Hard Skills
AdvancedMedical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)An evidence-based application of the Nutrition Care Process focused on managing medical conditions through specific dietary plans.
IntermediateDietary AssessmentThe systematic evaluation of a person's food intake, nutrient consumption, and nutritional status using tools like 24-hour recalls or food frequency questionnaires.
AdvancedEnteral and Parenteral Nutrition SupportThe provision of nutrients via the gastrointestinal tract (tube feeding) or intravenously for patients who cannot maintain adequate oral intake.
Soft Skills
IntermediateMotivational InterviewingA patient-centered counseling style for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change by exploring the person's own reasons for change.
IntermediateCultural Competency in NutritionThe ability to provide dietary advice that respects and integrates the cultural food preferences, traditions, and socio-economic realities of diverse populations.