Transition to Supervised Practice in the Dietetic Internship

Catalog description

This course begins skill development in preparation for the transition from the classroom environment to supervised practice in dietetics. Topics include ethical, legal, and safety issues for novice dietetic practice such as OSHA, HIPPA, IDPH, and standards of other regulatory agencies in health care. The nutrition care process including nutrition diagnostic language, planning and implementation of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) interventions are discussed. Basic familiarity and use of evidence-based practice protocols related to common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular, renal, and/or gastrointestinal disorders, provision of specialized nutrition support and others. Medical terminology mastery is expected. Emphasis is placed on synthesis and application of undergraduate material, and effective clinical resource application.