Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

Placement 40 Hours/ Week
25 days

Incompatible

DIET7202

Prerequisite

DIET7206

Restricted

MDietSt or BNSc/MDSt

Assessment methods

Competency assessment 

Attendance and professionalism 

Work Integrated Learning

Industry Placements

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

Medical Nutrition Therapy Practice 2 builds on Medical Nutrition Therapy Practice 1 and continues to involve students in the practice of the nutrition management of individuals in acute and ambulatory care settings. Students spend the equivalent of 25 days in placement across the semester, developing competence in the nutrition care process, screening and assessment and the nutrition management of acute and chronically ill people.