NUDI2110
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
Students are introduced to community and public health nutrition practice. A series of lectures and skill based workshops introduce the theory and practice of health promotion and its application to dietetics. As part of this course, students work in teams on a practice based needs assessment project.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2023.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Define community nutrition/public health nutrition and describe the role of a community dietitian-nutritionist/public health nutritionist.
2. Describe and evaluate methods for examining determinants of nutrition problems in communities/populations to inform development of nutrition programs.
3. Collect, analyse and critically review data examining determinants of nutrition problems in communities/populations to inform development of nutrition programs.
4. Demonstrate skills in group work including: - collaboration, teamwork, group negotiation and; - working with other health professionals, stakeholders and partners in a community setting.
5. Demonstrate skills in written and oral communication.
6. Demonstrate skills in project management.
Content
Course content is focussed on students achieving knowledge and skills in the following areas:
1. The definition and role of a community dietitian-nutritionist/public health nutritionist.
2. Introduction to best practice frameworks for planning, implementing and evaluating community/public health nutrition interventions, with focus on assessing the nutrition needs of the community/populations.
3. Methods for assessing the needs of the community/populations using:
a. existing sources of data/literature reviews
b. qualitative and quantitative methodologies
4. Teamwork, group negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
5. Project planning and management including personal goal setting and reflection.
6. Written and oral communication, including professional reports and presentations.
Review of Progress
This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.
Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.
Requisite
This course is only available to students who have successfully completed HLSC1000, NUDI1000 and PUBH1080.
Assumed knowledge
Students must have completed 80 units including STAT1070 to enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Professional Task: Professional Task
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Report: Community nutrition report
Presentation: Presentation
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.