Barbados 3. Renal Nutrition

Barbados
Barbados
Nutrition Education for Disease Prevention (NA4NS)
Fields of Study Health & Medical Sciences
Language English
Start Date May 11, 2026
Duration 4 weeks
Hours per Week 32+ hours
Program Fee ⓘ Covers placement, support, admin fees, transportation, meals, and housing. $3,750
Application Deadline April 11, 2026 Open
Skills You Will Learn
  • Nutrition assessment and management for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Development of renal-specific meal plans and dietary interventions
  • Interpretation of laboratory values related to renal nutrition
  • Clinical nutrition counseling and patient education
  • Professional collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Description

  1. Internship Title 

Renal Nutrition Internship

  1. Location

Country: Barbados

Institution name: Nutrition Education for Disease Prevention (NA4NS)

  1. Fields of Study 

Health and Medical Sciences

  1. Language:
  • English
  1. Start Date:

February 2, 2026

  1. Duration

4 weeks

Hours per week: 32+ hours

Program fee: $3,750 USD

Skills You Will Learn 

  • Nutrition assessment and management for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Development of renal-specific meal plans and dietary interventions
  • Interpretation of laboratory values related to renal nutrition
  • Clinical nutrition counseling and patient education
  • Professional collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Description 

This internship is designed to develop knowledge and clinical skills related to the nutritional management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Interns will gain hands-on experience working with renal dietitians and healthcare professionals, supporting patient assessment, education, and diet planning in clinical and community settings.

Tasks 

  • Attend lectures provided by healthcare professionals and teaching staff
  • Observe renal dietitians, nurses, and healthcare providers in clinical settings
  • Conduct nutrition screenings and assist in developing nutrition plans of care
  • Create educational materials and provide nutrition education to CKD patients
  • Design renal-appropriate meal plans for patients across CKD stages 1–5

Supervision and Mentoring

Interns will be supervised by Dr. Anika Avery Grant, RDN, DCN, CSR, Program Director, along with professional healthcare staff including registered dietitians and nurses. Supervision includes clinical mentoring, feedback, and professional development support.

Housing and Meals

  • Housing: Residential housing, shared rooms
  • Meals: 3 per day
  1. Notes or Special Conditions

Vaccinations are required. Interns must wear lab coats and/or scrubs in clinical and patient-care areas and bring their own laptop. For additional requirements, students should contact nutritionabroad@na4ns.com.

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Nutrition Education for Disease Prevention (NA4NS)
Contact: nutritionabroad@na4ns.com