrition et micronutrition) program is designed to provide pharmacists with the professional competence to integrate nutritional and micronutritional advice into their practice.

Objectives

The program aims to:

• Provide pharmacists with effective nutritional and micronutritional counseling skills
• Enable the delivery of tailored dietary products and supplements
• Foster the acquisition of knowledge in nutrition and micronutrition
• Develop critical thinking and analysis skills
• Apply knowledge to daily practice through case studies

Organization and Pedagogy

• The program consists of 108 hours of instruction over one academic year, entirely online
• Pedagogical practices include:
  • Access to teachings via the Plubel platform
  • 100 hours of e-learning
  • Webinars
• The program runs from October to June

Content

The program is divided into 27 modules, covering topics such as:

• Nutrition and micronutrition
• Macronutrients and micronutrients
• Digestion and assimilation
• Metabolism and regulation
• Toxicology and environmental factors
• Adaptation and physiological rhythms
• Hormonal and neurophysiological aspects
• Immunology and barrier functions
• Sleep and locomotor physiology
• Psychosocial and behavioral aspects
• Epigenetics and nutrigenetics
• Food science and nutrition
• Sustainable alimentation
• Culinary techniques for healthy eating
• Dietary regimes and nutrition plans
• Complementary alimentary products and nutraceuticals
• Pharmacological and nutritional interactions
• Lifestyle and neuro-nutrition
• Psycho-pedagogical approaches to nutrition
• Clinical evaluations and biological markers
• Strategic approaches to micronutrition counseling
• Personalized recommendations for different physiological states
• Professional practice and deontology

Validation of the Program

The program is validated through a distance examination

Target Audience and Prerequisites

The program is designed for pharmacists only

Faculty and Contributors

• Dr. Matthieu Guerriaud, Professor of Pharmaceutical Law, University of Burgundy
• Dr. Olivier Coudron, Physician and part-time professor, University of Burgundy
• Invited expert contributors from various institutions and specialties

Tuition Fees

• Administrative fees: 184
• Pedagogical fees: 3000