Dietary management and the low FODMAP diet in IBS - Introduction course drafted draft

Program Overview

This self-paced online course from King's College London provides dietitians with foundational knowledge on dietary management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), including the principles and mechanisms of the low FODMAP diet. The course is available from September 1st, 2023, to July 31st, 2024, with an application deadline of June 30th, 2024.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program: Dietary Management and the Low FODMAP Diet in IBS (Introduction Course)
• Subject area: Life Sciences & Medicine
• Course type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Credit level: Not for credit
• Duration: Equivalent to 1 day (8 hours total)
• Course Dates: Available from September 1st, 2023, to July 31st, 2024.
• Application deadline: June 30th, 2024.
• Delivery format: Self-paced online learning with recorded lectures, videos, quizzes, case studies, and clinical observation.
• Certification: Upon completion, participants receive an attendance certificate from King's College London.

Outline:

• The course focuses on dietary management and the role of the low FODMAP diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
• Content includes:
• IBS aetiology and medical management
• Dietary management guidelines for IBS
• Mechanisms and evidence for first-line dietary intervention in IBS
• Mechanisms and evidence supporting the low FODMAP diet in IBS
• Principles of the FODMAP diet

Assessment:

• The course utilizes various self-directed assessment activities including:
• Quizzes
• Case Studies
• Clinical observation
• Completion of all activities leads to an attendance certificate.

Teaching:

• This is a self-directed, self-paced online course with no live lectures.
Participants learn through recorded lectures, video resources, quizzes, case studies, and self-directed research.

Careers:

• This program focuses on equipping dietitians who have limited experience with IBS with the skills to effectively manage these patients' dietary recommendations, particularly regarding the FODMAP approach.

Other:

• Completion of this course does not qualify individuals to become certified in implementing the FODMAP approach.
However, it provides foundational knowledge to support further exploration and practice in the field.