Medical Nutrition Therapy I

Catalog description

The first course in a series of two introducing the Nutrition Care Process and the role of a clinical dietitian. This course introduces nutrition as a disease therapy and the role of the clinical dietitian as a member of the healthcare team. Topics covered include nutrition screening and assessment, medical records documentation and charting, and basic dietary modifications. Classroom and simulated experience in nutritional assessment, interviewing, implementing nutritional care and documenting in medical records will be completed. Students will attend a workshop on Otterbein University’s campus for clinical skills practice. Professional Setting Placement Hours associated with this course.