dtn5itb individual case management theory b
INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT THEORY B
DTN5ITB
2019
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, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, cancer, respiratory diseases, critical illness, surgical nutrition. 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 Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
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 be admitted into one of the following course codes: HZNDP, HZHSDP, HMDP; and must have passed all subjects in: (DTN4DPS or DTN3DPS) and [(DTN4FSF or DTN3FSF) or DTN4FSI] and (DTN4EPI or DTN3EPO) and [(DTN4ECN or DTN3NTE) or DEN4CPA] and (DTN4LPN or DTN3LSP) and DTN4DPA.
Co-requisites DTN5IPB
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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). (5th Ed) | 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. Reflect critically on knowledge of diseases and conditions and apply the dietetic case management of individuals.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Self Study, Medical Nutrition Therapy Assignment
02. Interpret and communicate scientific nutritional information into practical dietary advice tailored to meet nutrition goals for individual patients/ clients.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Self Study, Medical Nutrition Therapy Assignment
03. Integrate research, evidence-based practice and evaluation principles into dietetic practice
- Activities:
- Medical Nutrition Therapy Assignment
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Week 02-26, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Bramley
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 03 - 03
Five 8.0 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 03 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written 2 hour exam (2000 words equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy Assignment (4000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |