dtn5itb individual case management theory b
INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT THEORY B
DTN5ITB
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on the theory of nutrition and dietetic management of common diseases and conditions, including gastrointestinal and liver diseases, food allergy and intolerances, cancer, respiratory diseases, critical illness, surgical nutrition, and mental health disorders and co-morbidities. In this subject, you will extend learning from DTN4DPA to consolidate and progress their skills in individual dietetic case management, one of the key domains of competency required by the national accrediting body. You will integrate best available evidence into dietetic practice through the development of a medical nutrition therapy portfolio.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
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 all subjects in: DTN4DPS and DTN4FSF OR DTN4FSI and DTN4EPI and DTN4ECN OR DTN4CPA and DTN4LPN and DTN4DPA
Co-requisites DTN5IPB
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Only available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Applied Health Science/ Master of Dietetic practice and Master of Dietetic Practice
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Nutrition Counselling and Education Skill Development, 2nd edition. | Prescribed | Bauer, K.D., Liou, D. and Sokolik, C.A. (2012). | Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. |
| Readings | Griffith University handbook of nutrition and dietetics | Prescribed | Stewart, R. (Ed.). (2007). | Southport, Qld: Griffith University School of Public Health. |
| Readings | Manual of Dietetic Practice, 5th edition. | Prescribed | Gandy J. (Ed.). (2014). | Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| Readings | Food Sources of Nutrients: A Ready Reckoner of Macronutrients 1st edn, | Recommended | Kouris, A. (2011) | Lulu Enterprises |
| Readings | Medications: Good and Bad Interactions with Foods, Herbs and Nutrients, 1st edn, | Recommended | Kouris, A. (2011) | Lulu Enterprises |
| Readings | Principles of nutrition assessment 2nd edition | Recommended | Gibson R.S. (2005). | Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply knowledge of diseases and conditions to the dietetic case management of individuals.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Self Study, Medical Nutrition Therapy Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Translate scientific nutritional information into practical dietary advice tailored to meet nutrition goals for individual patients/clients.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Self Study, Medical Nutrition Therapy Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Integrate research, evidence-based practice and evaluation principles into dietetic practice
- Activities:
- Medical Nutrition Therapy Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Other Site, 2016, Week 04-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Bramley
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 04 - 04
Five 7.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 04 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written 2 hour exam | equivalent to 2000 words | 60 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Medial Nutrition Therapy Assignment | equivalent to 3000 words | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |