Preamble
The clinical Nutrition internship is
an integral part of the Clinical Nutrition program of the Health and Nutrition
Organization (HNO) with its sister concern HNO Skill Development Centre (HSDC)
and is designed to provide students with an opportunity to integrate and apply
previously acquired knowledge and technical skills in actual clinical settings.
This internship booklet is prepared with the intention to provide
orientation to interns about various tasks to be performed and/or observed in
different disciplines during a 2-month internship at the HSDC. This is designed
to give students a thorough grasp of how nutrition plays a role in
managing, preventing, and treating numerous health issues. The program
will cover subjects like macronutrients and micronutrients, the balance of
energy, diet assessment, nutrition and digestion, metabolic processes, and nutrient
absorption, along with a prior two-week course designed to give students a
practical understanding of how to prepare a diet chart.
The internship program has been divided into two parts for
convenience. For students who lack knowledge of the basic
procedures in diet planning and diet /meal chart preparation, part one of the
internship allows them to become experts in diet plans before
moving on to part two where they will learn about the utilization of
medical nutrition treatment in managing different chronic diseases,
including cancer, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular and other diseases as
well as clinical nutrition in broader aspects.
The ultimate goal is that interns may acquire the necessary practical
skills in performing various clinical nutrition tasks in different disciplines
and hospital sections which in turn will help to improve healthcare services.
PART 1
Remember that you should
have a basic understanding of diet planning before learning a
disease-based diet plan.
If you are not confident enough to go through a basic diet plan and
ensure us that you can make a diet chart properly, then this section is for
you, where you will learn about:
1.
Nutrition and Nutrient
2.
Nutritional assessment
3.
Calculations for diet planning
4.
Bangladeshi Food Composition table
5.
Will learn to make a diet plan and
steps to follow for an individual’s diet
Eligibility criteria: Entry into any part of the internship
program is allowed only after the successful completion of 3rd year of
Bachelor's programs in Nutrition, Food and Nutrition and allied health
sciences.
Duration: 2 Weeks: 8 Classes│4 Case
study
Evaluation Process: Complete a diet chart
successfully
Note: If you happen to pass the
pre-assessment exam before beginning the internship after showing your
interest, you are exempt from doing this part of the program; however, if you
are not, then every student who is interested in the internship must take this
course to move on to the program's second phase to make it easier for
themselves.
During registration,
if you choose Part 2 and do not Pass the Preliminary Assessment You
will not be allowed to continue until you fulfill the requirements. In this
case, you can get the return of your payment after deducting 25% as processing charges**.
PART 2
The internship is an integral part of the clinical
nutrition program. Under the guidance of experienced clinical nutrition
professionals, dieticians and other qualified personnel and health
professionals, interns learn more about the nutrition care process, diet
management, food hygiene and safety and evaluation of dietary orders. Interns
will also be trained in developing dietary plan for patients with specific
diseases, calculation of dietary requirements for patients and will be able to
make nutritional diagnoses. They also gain an understanding of the roles and
functions of clinical nutritionists. The internship provides applied learning
experiences during which the intern should:
1.
Understand the foundational concepts of clinical
nutrition, such as energy balance, diet evaluation, macronutrients and
micronutrients, and nutrition and metabolic process.
2.
Learn about the role nutrition plays in various chronic
conditions, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
3.
Gain knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and how it
is used to manage chronic medical conditions.
4.
Learn about the various instruments and methods used to
determine nutritional deficiencies and evaluate nutritional status.
5.
Understand the connection between nutrition and gut
health.
6.
Get an understanding of how nutrition affects the
immune system.
7.
Learn the enteral and parenteral nutrition principles
and how they are used in nutrition support.
8.
Learn about the moral and legal considerations that
apply to clinical nutrition.
9.
Understand the responsibilities, roles, and functions
of clinical nutritionists.
The
internship program will be conducted with the collaboration of affiliated
hospitals or primary healthcare facilities, where interns learn by
participating in the workload of a supervising nutritionist/
specialist/consultant. The emphasis in each internship discipline is given on:
1.
