Maternal Nutrition Course - Advanced (American University of Madaba)
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Course Requirements
This course is designed for nutrition students, dietitians, and professionals in medicine, pharmacy, or nursing who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in maternal and prenatal nutrition using science-based and practical approaches.
Course Description
Course Schedule:
Online Course Schedule: Available anytime upon registration, You can register and access the course immediately at any time you prefer
Accreditation and
Attendance:
- Official Certificate: Issued by the American University of
Madaba – Jordan
- CPD Accreditation: Approved by the High Health Council –
Jordan
- In-Person Attendance:
- 4 CPD hours for: Nutritionists, Pharmacists, Registered Nurses, Practical Nurses
- 2 CPD hours for: Medical Laboratory Technicians and other allied health professions
- Online Attendance:
- 2 CPD hours for: Nutritionists, Pharmacists, Registered Nurses, Practical Nurses
- 1 CPD hour for: Medical Laboratory Technicians and other allied health professions
- Attendance Requirement: To earn the full 4 CPD hours, attendance
on both in-person training days is required. Participant names will be
recorded.
Course Fees:
- In-Person: 109 JD (154 USD)
- Online: 97 JD (137 USD)
Course Overview:
This advanced training
provides healthcare and nutrition professionals with the expertise to design
and manage individualized dietary plans that meet the evolving nutritional
needs of pregnant women. The course emphasizes evidence-based strategies to support
both maternal and fetal health throughout all pregnancy stages.
Course Modules:
- Vitamins, Minerals & Essential
Nutrients During Pregnancy
- Calculating Daily Caloric Needs for
Pregnant Women
- Safe and Unsafe Foods During Pregnancy
- Managing Healthy Weight Gain &
Breastfeeding Nutrition
- Practical Applications: Meal Planning and
Counseling for Pregnant Women
- Managing Gestational Diabetes and Common
Pregnancy-Related Conditions
Course Outcomes
What You Will
Learn:
- Specialized Knowledge: Gain a deep understanding of nutritional
requirements for pregnant women, including essential vitamins, minerals,
and nutrients.
- Practical Skills: Learn to calculate caloric needs, build
balanced meal plans, and provide tailored dietary advice.
- Clinical Application: Apply theory to practice in weight
management, restricted diets, and nutrition during breastfeeding.
- Managing Health Conditions: Develop evidence-based strategies to
address gestational diabetes and other maternal complications.
- Professional Development: Strengthen your expertise and credibility
in delivering advanced nutritional care for pregnant women, contributing
to improved health outcomes.
What’s Included:
Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
Additional
Benefits:
- Access to Lecture Recordings for all participants (in-person and
online)
- Official Certificate awarded by the American University of
Madaba upon completion
Secure Your Spot:
Register today and
elevate your professional capacity in prenatal nutrition through this
comprehensive, accredited training designed to support both mother and baby.
Course Details
Date:
Time:
Note:
Type of course: N/A
Course Curriculum
1
Physiology & body changes during pregnancy
46 Min
2
Weight gain during pregnancy
15 Min
3
Nutritional requirements during pregnancy- Macronutrients
29 Min
4
Nutritional requirements during pregnancy- Micronutrients
26 Min
1
Food Safety Risks for pregnant women
29 Min
2
Exercise during pregnancy
22 Min
3
Energy calculation for pregnant women
53 Min
1
Diet planning for pregnant women part 1
18 Min
2
Diet planning for pregnant women part 2
12 Min
1
Handling morning sickness, food aversions and gastric reflux
21 Min
2
Handling gastric reflux
10 Min
1
Gestational diabetes
23 Min
2
Preeclampsia
22 Min
1
Maternal course Quiz
[Quiz]
30 Min
1. Pregnancy Minerals and Vitamins Handbook
2. Booklet of equations and calculations for pregnant diets
3. Physiological changes during pregnancy
4. Pregnancy Complications Handbook
5. pregnancy calculation sheet
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
Some common question & answer
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, dietitians, as well as those working in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, or nursing. - 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 receive various examples of diets for pregnant women.
Despite the availability of information in nutrition books, all courses are meticulously prepared with extensive scientific references and practical experience spanning over 18 years in diet planning for various medical conditions and pregnancy.
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 free booklets contain a comprehensive and essential collection of information relevant to planning diets for pregnant women. They are highly valuable as a crucial summary of fundamental course information, which you will need to refer back to each time you plan diets for pregnant women
Some basic information will be provided in English, but the explanations and main content 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: 14
- Students: 14
- Skill Level: Advance
Course price
