Interviewing & Counselling for Dietetics Practice (DIET7103)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2019
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Tutorial hours
Assessment methods
Assignment 1 - Ready Reckoner & Peer Review 20%, Assignment 2 - Interview & Counselling Reflection 15%, Assignment 3 - Education program planning 15%, Final Exam 50%
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course introduces students to the concepts of dietary intake assessment, inteviewing and counselling of individual clients in the clinical context as well as principles of nutrition education for groups and underpins all of the professional practice courses that are undertaken. Students will develop a ready reckoner for use in practice, as well as become familiar with other tools. Strategies to encourage behaviour change as part of the counselling process will be covered. This course is supported by DIET7102 where students will be able to practice the knowledge and skills covered.
