Certified Work Place Nutrition
Program Overview
- Course type : Certification
- Duration: 2 Months
- Modules: 5 Courses
- Last date of admission: 25th July 2024
- Commencement of classes: 1st August 2024
Eligibility Criteria:
Admission is offered to applicants who have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree (14th Year Education) in following fields from HEC recognized educational institute:
- Medical Sciences/Nutritional Sciences,
- Natural Sciences,
- Food and Home Sciences,
- Public Health
- Sport sciences
Fee Structure:
- Course: Certificate Course in Workplace Nutrition
- Admission Fee: 5000 PKR
- Course Fee: 40,000 PKR
- Total: 42,000 PKR
Assessment:
The participant’s study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the course by giving assignments, quizzes, and final term exams. The final term exams count for 80% of the total marks for a course.
Introduction:
In this era of fast-paced and demanding work environments, maintaining good health and well-being is of utmost importance. One crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is nutrition. Workplace nutrition refers to the practice of promoting a healthy and balanced diet among employees in the workplace. It focuses on encouraging and providing access to nutritious food options and creating an environment that supports healthy eating habits. Workplace nutrition programs and initiatives aim to improve employee health, well-being, and productivity by addressing dietary needs and promoting healthier food choices that ultimately benefit the organization. It’s important to note that workplace nutrition should be approached in a balanced and inclusive manner, considering individual dietary needs, cultural preferences, and promoting a non-judgmental approach towards food choices.
Learning Outcome:
After completing Certificate Course, the following attributes will have been fulfilled:
- Employees will be able to understand the importance of balanced diets, portion control, and incorporation of healthier food choices in their menu.
- Importance of reducing salt and sugar intake in diet.
- Employees will correlate the role of diet and how dietary choices can mitigate the health risks.
- Employees can become advocates for workplace wellness, encouraging healthy eating practices among colleagues and creating a positive workplace culture.
- Able to relate the connection between nutrition and stress and how to manage it.
- Learn proper techniques for handling, storage, and preparing food to prevent cross contamination and ensure safe consumption.
Scope:
It is important for organizations to tailor workplace nutrition modules and training to the specific needs and goals of their employees. By focusing on these aims, employers can contribute to healthier, more productive, and engaged teams.
Learning Model:
This certificate course uses up-to-date training techniques and a variety of training methods, to give all participants the best opportunities for learning, including: Lectures, Tutorials, Class Sessions, Group Discussions, Interactive Workshops, scientific readings, Simulations Exercises, Case Studies, Individual Assignments, Templates and Tools, and practicals delivered in course-specific facilities and laboratories, and on placement with local Hospital Settings, gyms and practitioners.
Modules:
| Modules | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Policy session with higher authority | 6 hours |
| Module 2 | Guidance session with employees | 6 hours |
| Module 3 | Seminar / awareness session with females | 6 hours |
| Module 4 | Workshop with kitchen employees | 6 hours |
| Module 5 | Screening camp | 1 day |
Note: In order to avail our Scholarship and Installment program please contact administration with your query at trainings@gsspak.com