Curriculum and educational approach
The Nurishwell curriculum is designed as a modular, blended learning programme, combining online education with practical, hands-on experience. It focuses on the development of both professional and transversal skills needed in oncology nutrition.
Key curriculum areas include:
- Foundations of nutrition in cancer care, covering basic cancer biology, treatment modalities, and changing nutritional needs across different phases of treatment
- Managing treatment-related side effects through nutrition, with a focus on appetite loss, nausea, altered taste, and digestion challenges
- Culinary techniques for cancer patients, including preparation of nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest meals and texture-modified diets
- Personalised and culturally adapted nutrition, supporting individual preferences, medical requirements, and cultural contexts
- Sustainable and responsible nutrition practices, such as plant-based approaches and food-waste reduction