State Exam (SUUK_112)
About Study Course
Objective
To evaluate students' knowledge, skills and competencies upon completion of the study program "Nutrition".
Prerequisites
During the studies the courses of the study program have been successfully mastered.
Learning outcomes
After mastering the study program, students will have acquired comprehensive and specialized knowledge in nutrition therapy and understanding, which will allow:
1. Describe and explain the concepts of medical and nutritional therapy that apply to the practice of a nutritionist;
2. Explain, compare and evaluate the history of the development of nutrition therapy and the latest developments in it.
As a result of mastering the study program, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate the health status of patients and clients within their competence;
2. Develop and implement a nutrition therapy plan, in accordance with the requirements of professional ethics, working independently or as a member of a multi-professional team;
3. Apply evidence-based practice in nutrition therapy when choosing working methods with different clients / patients;
4. Carry out research, planning and analysis related to nutrition and food, using this knowledge for the organization of catering in rehabilitation centers, kindergartens, schools, hospitals, nursing homes;
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of the use of nutritional therapy in strengthening and improving the health of clients / patients, and justify the decisions made;
6. Independently promote the development of their competencies and further learning.
1. Independently or working in a multi-professional / interdisciplinary team, working with different groups of clients / patients individually or in a group, to apply nutritional therapy medical technology, according to the specific situation and client / patient needs;
2. Apply the acquired theories, nutrition therapy methods / interventions and techniques according to the specific situation and the needs of the client / patient, and use new approaches if necessary;
3. To plan and conduct research in nutrition therapy;
4. To implement ethical responsibility in practice, to understand the possible impact of one's activities on the individual, group and society;
5. To independently formulate and critically analyze professional problems, to explain and discuss nutrition therapy with arguments both with specialists and non-specialists in the field.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition, RFU | 8 | Bachelor’s | Required | Lolita Vija Neimane, Andis Brēmanis, Ilze Lutere, Laila Meija, Lizete Puga, Nelda Karpenska-Allaža, Kristīne Klaramunta-Antila, Diāna Jakuboviča, Svetlana Aleksejeva |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition, RFUN | 9 | Bachelor’s | Required |
