Live Online Sessions
Distance learning is supported through a dedicated technological platform for lectures and guided cohort study.
Programme highlights
at NDA
12 Months Training
Each speciality programme runs for one year and includes placement in a recognized health institution accredited by NDA.
Hands-on Learning
Case study integration, practical application, and on-job clinical learning are built into the training approach.
KNDI Recognition
NDA is an accredited trainer and CPD provider by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute.
Building capacity for a skilled health workforce
Nutrition and Dietetics Academy is the training arm of the Nutrition Association of Kenya, founded in 1982 and established as an academy in 2017. The academy provides specialization training, research, consultancy, and capacity building with the overall goal of strengthening human resources and institutions.
Since 1982 Built on the legacy of the Nutrition Association of Kenya and aligned to SDG 4 lifelong learning goals.
1,000+ resources Online library support plus a telegram channel with over 9,000 PowerPoint presentations.
Our speciality programmes
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Critical Care Nutrition
Train to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nutrition care for critically ill patients.
Oncology Nutrition
Develop specialist skills for nutritional care of patients with cancer across different age groups and settings.
Pediatric Nutrition
Learn child-focused nutrition and dietetics care with multidisciplinary management and clinical application.
Renal Nutrition
Prepare for nephrology nutrition care, renal replacement therapies, transplantation support, and research-led practice.
Why choose
NDA
NDA combines regional experience, top-level trainers and researchers, strong accountability, and innovative ICT-based delivery to support quality learning outcomes.
KNDI Accredited CPD Provider Recognized training, consultancy, and specialization support
Learning resources and support
Academic resources
for every cohort
Clinical sites
On-job learning is supported through clinical internship sites with critical care services.
Additional services
Nutrition fellowships, enteral and parenteral nutrition training, leadership, and supervisory skills development.
Certificates
Graduates earn specialty certification, with KNDI-aligned recognition and structured progression support.