Healthcare

Special Diets , 15 YH credits.

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Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: ARMÅ2022TRA.

Special Diets, 15 YH credits, deepens your knowledge of food allergies and diseases where there is a need for an adapted diet. You gain in-depth knowledge of special diets and learn to quality-assure routines for safe meal handling. The aim is for you to be able to plan and adapt special diets based on recommendations with quality-assured routines. The course is part of TUC's YH programmes in diet and meal services.

Duration: 3 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full-time study equivalent to 15 YH credits (about 3 weeks)

About the course.

The purpose of the course is for the student to deepen their knowledge of food allergies and of diseases where there is a need for special diets. The student shall also gain in-depth knowledge of adapted diets and be able to quality-assure routines for safe meal handling.

The purpose of the course is for the student to deepen their knowledge of food allergies and of diseases where there is a need for special diets. The student shall also gain in-depth knowledge of adapted diets and be able to quality-assure routines for safe meal handling.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You have in-depth knowledge of food allergies and diseases that require special diets.
  • You can plan and adapt special diets based on current recommendations.
  • You can quality-assure routines for safe meal handling.
  • You can contribute to a safe mealtime environment for people with special dietary needs.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Food allergies and disease-related diets

    In-depth study of allergies and diseases that require special diets.

  2. Planning special diets

    Planning and adapting special diets based on recommendations.

  3. Safe meal handling

    Quality-assured routines for safe handling of special diets.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is aimed at YH students in diet and meal services who want to work with adapted diets in healthcare, schools or large-scale catering.

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