Organization of work;
2.
use of standard dietary methods;
3.
correlation of physical and laboratory parameters for
patient’s nutritional requirements; and
4.
the establishment and use of programs for quality
control and preventive maintenance for food services and its safety.
A.
Internship eligibility criteria:
Entry
into the internship is allowed only after the successful completion of 3rd year
of Bachelor's programs in Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, and allied sciences.
B.
Internship duration:
The
training period for the internship is two months.
C.
Entry Requirements:
Before
registering, students must take an assessment that verifies their eligibility
for the internship program. The Internship program (Part-2) will not accept
students who failed the assessment exam.
D.
Internship disciplines:
The
internship program is spread over two months during which each intern takes
training in various disciplines of clinical nutrition, e.g., nutrition care
process, dietary planning, nutritional requirements, nutritional diagnosis, and
intervention, as well as food hygiene and safety. The schedule of training is
given in the forthcoming section. Each intern needs to complete an internship
portfolio during the whole training period. In addition, they need to maintain
a logbook for the nutrition care process for various patients for each
rotation, and another logbook deals with food services once a year.
E.
Internship supervision and monitoring:
The
supervision of interns is done at two levels; one by the hospital training
coordinator and the other by the internship program coordinator of HSDC. During
training, the intern is supervised 2 days a week basis by the supervisor.
Clinical nutrition internship program has 5 modules including 10 case studies
in total comprises of 32 training lectures and hospital attachment sessions
during the internship period. Modules that will be trained at HSDC will be
supervised by HNO's in-house Nutritionist. Interns must submit all case studies
to assigned nutritionists. At the hospital, a hospital training coordinator
will supervise as per her schedule using available facilities.
F.
Internship Training Modules:
1.
Basics of Clinical Nutrition and Analysis
2.
Understanding the Food Composition Table and Diet
Planning
3.
Nutrition Education, Communication and counseling
4.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
1.
Adolescents Health
2.
Women’s health
3.
Pre-conception, Pregnancy & Lactation
4.
Pediatric Clinical Dietetics and Childhood Nutrition
5.
Respiratory Disease Management
6.
Gastrointestinal Disorders
7.
Renal and Kidney Disease
8.
Endocrine Disease
1.
Pulmonary Disorder and CVD
10. Cancer
Prevention and management
11. Hospital
Attachment
G.
Interns’ Evaluation:
Evaluation
of interns by hospital and HSDC supervisors:
Professional
behavior and technical performance are evaluated using an evaluation form
designed to reflect interns’ competencies that are expected to achieve upon
completion of their internship in clinical nutrition. Evaluation by hospital
supervisors has 45% weightage. This evaluation is organized into three domains:
General
clinical competencies i.e., affective behavior, attitude, initiative, and
motivation while at classes;
Discipline
competencies i.e., ability to demonstrate basic theoretical and practical, and
technical ability in performing various clinical nutrition procedures; and
Assessment
of activities that are in the normal course of regular routine and that interns
would normally attend or participate in lectures, and their presentations.
All
three domains are rated on percent competency. At the end of each rotation, the
intern will be evaluated by his/her immediate supervisor using an evaluation
form provided by the program internship coordinator.
The
supervisor will submit the evaluation form for each intern to the program
training coordinator in a sealed envelope. A summary of the internship
evaluation will be prepared by the training coordinator and at the end of the
internship period an exam of MCQ and/or True-False will be conducted and the
cumulative evaluation report of each intern will be prepared by HSDC.
H.
Award of internship certificate:
The
intern will be granted a certificate by the HSDC after all evaluations and
achieves minimum of 60% marks in cumulative assessments.
I.
Assessment Methods:
1.
1.
Quizzes and Exams
2.
Case studies and Problem-based learning assignments
3.
Group Presentation
4.
Written assignments
Note: Any
intern who fails to achieve a minimum of 60%, can
get a certificate after attending re-exams (Quiz of 50 marks and Viva of 50
marks) with the re-exam fees of 1000 Taka per
participant.
Additionally, the
student is responsible for the rescheduling fees if the organizer needs to
alter the schedule due to the student's failure to communicate during the whole
internship program.
**Processing
Charges include:
1.
