Course Overview
The Diploma in Medical Catering is an advanced training program that prepares students for professional roles in hospital and healthcare food service management. This comprehensive course focuses on the intersection of nutrition, food safety, and healthcare service delivery—equipping learners with both the culinary and clinical competencies needed to support patient recovery through specialized diets.
Students will explore modules in therapeutic nutrition, hospital kitchen operations, hygiene and sanitation, food production systems, menu development, and dietary counseling. The program also emphasizes patient-centered service, cultural dietary considerations, and the management of food allergies and intolerances.
Practical training is a core component, enabling students to gain real-world experience in hospital kitchens and care facilities. Leadership and supervisory skills are also developed to prepare graduates for roles in medical catering management, dietetics support, and healthcare hospitality services.
Ideal for those seeking a rewarding career in healthcare catering, this diploma opens opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, wellness centers, and rehabilitation clinics.
This course is 2 years (6 terms)
Grade C-
the course has 3 Knec examination modules .
