Introducing an experimental class for students aiming to become registered dietitians! "Anatomy and Physiology Experiment II"

As November draws to a close, classes are coming to an end. This time, we will introduce "Anatomy and Physiology Experiment II," which is being undertaken by third-year students Faculty of Health and Nutrition.

Building on the foundations of previous lectures and the "Anatomy and Physiology Experiment I" learned in their second year, students are expanding their learning by experiencing practical training on topics that are useful in daily life and in medical settings in order to gain a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the human body.

In the classes, students will acquire knowledge and skills that they can use in the workplace as registered dietitians, such as measuring hemoglobin (a protein that carries oxygen in the blood), which is an indicator of anemia, measuring body composition (the percentage of muscle and fat) using the Inbody body composition analyzer, and swallowing training to ensure food is swallowed safely.

Furthermore, the practical training using simulators allows students to learn "physical assessment" (the technique of observing the physical condition and evaluating health status), and allows them to see, hear, and touch the conditions of illnesses that are difficult to visualize from textbooks alone, which is another major attraction of this class.

Students will also learn to examine case studies (symptoms of illness or injury) used in the medical field. They will understand the condition of the disease by reading and interpreting case studies written in English and translating them into Japanese. Through group presentations, students will also develop the ability to communicate, which is essential for nutritional guidance and team medical care.

In January, students will begin their off-campus clinical training (on-site training) at hospitals, and will also begin full-scale study for the national registered dietitian examination. We hope that what you learn at Faculty of Health and Nutrition will be an important step towards supporting people's health in the future in the fields of medicine and food.

(Source: Laboratory of Food and Nutrition)