dtn5itc individual case management theory c
INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT THEORY C
DTN5ITC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on the nutrition and dietetic management of a range of specialised diseases and conditions, including eating disorders, infectious diseases (eg HIV), injuries (eg spinal cord injury, brain injury, burns) and the specialised management of diseases and disorders in children.Current issues in the profession of Dietetics will be examined including principles of management, advocacy and nutrition leadership. This subject is designed to be completed alongside DTN5IPC.
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: DTN5DPB or [DTN5ITB and DTN5IPB] and DTN5FSM.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must be enrolled in and due to commence DTN5IPC when enrolling into this subject.
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. Integrate knowledge of diseases and conditions, and reflect critically on best available evidence and the principles of client/patient centred care
- Activities:
- Participation in lectures and workshops Nutrition Advocacy Assignment Written exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Interpret nutrition related information and professional opinion to communicate with and educate lay and professional audiences
- Activities:
- Participation in lectures and workshops Nutrition Advocacy Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Research and apply principles of service and general management in a dietetic and nutrition context
- Activities:
- Participation in workshops and professional week activities Nutrition Advocacy Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Week 28-46, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Bramley
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 28 - 28
Five 8.0 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Block ModeWeek: 43 - 43
Three 8.0 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Case study presentations and professional week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 2 hour end of Semester Exam (2000 word equivalent) | 60 | 01 | |
| Nutrition Advocacy Group Assignment written report (2000 word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Nutrition Advocacy Group Assignment oral presentation (1000 words equivalent) | 20 | 02, 03 |