DIETETIC PRACTICE THEORY AND CASE MANAGEMENT A
DTN4DPA
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject focuses on the nutrition and dietetic management of common diseases and conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, malnutrition, gastrointestinal disorders and pregnancy. In this subject, students will extend learning from DTN4DPS to develop their skills in individual dietetic case management, one of the key domains of competency required by the national accrediting body. Translation of the theory of nutrition assessment, diagnosis and management into practice will occur through simulated learning and during a placement in a clinical setting. During this placement, students will undertake nutritional assessment of patients/clients with specific diseases and conditions; integrate nutrition assessment data into a nutrition diagnosis, and formulate nutrition goals and management plans. Students will also examine the role and tools for nutrition screening, and undertake and/or act on the outcomes of nutrition screening in clinical practice.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Andrea Bramley
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HMDP - Master of Dietetic Practice, HZHSDP - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Dietetic Practice and must have passed DTN4DPS and DTN4FSI and DTN4CPA and DTN4LPN.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Griffith University handbook of nutrition and dietetics | Prescribed | Stewart, R. (Ed) 2007 | GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, AUSTRALIA, SOUTHPORT, QLD |
| Readings | Manual of Dietetic Practice | Prescribed | Thomas, B. and Bishop, J., (Eds) 2007 | 4TH EDN, OXFORD, WILEY-BLACKWELL, UNITED KINGDOM |
| Readings | Nutrition Counselling and Education Skill Development | Prescribed | Bauer, K.D., Liou, D. and Sokolik, C.A. 2012 | 2ND EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING, USA, BELMONT, CALIFORNIA, WADSWORTH |
| Readings | Nutrition through the life cycle | Recommended | Brown, J.E., Isaacs, J., Krinke, B., Lechtenberg, E., Murtaugh, M., Sharbaugh, C., Splett, P., Stang, J., Wooldridge, N., 2011 | 4TH EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING, USA, BELMONT, CALIFORNIA, WADSWORTH |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply knowledge of diseases and conditions to the dietetic case management of individuals.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical workshops, readings, media technologies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
02. Describe and use a nutrition screening tool
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical workshops, simulation activities, professional placement activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Determine the nutritional status of healthy individuals and those with clinical conditions/diseases using nutritional assessment data
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical workshops, simulation activities, professional placement activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Communication(Communication)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
04. Develop nutrition management plans for an individual based on the outcomes of nutritional assessment and diagnosis.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical workshops, simulation activities, professional placement activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Communication(Communication)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Writing(Writing)
05. Communicate with clients/patients, peers and members of the health care team for the purpose of individual dietetic case management.
- Activities:
- Practical workshops, simulation activities, professional placement activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
06. Translate scientific nutritional information into practical dietary advice.
- Activities:
- Practical workshops, media technologies, professional placement activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Communication(Communication)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
07. Demonstrate a professional and ethical approach to dietetic practice
- Activities:
- On-line resources (e.g. Pebble Pad), professional placement activities, practical workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
08. Reflect on own learning and skill development in individual dietetic case management, and develop personal learning goals to enhance future performance.
- Activities:
- On-line resources (e.g. Pebble Pad), professional placement activities, practical workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Communication(Communication)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
Other Site, 2015, Week 31-51, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrea Bramley
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 43 - 50
One 16.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 43 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are required 16 days of practicum (112 hours)."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 38
One 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be made up of a combination of lectures, practicals, and workshops delivered at a clinical school."
Lecture/Practical
Three 7.0 hours lecture/practical other recurrence on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be held on Fridays, weeks 45, 48 and 50 delivered at a clinical school."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word group written assignment (equiv. to 500-words per team member | 10 | 06 | |
| One 2,000-word reflective practice portfolio | 15 | 07, 08 | |
| One 2-hour written examination. | Hurdle Requirement: Must Pass this assessment item in order to pass the subject overall | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 |
| One 30-minute written test | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 07 | |
| Two 1,000-word nutrition care plans plus two 10-minute oral presentations. | includes Dietetic practice skill and competency assessment. Hurdle Requirement: Must Pass this assessment item in order to pass the subject overall | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 |