Developed by the BDA in partnership with the Optimising Nutrition Prescribing Group.
Who is this course for?
This module is aimed at all dietitians: newly qualified or practising for many years; those working in an acute setting, the community or on a freelance basis; adult and paediatric-focused dietitians.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Apply principles of medicines optimisation to dietetic practice
- Understand the data source, monitoring and impact of nutritional product prescription in the wider healthcare economy
- Understand the purpose of formularies and their role in assisting appropriate prescribing
- Understand nutritional product pricing and procurement across the health economy
- Improve communication with GP practices through better understanding of prescription management in GP practices
What topics does it cover?
This course covers, among other topics:
- Product costs
- Evidence base for nutritional products and ACBS
- Healthcare setting and influence on prescribing behaviour
- Patient centred care
- Working with GPs
Course fee
|
BDA member |
£75.00 |
| Non-members | £120.00 |