NS5367 - Advanced Topics in Dietetics Practice
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
This subject will extend students' theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in relation
to advanced decision making in complex situations in dietetics practice. The subject
aims to equip students with the skills and expertise to collaborate with other health
professionals in a range of health settings to establish networks and protocols to
achieve the best nutrition outcomes for patients. A range of topics will be presented
focussing on current trends and innovations at the system level, for example, nutrition
screening; nutrition support protocols; food service management and delivery systems;
referral systems; and stakeholder engagement; and also at the group and individual
client level, including complex presentations across the lifecourse; co-morbidities
and the development of chronic condition prevention and self-management programs.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an advanced depth of knowledge in the systems approach to dietetic practice
and apply this to the development, implementation and evaluation of approaches to
improve practice;
- demonstrate advanced skills to be able to identify gaps in food service and dietetic
service delivery, involve key stakeholders and develop plans for implementation;
- demonstrate advanced skills to independently manage increasingly complex dietetics
issues at the individual client, community and systems level;
- demonstrate an ability to collaborate with other health professionals and specialised
services in quality dietetics practice to optimise nutrition outcomes for individuals,
groups and populations.
Subject Assessment
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Project plan - (50%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (%) - Individual
- Participation > Online participation - (%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative
score of at least 50% inclusive of any penalties applied; achieve satisfactory/pass
for portfolio and online tasks; attend face to face workshop.
Availabilities
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External,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Ms Linda Kilworth. |
Workload expectations: |
- 100 hours - Integrated online and work-based learning activities
- 10 hours online interactive lectures
- 21 hours professional Experience
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.