NUDI4233A
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
NUDI4233A and NUDI4233B together comprise 10 weeks of professional practice in community and food service settings, and the telehealth clinic. This course consists of 5 weeks of Community and Public Health Nutrition Placement and 4 weeks of Food Service Placement as well as three telehealth clinics. Students complete the Community and Public Nutrition and Food Service Placements in groups of 2 to 4. There is a transitioning to practice workshop, as well as 1 online session. Student attendance at the workshop is compulsory.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Multi-term sequence
This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Knowledge sufficient to support safe practice as per the National Competency Standards for Dietitians in Australia as they apply to the community and public health nutrition setting.
2. Knowledge sufficient to support safe practice as per the National Competency Standards for Dietitians in Australia as they apply to the foodservice setting.
3. Knowledge sufficient to support safe practice as per the National Competency Standards for Dietitians in Australia as they apply to the telehealth clinical setting.
4. Competence in the collection, organisation and assessment of data relating to the health and nutritional status of groups or populations as per the National Competency Standards for Dietitians in Australia
5. Competence in the management of projects and programs for groups or populations as per National Competency Standards for Dietitians in Australia
6. An organised, planned, professional and ethical approach to work as per National Competency Standards for Dietitians in Australia
Content
- Application of nutrition and dietetic knowledge in community and public health nutrition, food service and telehealth clinical setting.
- Setting personal goals for learning experiences.
- Reflecting on learning experiences.
- Written communication and documentation in the form of project reports.
- Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Application of group education principles.
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 enrolled in the [12339] B Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) program who have successfully completed all first, second and third year courses in this program.:
CHEM1010
CHEM1020
HLSC1000
HLSC1220
HUBS1403
HUBS1404
HUBS2206
HUBS2207
HUBS2503
HUBS2505
INDH2490
NUDI1000
NUDI2110
NUDI2200
NUDI2220
NUDI3220
NUDI3230
NUDI3240
NUDI3250
NUDI3300
NUDI3310
PUBH1080
STAT1070
Assessment items
Professional Task: Professional Practice competency Assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Reflective Practice
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Portfolio: Professional Practice Porfolio including Assessment of Professional Practice Forms (Individual)
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Compulsory Requirements
Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:
- NSW Health Verification Requirements - Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Online Activity-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
- Online session will be held in Semester 1.
Practicum-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 40 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s)
- Practicum could occur any time across the year.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2.5 days per week for 1 week(s)
- Transitioning to practice workshop will be held in January.
Course outline
- NUDI4233A - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 215.5 KB)
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