FOP & TAS – Metabolic

Foundation of Practice (FOP)

• [FMetM1] Know about fluid, acid-base and electrolyte disturbances and their management
• [FMetM2] Know the common clinical presentations of metabolic disease
• [FMetM3] Know about the metabolic bone disease and its management  
• [FMetM4] Know about the screening procedures for inherited metabolic conditions

Theory and Science (TAS)

• [TMetM1] Understand the biochemistry and metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrate including urea cycle, Krebs cycle, fatty acid cycle
• [TMetM2] Know the genetic and environmental factors in the etiology of metabolic disorders
• [TMetM3] Understand the pathophysiology of metabolic disorders.g. electrolyte and acid-base disturbance, hyperammonaemia, hypoglycemia
• [TMetM4] Understand the scientific basis of investigations that are used in the diagnosis of metabolic disorders
• [TMetM5] Understand the physiology and pathophysiology of bone metabolism
• [TMetM6] Understand the scientific principles underlying screening for metabolic disease
• [TMetM7] Understand the principles of dietary, vitamin and pharmacological treatment of metabolic diseases