Nutrition for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Course - Advanced (American University of Madaba)
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Course Requirements
Students, dietitians, as well as those working in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, or nursing
Course Description
📢 Attention Nutrition Professionals! 📢
🔹 Nutrition for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Course is now also available in-person! 🎉
📅 Day 1: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
📅 Day 2: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
📍 Location: will be determined later
💡 Course Details:
✅ Accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours
✅ In-Person Training: 3 CPD hours for dietitians and 2 CPD hours for specialists in other medical fields
✅ Online Option: 2 CPD hours for dietitians and 1 CPD hours for specialists in other medical fields
✅ To obtain the full 4 CPD hours, attendance on both days is mandatory. Names will be recorded for in-person participants.
✨ Additional Benefits:
🎓 Certified by the American University in Madaba
⏳ Earn accredited CPD hours
📹 Lecture recordings available for both in-person and online participants for future review
🎯 This course is designed to help you master diet planning for IBS patients with scientific and practical strategies to enhance your expertise.
📩 Reserve your spot now and take your nutrition skills to the next level! 🚀✨
💰 Course Price:
🧑🏫 In-Person: 109 JD - (154 USD)
💻 Online: 97 JD - (137 USD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that requires long-term management. It is a common disorder that affects the large and small intestines and affects about 15% of adults. Irritable bowel syndrome has a negative and annoying effect on the person suffering from it, as it reduces his quality of life and affects his general mood. What are the latest protocols for following up with patients with IBS? How can you plan a therapeutic diet for each case? What are the results of recent studies on beneficial bacteria and supplements that alleviate symptoms? And many other valuable information and practical applications that you have not previously studied in academic courses. This course is prepared and presented by Dr. Ruba Musharbash and is certified by the American University of Madaba
- Course Modules:
- Definition of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Nutrition and Food Pyramid for IBS Patients
- Planning the Low FODMAP Diet and How to Follow It
- The Concept of “SIBO” and Its Relationship to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- The Role of Probiotics in Controlling Symptoms
- The Effect of Lifestyle and Exercise
- Medications and Treatments Related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- How to Follow Up on Patients and Nutritional Guidelines Used in the Clinic
Course Outcomes
Upon completing the course, students will gain valuable insights and skills that will enhance their practice:
- Enhanced Knowledge and Skills: Comprehensive Understanding: Gain in-depth knowledge of IBS, including its causes, symptoms, and how it affects the digestive system. Dietary Management: Learn evidence-based dietary strategies to manage and alleviate IBS symptoms effectively.
- Professional Development: Keep up with the latest research and developments in the field of gastroenterology and nutrition. Earn credits that contribute to maintaining your dietitian certification and professional growth.
- Practical Application: Develop skills to create personalized nutrition plans that address the unique needs of IBS patients. Learn practical techniques for helping patients manage symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.
- Client Outcomes: Enhance your ability to help patients improve their quality of life through effective dietary changes. Provide patients with sustainable strategies for long-term symptom relief and overall digestive health.
- Flexibility and Convenience: Recorded Sessions: Benefit from the convenience of recorded sessions, allowing you to learn at your own pace and revisit the material as needed.