Registration Processing
2.
Preliminary Assessment Exam
3.
Preliminary Assessment Exam Evaluations
4.
Transaction Fees
5.
Manpower Involvement, etc.
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NEXT BATCH WILL START FROM
5 January 2024
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duration: 10
WEEKS
fees:
Part 1 + Part 2: 11000
Taka,
Part 2 Only: 8500
Taka
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HNO Lifetime Members
will get a maximum of 40% discount
HNO Student Members
will get a maximum of 20% discount
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Prev. Students of
HSDC will get a maximum of 15% discount
A group of 5 Students
will get a maximum of 15% discount
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Objective:
The primary
goal of the HNO Scholarship Program is to bolster the academic and professional
development of current students and professionals who have successfully
completed their BSc and MS degrees. Through the provision of financial aid and
membership benefits, our aim is to empower individuals, enabling them to
actively pursue their educational and career goals.
Presently,
scholarships will be granted to participants and students who plan to enroll in
HNO/HSDC courses and training, covering the registration fees as a waiver. It's
important to note that each scholarship corresponds to one specific course or
training program.
HNO Scholarship for Internship
Eligibility:
Open to current BSc or MS students.
Selection
Criteria:
1. Cumulative
and Latest CGPA. Cumulative and Latest CGPA. Provide all Academic Certificate
and Transcripts (Carries 35% Points)
2. One
Recommendation Letter from a Teacher on a Institutional Letterhead. (Carries
15% Points)
3. Motivation
Letter in English (Carries 25% Points)
4. Volunteer
Works. Provide documented proof. (Carries 20% Points)
5. CV
in Standard format (Carries 5% Points)
6. Additional
Points will be calculated for Research Publication in Scientific Journal. Add
Article. (See below for point calculations)
Scholarship
Benefits:
1. Three 100% Waiver on Registration Fees
2. Five 50% Waiver on Registration Fees
3. Seven 25% Waiver on Registration Fees
For Research Publication, the following rules will be adhered to in order to calculate points:
Publication
Type:
1. International
Journal: 5 points
2. National
Journal: 3 points
3. International
Conference: 2 points
4. National
Conference: 1 point
Author
Contribution:
1. First
Author: 5 points
2. Corresponding
Author: 4 points
3. Last
Author: 4 Points
4. All
other Authors: 1 point
Impact
Factor of Journal/Conference:
1. IF
> 5: 5 points
2. IF
3-5: 3 points
3. IF
1-3: 2 points
4. IF
< 1: 1 point
Citations:
1. Per
Citation: 0.5 points
Research
Funding Acknowledgment:
2. Yes:
5 points
3. No:
0 points
Collaboration:
1. International
Collaboration: 5 points
2. National
Collaboration: 3 points
3. No
Collaboration: 0 points
Interdisciplinary
Nature:
1. Yes:
5 points
2. No:
0 points
Journal/Conference
Reputation:
1. Top
Tier: 5 points
2. Mid
Tier: 3 points
3. Low
Tier: 1 point
Open
Access Publication:
1. Yes:
5 points
2. No:
0 points
Number of
Pages:
1. <
5 pages: 1 point
2. 6-10
pages: 2 points
3. 11-15
pages: 3 points
4. 15+
pages: 5 points
The total
points for a research publication will be the sum of points obtained from each
criterion. These rules aim to provide a comprehensive and fair evaluation of
the quality and impact of research contributions within our publication
framework.
Application Process and Selection Announcements:
1. The
scholarship is applicable for Internship Only.
2. Participants/students
must register (with payment) for the course/training.
3. After
course/training registration, participants/students will receive a registration
number required for the scholarship application.
4. Scholarship
applications are accepted online only and must be submitted within the deadline
of the course/training registration.
5. Follow
the instructions provided in the scholarship application.
6. Upload
all required documents in a single PDF.
7. Submit
all necessary information.
8. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
9. HNO/HSDC
will take a minimum of two weeks to evaluate all applications.
10. Successful applicants will receive email notifications and can check the website.
11. Scholarship
amounts will be provided in the second week of the course or training.
12. In all cases, HNO/HSDC's decision will be final.