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DIETETIC PRACTICE THEORY AND CASE MANAGEMENT C
DTN5DPC
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject focuses on the dietetic management of specialised conditions including eating disorders, infectious diseases, injuries, brain injury, burns, pressure ulcers and wounds, and specialised paediatric disorders. In this subject you will extend prior learning with the aim of reaching entry-level practice competency in individual dietetic case management. Translation of dietetic theory into practice will occur through a hospital placement. During this placement you will undertake individual dietetic case management of patients/clients, with specific diseases, and integrate all aspects of the dietetic care process, including hospital food service. You will provide nutrition education and counselling to patients, participate in multidisciplinary team management and discharge planning for patients, and advocate for nutrition services and interventions. By the end of the placement you will be expected to manage a caseload of patients.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrea Bramley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed DTN5DPB and DTN5FSM and must be enrolled in either - HMDP Master of Dietetic Practice or HZHSDP Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Dietetic Practice.
Co-requisites DTN5CPC
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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, SOUTHPORT, QLD. |
| Readings | Manual of dietetic practice. | Prescribed | Thomas, B & Bishop, J (eds) 2007 | 4TH EDN, OXFORD, UK. |
| Readings | Nutrition counselling and education skill development. | Prescribed | Bauer, KD, Liou, D & Sokolik, CA 2012 | 2ND EDN, WADSWORTH, CENGAGE LEARNING, CA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Integrate knowledge of diseases and conditions, best available evidence and the principles of client/patient centred care into the provision of individual dietetic case management.
- Activities:
- Lecture block on nutrition management of specific diseases. Supported by on-line resources and readings. Revision of nutrition education and counselling skills and strategies, including experiences on placement Lecture block week to also include an advocacy workshop, introducing the major assignment on advocating for a nutrition service or intervention Tutorials/workshops on placement: e.g. evaluation of nutrition management, participation in team meetings, ward rounds and other multidisciplinary care activities, discharge planning. Online activities may include reflective practice activities related to placement online group discussion activities in smaller groups to share and reflect on placement. Professional week: activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Independently manage patient/client-centred nutrition care for individuals.
- Activities:
- 25 days of placement in an inpatient setting e.g. hospital or rehabilitation facility.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communicating nutrition-related information, advice, education and professional opinion to lay and professional audiences.
- Activities:
- 25 days of placement in an inpatient setting e.g. hospital or rehabilitation facility. Oral presentation seminars for nutrition care plan oral presentation based at clinical school sites
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Apply management principles to the practice of nutrition and dietetics.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement Oral presentation Professional week
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Demonstrate safe, professional and ethical approaches to dietetic practice.
- Activities:
- Discharge planning Advocacy Clinical placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
06. Critically reflect on own learning and skill development in individual dietetic case management, implement feedback to improve future performance and approach to life-long learning.
- Activities:
- Reflective activities: student self-directed learning and reflection, journal entries on Pebble Pad, preparation of reflective practice portfolio
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Week 29-47, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Bramley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 42 - 42
Two 7.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Seven hours of lectures, on each of two days, during week 42."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 29 - 29
Five 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 29 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Five days of 7-hours of facilitated lectures/workshops taught in block mode during week 29."
Placement - Off Site
One 168.0 hours placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"168 hours of practicum/clinical placement over five weeks. Placement based tutorials are included in the 168 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 10-minute group oral presentation (based on the written group paper) | Presentation includes a further 5-10 minutes for discussion and questions. | 10 | 01, 04, 05 |
| One 2500-word written group paper. | 30 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| One major case study (1500 words). | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this clinical placement/achieve clinical competency in order to pass the subject.Dietetic practice skill and competency assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One reflective practice portfolio (total of 2500-3000 words). | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| One two-hour written examination. | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this examination in order to pass the subject. | 30 | 01, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 46-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Bramley
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 46 - 46
Five 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Five days of 7-hours of facilitated lectures/workshops taught in block mode during week 46."
Placement - Off Site
One 175.0 hours placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"175 hours of practicum/clinical placement over five weeks. Placement based tutorials are included in the 175 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 10-minute group oral presentation (based on the written group paper) | Presentation includes a further 5-10 minutes for discussion and questions. | 10 | 01, 04, 05 |
| One 2500-word written group paper. | 30 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| One major case study (1500 words). | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this clinical placement/achieve clinical competency in order to pass the subject.Dietetic practice skill and competency assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One reflective practice portfolio (total of 2500-3000 words). | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| One two-hour written examination. | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this examination in order to pass the subject. | 30 | 01, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 16-22, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Bramley
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 16 - 22
One 175.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"175 hours of practicum/clinical placement over five weeks. Placement based tutorials are included in the 175 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 10-minute group oral presentation (based on the written group paper) | Presentation includes a further 5-10 minutes for discussion and questions. | 10 | 01, 04, 05 |
| One 2500-word written group paper. | 30 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| One major case study (1500 words). | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this clinical placement/achieve clinical competency in order to pass the subject.Dietetic practice skill and competency assessment. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One reflective practice portfolio (total of 2500-3000 words). | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| One two-hour written examination. | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this examination in order to pass the subject. | 30 | 01, 04 |