BDA courses on the management of coeliac disease

Do you want to develop your knowledge and skills on coeliac disease?

Coeliac UK has developed a post-registration course for dietitians providing an overview of the management of coeliac disease and the gluten-free diet that is accredited by the British Dietetic Association.  A number of successful courses were held in 2010 and at the start of this year and there are now further dates available. 

The next courses are;

• 18th November, Derby


• 9th January, Manchester

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to;

• Have knowledge of the symptoms of coeliac disease and understand the process for diagnosis and dietary implications.


• Provide guidance on the dietetic management of coeliac disease and associated disorders.


• Understand and be able to refer to current national and international guidelines and standards.


• Have an understanding of the relevant laws that enable coeliac patients to select food on a glutenA protein that is found in the cereals wheat, barley and rye. -free diet and understand how to interpret food labels.


• Give practical information on gluten-free living and education resources that are available.


• Provide an insight into the extended role of the dietitian in coeliac disease management and running dietetic led coeliac clinics.

Further information on the course can be found on the BDA websites.