You will get five free booklets when you join the course worth ($350) for free
The first booklet
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Definition Booklet and Diets
The booklet contains important guidelines for planning diets for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome in addition to examples of different diets from inside the clinic
Booklet 2
Guide to the FODMAP diet and how to implement it low FODMAP diet
The booklet contains a comprehensive guide to the FODMAP diet and a list of allowed and prohibited foods
$85 (Free)
Booklet 3
Probiotics and their types used to treat irritable bowel syndrome
The booklet contains the latest studies and recommendations regarding probiotics and how to include them in the treatment plan for patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
$65 (Free)
Booklet 4
Medications, Supplements, and Exercise for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Includes lifestyle modifications such as exercise, smoking cessation, and stress reduction in controlling symptoms. In addition to medications and supplements used
Booklet 5
Awareness leaflet for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
The booklet contains an example of an awareness leaflet that a nutritionist can provide to patients with the diet for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
$60 (free)
Course Details
Date:
Time:
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Type of course: N/A
Course Curriculum
1
Pathophysiology: Definition and Etiology
37 Min
2
Pathophysiology: Symptoms and Triggers
10 Min
3
Pathophysiology: Diagnosis
17 Min
1
Medical Nutrition Therapy: Dietary Guidelines
46 Min
2
Medical Nutrition Therapy: low FODMAP diet
27 Min
3
Medical Nutrition Therapy: Dietary Fibers
23 Min
4
Medical Nutrition Therapy: Food List
10 Min
5
Medical Nutrition Therapy: Diet plan samples
13 Min
1
Role of probiotics in treating IBS: Gut Microbiota
24 Min
2
Role of probiotics in treating IBS: probiotics and effect on IBS
34 Min
3
Role of probiotics in treating IBS: Prebiotics
16 Min
4
Role of probiotics in treating IBS: SIBO
17 Min
1
Medication and Supplements: Drug treatment for IBS
14 Min
2
Medication and Supplements: Dietary Supplements for IBS
9 Min
1
Lifestyle changes and IBS
13 Min
2
Exercise and IBS
7 Min
1
IBS course Quiz
[Quiz]
30 Min
1. Awareness leaflet for patients with irritable bowel syndrome English version
2. Awareness leaflet for patients with irritable bowel syndrome Arabic Version
3. Probiotics Handbook
4. Medications, supplements and sports for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
5. low FODMAP diet booklet
6. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet Booklet
Instructor
Dr. Ruba Mashrabash holds a PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics with a thesis on food addiction (from the University of Jordan), a Master's degree in Nutrition and Food Processing (University of Jordan), and a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Processing (Jordan University of Science and Technology). She has over 18 years of experience in dietary planning for all health conditions, is the director of the Ruba Mashrabash Center for Nutritional Consulting, and the founder of Ruba Diet, a website focused on nutrition and health. Since 2011, she has been presenting a weekly nutrition segment on Roya TV and has appeared on various other television stations. She is involved in scientific research specializing in food addiction, is an author of children's food stories, and has 10 years of experience teaching nutrition and food preparation for IG students and course credential teachers.
Instructors
No assistant instructors available.
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FAQ’S
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The course is available in two formats:
✅ Online: You can register at any time and get instant access to pre-recorded video sessions you can watch at your own pace.
✅ In-person: Offered at specific announced dates.
💡 You can also choose to attend live online during the in-person sessions if you can’t attend physically.
The course duration is 6 hours
Students and dietitians in addition to those working in the field of medicine, pharmacy or nursing and those who deal directly with patients with irritable bowel syndrome in the medical field - Any person who does not practice a profession in the medical sector will only be granted a certificate of attendance, not a certificate from the American University or professional development hours
Yes, you will get examples of different diets for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Although the information is in nutrition books, all the courses that are prepared include information from a very large number of books and scientific papers in addition to practical experience that exceeds 18 years in the field of diet planning for all medical conditions, including patients with irritable bowel syndrome
All the free booklets are available on the learning platform through your account.
📁 Once you log in, you can access and download them anytime from the Curriculum section of the course.
The booklets are a large and important collection of information that is of interest to those planning diets for patients with irritable bowel syndrome and are of great value as they are an important summary of basic information in the course and you will need to refer to them every time you plan diets for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Some basic information will be provided in English, but the explanation will be in Arabic
Yes! The course is now officially accredited for CPD hours by the American University in Madaba.
🔹 In-person attendance: Earn 4 CPD hours.
🔹 Online attendance: Earn 2 CPD hours.
- Durations: 6
- Lessons: 17
- Students: 5
- Skill Level: Advance
Course price
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