ADVANCED MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY

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Overview

This subject extends your learning from DTN5002 to consolidate and progress knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and the nutrition care process. You will learn about the management of a range of diseases and conditions and be introduced to advanced practice skills related to collaborative decision making, shared responsibility and shared vision within and across teams. Further, you will explore the incorporation of technologies, such as telehealth, into the nutrition care process. You will advance skills related to the nutrition care process by simulating nutrition monitoring and evaluation. This subject is taught at the city campus as a number of lectures will be delivered by clinical dietetics experts who work in large tertiary hospitals across metropolitan Melbourne. You will undertake two full day observational placements at a metropolitan Melbourne Hospital.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Kate Furness

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

Yes

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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:Partial subject

Total hours/days required:

2 days

Location of work based learning:Metro, Regional

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Perform nutrition assessments, demonstrating problem-solving, clinical reasoning and tailored approaches for individuals.

Critically evaluate the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of interprofessional team members and employ collaborative practice to create nutrition plans that meet the shared vision of healthcare teams

Synthesise information to develop advanced care plans, discharge plans and referrals to other services where appropriate, in accordance with jurisdictional legislation, policy or standards

Systematically implement, evaluate and adapt nutrition care plans, programs and services in accordance with legislation, policy or standards.

Critically reflect on complex diet – disease relationships and demonstrate an understanding of this in professional practice.

Critically evaluate and explore a variety of tools and technologies to support the nutrition care process.

Learning activities

You will undertake a range of learning activities including lectures, tutorials (that include simulations), readings and assessments. You will have 2 days of observational 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 (formal and informal) about your performance in these activities.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HM009, HM016

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