Education courses for Health Professionals
To date, King's College London has trained over 1,700 dietitians from across the world on the latest evidence and dietetic practice in the low FODMAP diet.
All King's courses are based on the research evidence and delivered by world-leading experts in dietetic and medical management of IBS, IBD and other gut disorders, including:
- Prof Kevin Whelan PhD RD FBDA
Professor of Dietetics at King’s College London.
- Dr Peter Irving MD MRCP
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
- Prof Miranda Lomer MBE PhD RD
Senior Consultant Dietitian at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Professor of Dietetics in Gastroenterology at King’s College London.
Advanced Dietary Management and the Low FODMAP Diet in IBS (2024)
Online (recorded lectures)
Course dates:
The course runs twice a year, in autumn and spring.
Spring 2024: applications are now closed.
Autumn 2024: dates to be released in March 2024.
For more information and to apply please click here.
Course duration: 38 hours to be completed within 19 weeks
Please note that you must complete the application form to secure your place on this course. We do not book places via purchase order numbers emailed to us.
If your place of work e.g. NHS Trust or other hospital is paying for your place on the course, please make sure you have a purchase order number ready before starting the application form. Without a purchase order number your application will be rejected. However, if you are self-funded and pay by credit card you do not need a purchase order number.
Also, please make sure you provide all details in full, including your home address: any inaccuracies or missing information will delay the processing of your application.
Introduction to Dietary Management and the Low FODMAP Diet in IBS (2023/2024)
Online (recorded lectures)
Course dates: start anytime and complete in your own time (the course closes on 31 July 2024).
Course duration: equivalent to one day: 8 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours
For more information and to apply please click here.
Please note that you must complete the application form to secure your place on this course. We do not book places via purchase order numbers emailed to us.
If your place of work e.g. NHS Trust or other hospital is paying for your place on the course, please make sure you have a purchase order number ready before starting the application form. Without a purchase order number your application will be rejected. However, if you are self-funded and pay by credit card you do not need a purchase order number.
Also, please make sure you provide all details in full, including your home address: any inaccuracies or missing information will delay the processing of your application.
The Low FODMAP Diet - Update course (2023/2024)
Online (recorded lectures)
Course dates: start anytime and complete in your own time (the course closes on 31 July 2024).
Course duration: equivalent to one day: 8 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours
For more information and to apply please click here.
Please note that you must complete the application form to secure your place on this course. We do not book places via purchase order numbers emailed to us.
If your place of work e.g. NHS Trust or other hospital is paying for your place on the course, please make sure you have a purchase order number ready before starting the application form. Without a purchase order number your application will be rejected. However, if you are self-funded and pay by credit card you do not need a purchase order number.
Also, please make sure you provide all details in full, including your home address: any inaccuracies or missing information will delay the processing of your application.
An Update on Dietary Management and Integrated Care for IBS
In-person (London)
Course date: 16 April 2024
Course duration: 8 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) hours
For more information and to apply please click here.
Please note that you must complete the application form to secure your place on this course. We do not book places via purchase order numbers emailed to us.
If your place of work e.g. NHS Trust or other hospital is paying for your place on the course, please make sure you have a purchase order number ready before starting the application form. Without a purchase order number your application will be rejected. However, if you are self-funded and pay by credit card you do not need a purchase order number.
Also, please make sure you provide all details in full, including your home address: any inaccuracies or missing information will delay the processing of your application.
All application forms should be completed by the dietitian herself/himself.
Login details are emailed about a week after we receive the application form (a week before the course starts for the Advanced course).
For a summary of each course's learning outcomes and benefits, please read the PDF document below.
If you are not sure which course is suitable for you, please read the PDF document below.
If you have any questions please email: fodmaps@kcl.ac.uk