NUDI3230

Clinical Nutrition 2

Faculty of Health School of Health Sciences

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Studies clinical nutrition as it relates to the prevention and treatment of disease. The course deals with the nutritional aspects of diseases and clinical disorders by integrating students' existing knowledge of physiology and biochemistry and food science.

Objectives

At the successful completion of this course students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of nutrition principles and their application to disease prevention and management.
2. Interpret and translate scientific knowledge and principles related to nutrition into practical information.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations associated with nutrition related diseases and conditions.
4. Collect, organise and assess data relating to the health and nutritional status of individuals.

Content

1. Gastroenterology
2. Oncology
3. Nutrition Support in critical illness
4. Genetic Metabolic Disorders
5. Renal Disease
5. Pulmonary Disease
6. Rheumatic Disease
7. Food sensitivity
8. Eating Disorders

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

NUDI2200 Nutrition 2
NUDI3240 Dietetic Practice
NUDI3220 Clinical Nutrition 1
HUBS2505 Human Pathophysiology
HUBS2205 Human Molecular Science

Concurrent assumed knowledge: NUDI3240 Dietetic Practice

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Case Study
Field Study
Lecture
Laboratory
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Examination: Class
Examination: Formal	Written Exam, Formal. Examination is ESSENTIAL criterion
Laboratory Exercises	Written Laboratory Reports
Other: (please specify)	Essential skills, a pass in the written formal examination is an ESSENTIAL criteria to pass this course. This examination covers all the course objectives. Students must pass this course to progress to NUDI4240 Profesional Placement - A pass in the Professional Placement is ESSENTIAL criterion to pass this course.

Contact Hours

Laboratory: for 4 hour(s) per Week for 2 weeks
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 18 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 3 weeks

Compulsory Components

Compulsory Course Component	OHS-Criminal Record Check
Compulsory Course Component	OHS-Safety Induction or Risk Assessment.
Compulsory Program Component	Prior successful completion of NUDI3220. National Police Check. Working with Children and Young People Declaration. Current NSW Health Immunization record. Patient Confidentiality Form. WorkCover approved First Aid Certificate.

Timetables