THE COURSE
Undernutrition affects mothers and children alike, leading to poor health outcomes among mothers, as well as substantial morbidity and mortality among children. Malnutrition has an intergenerational effect and can continue to be a significant scourge, if ignored.
A critical component towards improving this situation is the knowledge of healthcare providers including medical practitioners, undergraduate and postgraduate students, nursing staff, nutritionists as well as all those working in the field of health and nutrition in optimal Maternal, Infant, Young Child and Adolescent Nutrition (MIYCAN) and the translation of this knowledge into practice.
Indian Institute of Public Health Delhi (IIPH Delhi), Public Health Foundation of India, in collaboration with Alive & Thrive and WeCan has developed an eLearning course on MIYCAN and Adolescent Nutrition which would sensitize its beneficiaries on the importance of first 1000 days of life with specific emphasis on critical importance of maternal nutrition, breastfeeding,and complementary feeding, adolescent nutrition,health systems approach and evidence-based approaches for quality MIYCAN programming.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The course would be open (including but not limited) to:
- Clinical practitioners
- Nursing staff
- Undergraduate and post graduate medical, nursing and public health students
- Public health professionals working in health systems and other public health agencies
COURSE DESIGN AND DURATION
The course has been designed to be completed within 4 months. It would be an eLearning online program, largely self-taught and complemented with online lectures/videos and resources for additional reading.
COURSE CONTENTS
This eLearning course will cover the following topics pertaining to maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition:
- Overview and importance of MIYCAN- linkages of MIYCAN with SDGs
- Nutrition during adolescence
- Maternal nutrition
- Infant and young child nutrition
- Counselling to improve the nutrition practices
- Health systems for delivering nutrition services
- Nutrition programs and strategies for improving nutrition services
ADMISSION PROCESS
Eligible candidates will be screened objectively, based on their academic qualifications and experience, by screening committee of IIPH Delhi.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
The course will be delivered through an interactive web-based platform and will utilize a blended online teaching/learning technique. The basic course structure includes a combination of interactive online computer-based sessions, online virtual lectures, assessments and recommended readings such as journal articles and text books in a modular online format.
EVALUATION AND AWARD OF ONLINE
This will be a 12 credit modular course. Students will be evaluated online at the end of each module as well as through a final online examination at the end of the course. Final online certificate will be awarded only to the students who successfully complete the course and clear all the course requirements.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF PHFI CENTRE FOR eLEARNING
- State of the art learning management system
- Multidisciplinary faculty
- Self-paced learning
- Competency driven curriculum
- Enriching virtual classroom experience
- Collaboratively developed programs with national and international organizations
- Wide range of programs in key areas of public health practice
Partners
Course Coordinator:
- Duration: 3 Months
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- Program Fee: Indian: 2000 INR
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