Diplomirani dietetik (vs)/diplomirana dietetičarka (vs)

The qualification holder will be able to:
(general competences)

• apply acquired knowledge in practice,
• analyse, synthesise and anticipate solutions and consequences,
• self-assess the effectiveness and efficiency of selected methods and procedures,
• provide advice and training to individuals and target population groups,
• undertake psychological analysis of the causes of particular eating habits in individuals and target population groups and select the most suitable tools to change lifestyle,
• demonstrate autonomy in professional work,
• work cooperatively in a group,
• develop communication abilities and skills,
• master basic research methods, procedures and processes, develop critical and self-critical judgement,
• demonstrate ethical reflection and commitment to professional ethics,

(subject-specific competences)

• demonstrate knowledge of basic contents in the fields of chemistry, physics, biology, nutrigenomics, microbiology, medicine, immunology, pharmacy, psychology and sociology that are important for understanding of the fields of physiology and pathophysiology of nutrition and the diet of the individual and the population, and dietotherapy,
• demonstrate knowledge of food quality, food production and processing technologies, food microbiology, food safety and legislation in these areas,
• demonstrate knowledge of clinical nutrition procedures, taking into account medical histories, laboratory analyses and biochemical tests, and determine suitable nutritional support and care for patients,
• demonstrate knowledge of epidemiology of nutrition and nutritional status and the determination of healthcare and promotional activities connected with healthy food and healthy eating for target groups of the population,
• demonstrate knowledge of the techniques of organisation and management of food preparation and distribution operations, technologies of the preparation of suitable dishes, and compilation of suitable menus for the target population,
• effectively promote health and environmental education,
• demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the practical application of sciences from the social science and natural science fields,
• demonstrate knowledge of the basics of environmental health management and economics and quality in healthcare,
• demonstrate knowledge of and use information and communication technologies and information systems,
• demonstrate coherent mastery of basic knowledge, integrate knowledge from various fields, and apply knowledge,
• develop skills in the application of knowledge in a specific professional field,
• resolve specific professional problems through the application of scientific methods and procedures,
• understand and apply critical analysis and develop and apply theories in the resolution of specific professional issues.