Dietary management and the low FODMAP diet in IBS – Advanced course drafted

Program Overview

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Participants will gain a critical understanding of the basis for medical and dietary management of FGIDs, learn to adapt menus and recipes for a low FODMAP diet, and develop competence in integrating and interpreting evidence-based principles for FODMAP avoidance in various clinical situations. The course utilizes recorded lectures, interactive elements, and experiential learning activities, and is not formally assessed.

Program Outline

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Objectives:

• Participants will gain a critical understanding of the basis for medical and dietary management of patients with FGIDs.
• Participants will learn to adapt menus and recipes for a low FODMAP diet.
• Participants will develop competence in integrating and interpreting evidence-based principles for FODMAP avoidance in various clinical situations.
• Participants will acquire knowledge on developing a care pathway for local delivery of a low FODMAP diet.
• Participants will learn to plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a low FODMAP diet for FGID patients.

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Description:

• This comprehensive course utilizes recorded lectures and interactive elements.
• Participants engage in self-directed learning through case studies, quizzes, additional readings, and experiential learning activities.
• Experiential learning involves advising a patient on the low FODMAP diet, personal FODMAP restriction, and online forum discussions within a dedicated small group.
• All lectures are recorded, allowing for flexible pacing.
• Live interactive sessions with experts are also offered, with recordings available for those who cannot attend.

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Outline:

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Content:

• Medical management of FGIDs
• FODMAP mechanisms and stages of the low FODMAP diet
• Dietary management of complex FGID patients
• Long-term management of FGIDs

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Structure:

• 19 weeks (4 days CPD)
• 24 hours of direct learning + 14 hours self-directed learning

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Modules:

• Introduction to medical management of FGIDs
• The low FODMAP diet: principles and practice
• Managing dietary needs of complex patients with FGIDs
• Long-term management of FGIDs
• Case studies and problem-centered learning
• Online lectures and forum discussions
• Experiential learning with patient consultations and personal FODMAP restriction

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Assessment:

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Assessment:

• This course is not formally assessed.
• Participants receive a King's College London Certificate of Attendance upon completion.

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Recorded lectures
• Expert interviews
• Dietitian appointment videos
• Online forum discussions

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Faculty:

• Miranda Lomer, Professor of Dietetics in Gastroenterology
• Kevin Whelan, Professor of Dietetics

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Unique Approaches:

• Self-directed learning with case studies, quizzes, and additional readings
• Experiential learning through patient consultations and FODMAP restriction

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Careers:

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Career Paths:

• Registered dietitians working with patients with FGIDs
• Clinical nutrition specialists
• Private practice

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Opportunities:

• Employment in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and research institutions
• Opportunities to specialize in FGID management
• Potential for leadership roles in dietetic practice and research

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Other:

• Course dates: Autumn 2024 (Sept 10 - Jan 21), Spring 2025 (application opens Sept 2024)
• Fees: Early bird £450 until July 30, full fee £500
• Accreditation: British Dietetic Association, Swiss Association of Registered Dietitians
• Application deadline: Sept 3, 2024