Phenylketonuria; Everything you need to get started with confidence

4 hours
5 modules

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Build your knowledge step by step

This course contains 5 modules. We recommend that you complete them in order but you’re free to learn in a way that suits you.

Watch each module to the end, to complete

There are interactive knowledge checks in each module to reinforce your learning but the results are not formally recorded.

Completion certificates are available

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Completing all 5 modules will unlock a certificate for the entire course.

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Course modules

Module 1
Introduction to PKU

Start your journey. Build a strong foundation in PKU — presented in a clear, engaging way:

  • What is PKU?
  • How is it diagnosed?
  • What happens if PKU is untreated?
  • How common is it?
  • Understanding the severity spectrum
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Module 2
Management of PKU

The foundations of care. Explore the key principles that underpin effective PKU management:

  • The four pillars of dietary management
  • Why protein substitutes are essential
  • Overview of pharmaceutical options
  • Supporting individuals living with PKU
55 minutes
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Module 3
Diet for life and healthy eating in PKU

Looking beyond phenylalanine. PKU management is lifelong — and about more than just Phe levels:

  • What does “diet for life” really mean?
  • Managing weight and overall health
  • Key nutrients of concern in PKU
35 minutes
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Module 4
The use of GMP in the dietary management of PKU

From science to practice. Discover how GMP has evolved into a key option in dietary management:

  • What is GMP and where does it come from?
  • How is GMP used in protein substitutes?
  • What are the potential benefits of GMP?
  • How to transition patients to a GMP-based protein substitute.
55 minutes
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Module 5
Maternal PKU (mPKU)

Supporting the next generation. The course concludes with mPKU – women with PKU having babies of their own. Healthy babies are the expectation these days but mums-to-be need a lot of support. Watch now to learn more;

  • What is maternal PKU?
  • Risks of poor metabolic control
  • The stages of management before, during, and after pregnancy
  • The “fourth trimester” – supporting women post-delivery
55 minutes
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