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Overview

You will extend learning from DTN4DPA to consolidate and progress skills in individual dietetic case management. Translation of the theory of nutrition assessment, diagnosis and management into practice will occur during placement in a clinical setting. You will undertake nutritional assessment of patients/clients with specific diseases and conditions; integrate nutrition … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Allied Health, Human Services & Sport

Subject coordinator

Sarah Hart

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

Yes

Subject instances

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Manual of Dietetic Practice

Prescribed - Book - Griffith Handbook of Nutrition

Recommended - Book - Food Sources of Nutrients: A Ready Reckoner of Macronutrients

Recommended - Book - Medications: Good and Bad Interactions with Foods, Herbs and Nutrients

Prescribed - Book - Nutrition Counselling and Education Skill Development

Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Uni sourced
Entire subject or partial subject:Entire subject
Total hours/days required:

20 days

Location of work based learning:Metro, Regional
Work based learning additional requirements:

Immunisations, Police Checks, Working with Children Checks , travel and accommodation for non-metro placements.

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Reflect critically on knowledge of diseases and conditions and apply to the dietetic case management of individuals.
2.
Integrate nutrition support into the dietetic case management of individuals
3.
Communicate dietary knowledge to clients and peers and broader healthcare team to justify individual dietetic case management
4.
Interpret and communicate scientific nutritional information into practical dietary advice tailored to meet nutrition goals for individual patients/ clients.
5.
Apply dietetics knowledge and skills in a responsible and ethical manner
6.
Reflect critically on own learning and skill development in individual dietetic case management and develop personal learning goals to enhance future performance.

Learning activities

You will undertake a range of learning activities including professional placement. These are collectively designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback about your performance on these activities.