dtn3dps dietetic practice skills
DIETETIC PRACTICE SKILLS
DTN3DPS
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject addresses the knowledge and skills that form the foundation for competent practice in dietetics. In this subject students are introduced to the Nutrition Care Process (also called the dietetic care process) and will begin to develop skills in nutrition assessment and nutrition diagnosis. The theory and practice of the key components of nutrition assessment will be covered, including anthropometry and body composition, dietary assessment and clinical and biochemical assessment. A range of tools and systems for nutrition assessment will be explored. Through case-based learning, students will apply and integrate their knowledge and skills to begin formulating nutrition diagnoses and setting goals aimed at addressing nutrition problems in health and disease. This subject provides key learning and skill development for individual dietetic case management (clinical dietetic practice) and progression to DTN4DPA (Dietetic Practice Theory and Case Management A) the following semester.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatherine Jukic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites If the student is admitted in HMDP - Master of Dietetic Practice then no rule applies. If the student is admitted in HZHSDP or HZNDP - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Dietetic Practice, or Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice then must pass 240 credit points.
Co-requisites DTN3LSP
Incompatible subjects DTN4DPS
Equivalent subjects DTN4DPS
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Griffith University handbook of clinical nutrition and dietetics | Prescribed | Stewart, R 5th ed, 2015 | GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY |
| Readings | Nutrition Counselling and Education Skill Development | Recommended | Bauer, K.D., Liou, D ., 2016 3rd ed | CENGAGE LEARNING |
| Readings | Principles of Nutritional Assessment | Prescribed | Gibson, R.S., 2005, 2nd ed | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Manual of Dietetic Practice | Recommended | Gandy, J 5th ed, 2014 | WILEY |
| Readings | Food Sources of Nutrients | Recommended | Kouris A, 2012 2nd ed | LULU |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply and document the nutrition care process for individuals.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical workshops/ tutorials
02. Critically evaluate processes for the collection, assessment and interpretation of anthropometry and body composition of individuals.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical workshops/ tutorials
03. Critically evaluate processes for the collection, assessment and interpretation of dietary data of individuals.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical workshops/ tutorials
04. Critically analyse processes for the assessment and interpretation of biochemical data of individuals
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical workshops/ tutorials
05. Critically analyse processes for the assessment and interpretation of clinical data of individuals
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical workshops/ tutorials
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatherine Jukic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition assessment portfolio (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 30-minute practical skills test (equivalent to 1,500-words) | Hurdle Requirement: Must Pass this assessment item in order to pass the subject overall | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| 60-minute written end of semester examination (equivalent to 1,000-words) | Hurdle Requirement: Must Pass this assessment item in order to pass the subject overall | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |