Diploma in Dietetics, Health & Nutrition
DDHN More than 7500 nutrition students have successfully started their professional careers post VLCC Institute qualification
Course Introduction Diploma in Dietetics , Health & Nutrition (DDHN ) is an 8 module classroom programme spread over 480 hrs (2hours/day Mon – Fri OR 10 hours/week), comprising Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Anatomy, Physiology, Community Nutrition, Alternative Therapies, Therapeutic Nutrition
Programme Eligibility 10+2 passout (preferably Science background)
Module Breakup
Course Highlights
Career options
Past Internships & Placements *Average Start Salary 15,000/- p.m.
Students Testimonials
Upkar Kaur Delhi Graduation in Arts DDHN , VLCC Institute
“ I have completed my course from Pitampura Institute in Feb,2015. I was earlier occupied with my family .After the completion of this course, I did my internship in VLCC centre Rajouri garden . After the internship I got placement in “GLAXOSMITHKLINE”(HORLICKS) .My designation is as a Dietician & earning around 18,000 per month as a starting salary. When I came to VLCC institute, I was not only scared but a little unsure of what will I do in my life. Before this course, I was not working and was occupied in my family with no future plan. Today after completion of my DDHN course, I am working with GlaxoSmithKline & I was selected on the basis of my knowledge as well as my personality which was groomed due to 14kgs weight loss achievement only on the basis of my learning during the course. Thank you VLCC and my faculty for helping me realize my potential and inculcating belief that I can do it. Now, I am more confident and have a new vision to see life”
Divya Chadha Delhi Graduation in Fashion Designing DDHN, VLCC Institute
“ I have completed my course from VLCC Institute Pitampura in Feb 2015 . Earlier, I was organizing Garment exhibitions in Five Star hotels but I managed to switch my interest to Health Industry where nutrition plays an important role. So, currently I’m doing free lancing & earning 30,000 per month as Nutrition Counselor. I’m working with Gurman child care, Tilak Nagar. I have got my clients in Gurgaon, Sushant lok, Patparganj- IP Extention as well as I ‘m running my clinic in Paschim Vihar. My quest for knowledge on nutrition & health drove me to join VLCC’s DDHN course . It gave me details on how to bring good health through nutrition , how to make people loose weight & also to treat them to cure various medical ailments. I like Anatomy & Physiology as it helps me how to relate body weight with good nutrition in a balanced way. Now I’m practicing as a diet counselor & enjoying my success thoroughly. Thanks to VLCC Institute for shaping my life”
Vinti Jain Delhi B.Sc Microbiology, Nagpur University DDHN, VLCC Institute
“ I ‘m Pursuing DDHN course from VLCC Institute, Pitampura . Earlier, I was a housewife but now I’m interested in working . Since I am from Nagpur I also wanted to do this course but due to lack of options there ,this was an unfulfilled wish. With time, I got married and migrated to Delhi. I joined VLCC Institute as it had no age bar & the class hours suited to me. Today, being a housewife, I have been able to improve my family's nutrition & well being. My kids are now aware of good food & value of nutrition. I feel more confident after pursuing this course ”
Queries ?
FAQ’S Q.1 : What is the title of the course • Diploma in Dietetics Health & Nutrition Q .2: Why this course? • It gives the complete applicable knowledge on nutrition and its relation to physiology and health & curative, healing through foods.
FAQ’s Q .3: What are the highlights of the course? •
-Extensive emphasis on practical aspects of diet planning in normal & therapeutic conditions - Special emphasis on weight management -Use of Alternative Therapies in holistic health management -Provides hands on practical training in managing a range of clinical and therapeutic ailments through diet therapy. -Specializes students to work in diverse areas like supporting researches in dietary intake and metabolism, public health nutrition, functional foods, body composition, hunger and satiety etc. -This course helps to integrate teaching and practice to benefit population health and food service management.
FAQ’S Q.4.What is Duration of the course (No. of Hours)? • 480 hours + 3months Internship (mandatory) Q.5.What is Class duration per session? • 2 hours /day(Mon – Fri) or 10 hours/week Q.6.How much is Practical v/s theory? • 56 v/s 393
FAQ’S Q.7.What will be the delivery mechanism for the course? • Classroom teaching, Power Point Presentations, Seminars and Demo of various practical methods of assessing nutritional status and slimming therapies Q.8.Differentiators of this course? • The course offers practical training as INTERNSHIP placements at VLCC centers, hospitals or community health sector. • Inclusion of Ayurveda in the DDHN course enables the student to relate diet therapy with the Kapha, Pitta and Vata body type. • The course includes relating health, diet and acupressure for holistic health. • VLCC Education has a placement cell to support placement. • The course content is the best in the Industry.
FAQ’S Faculty Q.1.Who will provide the training? • Nutrition Faculty
Q.2.Qualification for the Faculty to deliver the course? • Post Graduate in Foods & Nutrition + teaching/ training experience in the same field
FAQ’S Customer/student Q.1.Who is the customer of the course? • Undergraduate students, house wives, doctors, physio therapist, working professionals with science backgrounds Q.2.What is the minimum qualification and of which stream required for the course? • 10+2 with science Q.3.Is the course gender specific and is there any age criteria? • NO. There is no age limit. Q.4.If the student is VLCC Institute Alumni, can he/she do the course? Even if he/she does not fulfil the qualification criteria. • NO
FAQ’S Q.5.What further qualification a student can undertake after course completion? • Students can do Certificate course in Child care Nutrition, Sports and Fitness Nutrition & Clinical Nutrition or Certificate Course in Weight management & Slimming Therapies. All these courses are conducted at VLCC Institutes. If graduates they can do their M.Sc from any University. Q.6. Will I get books in this course? • Yes
FAQ’S Q.7. How many exams will be taken during this course? • Four exams for each module after semester 1 and 4 exams for each module after semester 2
FAQ’S Certificate Q.1.Will certification be provided for the program? • Yes Q.2.Is there any International certificate/affiliation available for this course? • Yes, VLCC gives an International Accreditation as IAO logo on the certificate .
FAQ’S Assessment Q.1.What is the assessment mechanism of the course? • Students are assessed on the basis of class tests conducted intermittently and, • Final assessments on basis of 4 theory + 3 practical exams after completion of Semester 1 and 4 theory + 2 practical exam after completion of Semester 2
FAQ’S After Course: Q.1.What is the Career Progression after the course? • Hospitals : They can work with hospitals, government’s health department, schools, colleges, factories and office cafeterias for planning nutritional regimen. • Sports and Health Clubs: They can also work for sports hostels and athletes camps, health and recreation clubs, canteen and nursing care facilities, catering department of star hotels and restaurants.
FAQ’S • Teaching, Research and Development: Research and development involves conducting research on various food items to ensure their quality as well as studying the effects of various types of diet on the body chemistry in labs. • Mass Media : To disseminate vital information on healthy living. • Gyms, Slimming Centers: as a consultant to diverse clients. • Private Consultant/ Practitioner: Experienced dietitians may become assistant, associate, or director of a dietetic department, or become self-employed
FAQ’s Q.2.What placement assistance we will be providing the student? • We support placements through our Placement Cell. The student can email the CV at placement.institute@vlccwellness.com
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