Available in 2024
Course code

NUDI4245A

Units

10 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

NUDI4245A and NUDI4245B jointly comprise of 10 weeks of professional practice in the setting across the year. Jointly these courses develop students' dietetic practice competencies to entry level standard in accordance with the professional requirements of the Dietitians Association of Australia. This consists of 10 weeks of clinical placements within a dietetic department. 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 ensure safe practice as per National Competency Standards forDietitians in Australia as they apply to the clinical/acute care setting.

2. Competence in the collection, organisation and assessment of data relating to the health and nutritional status of individuals and groups as per the National Competency Standards forDietitians in Australia

3. Competence in the management of nutrition care for individuals as per the National Competency Standards for Dietitians in Australia

4. An organised, professional and ethical approach to work as per the National Competency Standards forDietitians in Australia.


Content

  1. Application of nutrition and dietetic knowledge in clinical practice.
  2. Setting personal goals for learning experiences.
  3. Reflecting on learning experiences.
  4. Written communication and documentation in the form of nutrition care plans and case studies.
  5. Individual and group education experience.

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

Portfolio: 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.

Professional Task: Professional Practice Competency Assessment
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

Clinical-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 40 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s)
  • Practicum could occur anytime across the year.
Online Activity-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Online session held in Semester 1.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3.5 hour(s) per day for 1 day(s)
  • Transitioning to Practice Workshop held in January.

Course outline