The LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Dietetics (Dip Clinical Dietetics) is an advanced qualification designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in clinical dietetics and patient-centred nutritional care. This diploma equips learners with comprehensive knowledge of nutritional science, clinical assessment, therapeutic diets, and evidence-based interventions, enabling them to make informed decisions in healthcare settings and improve patient outcomes.
This qualification is ideal for dietitians, nutritionists, healthcare practitioners, and allied health professionals who wish to expand their professional knowledge, enhance career prospects, and meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Learners will gain the skills to assess complex nutritional needs, design personalised dietary interventions, and apply clinical guidelines across a wide range of medical conditions, including metabolic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal disorders. The programme emphasises integrating scientific research with practical application to support safe, effective, and ethical clinical nutrition practice.
Centres delivering the Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Dietetics are required to maintain the highest standards of education. This includes employing competent and qualified staff, providing access to all essential learning materials and clinical resources, and creating a supportive environment that ensures learner success. Structured teaching, practical applications, and rigorous assessments enable learners to develop the confidence and competence required for advanced clinical dietetic practice.
By completing the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Dietetics, learners not only strengthen their professional knowledge and practical skills but also demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth. This qualification is well-suited for those pursuing leadership roles, specialised practice, consultancy, or advanced career opportunities in clinical dietetics and healthcare sectors.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Dietetics (Dip Clinical Dietetics)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
480
Qualification #
LICQ2201066
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Dietetics (Dip Clinical Dietetics) , applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201066-1 |
Advanced Clinical Nutrition and Dietetic Principles |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201066-2 |
Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring in Clinical Settings |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201066-3 |
Therapeutic Diets and Clinical Management |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201066-4 |
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201066-5 |
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Clinical Dietetics |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201066-6 |
Professional Practice, Ethics, and Leadership in Clinical Dietetics |
20 |
80 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Advanced Clinical Nutrition and Dietetic Principles
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Explain advanced concepts in clinical nutrition and dietetic practice
- Analyse metabolic and physiological processes affecting nutrient requirements
- Apply evidence-based principles to support optimal nutritional care in clinical settings
- Evaluate the impact of nutrition on patient health outcomes across the lifespan
Unit 2: Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring in Clinical Settings
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments using anthropometric, biochemical, dietary, and clinical methods
- Analyse and interpret assessment data to identify deficiencies, imbalances, and risk factors
- Monitor patient progress and adjust nutritional interventions accordingly
- Apply assessment findings to inform personalised clinical nutrition strategies
Unit 3: Therapeutic Diets and Clinical Management
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Design and implement therapeutic diets tailored to specific medical conditions
- Evaluate nutritional strategies for managing gastrointestinal, metabolic, cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine disorders
- Adjust dietary interventions based on patient outcomes and clinical feedback
- Integrate clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice into patient care
Unit 4: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the principles and protocols of enteral and parenteral nutrition support
- Identify indications, contraindications, and potential complications for nutrition support
- Monitor and optimise patient outcomes through appropriate nutrition interventions
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive nutrition support
Unit 5: Research Methods and Evidence-Based Clinical Dietetics
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods in clinical dietetics studies
- Critically appraise research literature for reliability, validity, and clinical relevance
- Interpret research findings to inform evidence-based clinical nutrition strategies
- Implement research-based interventions to enhance patient care and outcomes
Unit 6: Professional Practice, Ethics, and Leadership in Clinical Dietetics
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional and ethical standards in clinical dietetic practice
- Apply leadership, management, and consultancy principles in healthcare settings
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Plan and engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to advance professional practice
The LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Dietetics (Dip Clinical Dietetics) is designed for professionals seeking advanced expertise in clinical nutrition, enhanced career prospects, and expanded professional knowledge. This course is ideal for:
- Dietitians and nutritionists aiming to specialise in clinical dietetics and patient-centred care
- Healthcare practitioners working in hospitals, clinics, or community health settings
- Allied health professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of therapeutic diets and clinical nutrition interventions
- Professionals aspiring to leadership, consultancy, or advisory roles within healthcare and nutrition sectors
- Individuals committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and advancing professional qualifications
- Practitioners who wish to apply evidence-based research to improve patient outcomes and clinical practice
- Professionals seeking to develop advanced skills in nutritional assessment, dietary management, and patient monitoring
This course is suitable for learners who are motivated to develop practical skills, expand professional knowledge, and establish themselves as specialists in clinical dietetics.
To deliver the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Dietetics (Dip Clinical Dietetics) effectively, centres must meet the following requirements to ensure high-quality training and learner success:
- Qualified and Competent Staff: All teaching and assessment staff must hold relevant qualifications in clinical dietetics, nutrition, health sciences, or related healthcare fields, with substantial professional experience. Staff should demonstrate the ability to deliver Level 6 curriculum content and support learners in achieving learning outcomes.
- Comprehensive Learning Resources: Centres must provide learners with access to essential learning materials, including textbooks, clinical guidelines, research journals, online databases, and multimedia resources that support evidence-based clinical dietetics practice.
- Facilities and Equipment: Centres should have classrooms, laboratories, and practical spaces suitable for interactive learning, workshops, and clinical simulations. Access to IT resources, computers, and reliable internet connectivity is essential.
- Assessment and Quality Assurance: Centres must implement robust assessment processes aligned with Level 6 standards, ensuring assessments are fair, valid, and reliable. Quality assurance procedures should monitor teaching effectiveness and learner progress.
- Learner Support: Centres should provide guidance on study skills, access to tutors, and advice on professional development opportunities to support learners throughout the programme.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Centres must encourage CPD for both staff and learners, promoting ongoing skill development and career progression.
- Regulatory Compliance: Centres must adhere to all relevant health, safety, and educational regulations, ensuring a safe, professional, and conducive learning environment.
Meeting these requirements ensures learners receive high-quality education, develop advanced clinical dietetics competencies, and achieve their full potential in professional practice.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
