DIETETIC PRACTICE THEORY AND CASE MANAGEMENT A
DTN4DPA
2017
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: Timothy Stewart
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, HZNDP - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Dietetic Practice or Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Pracitce and must have passed DTN4DPS and (DTN4FSF or DTN4FSI) and (DTN4ECN or 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. (5th Ed) | GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH< AUATRALIA, SOUTHPORT, QLD |
| Readings | Manual of Dietetic Practice | Prescribed | Gandy, J (5th ed) | 5TH 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 | Food and nutrtion throughout life | Recommended | Croxford, S (ed) 2015 | ALLEN AND UNWIN |
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
02. Describe and use a nutrition screening tool
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical workshops, simulation activities, professional placement activities
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
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
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
06. Translate scientific nutritional information into practical dietary advice.
- Activities:
- Practical workshops, media technologies, professional placement activities.
07. Demonstrate a professional and ethical approach to dietetic practice
- Activities:
- On-line resources (e.g. Pebble Pad), professional placement activities, practical workshops
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
Melbourne, 2017, Week 31-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Timothy Stewart
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 43 - 50
One 16.0 days placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day 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 8.0 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/WorkshopWeek: 42 - 50
Four 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be held on Fridays, weeks 42, 45, 48 and 50 delivered at a clinical school."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3,000-word group written assignment (equiv. to 750-words per team member) | 10 | 06 | |
| One 2,000-word reflective practice portfolio (1,000 words equivalent) | 15 | 07, 08 | |
| One 2-hour written examination. | Hurdle Requirement: Must Pass this assessment item in order to pass the subject overall | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 |
| One hour online quiz (week 6) (60 min/quiz) (1,000 words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 06 | |
| Two 1,000-word nutrition care plans plus two 10-minute oral presentations (Total 3,000 words equiv) | 30 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 1,500-word MNT portfolio | 15 | 01, 06 |