Specialization Nutrition in Oncology – EAD

The Specialization in Nutrition in Oncology - Ao Vivo aims to qualify nutritionists to treat patients who may have a weakened nutritional status due to their own illness and treatment. At the time of diagnosis, many patients are already malnourished, which can impact their quality of life and increase morbidity and mortality

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The Hospital das Clínicas has experienced in its care practice the growing number of patients with neoplasms and the technological advances involved in the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. The nutritionist, with their attributions and responsibilities in the care provided to the patient and as a member of multidisciplinary teams, collaborates with the maintenance of organic functions in increasingly complex and specific procedures

for cancer treatment.

However, the continuity of postgraduate studies for nutritionists is a necessity, given the possibility of specific nutritional monitoring for dietary adjustments, early initiation of nutritional therapy, symptom control, in addition to avoiding interruptions in treatment and the worsening of the patient's nutritional status, which contributes to a better quality of life.

Differential

• Theoretical classes for the course taught by the team of Nutritionists and ICESP's multidisciplinary team (specialists, masters and doctors);
• Practical experience in the routine of the service and application of the knowledge acquired during the internship period in all areas of activity of the ICESP Nutritionist;
• Networking with leading specialists in the country;
• Diploma desired by the labor market.

Leveraging Professional Experience

The course coordinator may recognize previous experience in Clinical Nutrition for exemption from the practical module (internship), upon analysis of the supporting documentation issued and signed by the institution where the experience was acquired.

Students who have this experience recognized and wish to experience the practice at Icesp can still complete the internship with reduced workload, as defined by the coordination.