Medical Nutrition Therapy Practice 2 (DIET7209)
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.