Dietetic Clinical Lab III

Catalog description

Provides opportunity to reach entry-level position competence in nutritional care by practicing skills under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian instructor. Skills are documented in the COMACS. Rotates to acute healthcare setting to develop skills in accordance with the 2008 Standards of Practice for Dietetic Technicians, Registered in Nutrition Care: demonstrating proficiency in client interviewing, collecting medical and nutritional information, providing rationale for nutrition intervention; communicating and clarifying the nutrition care plan in compliance with federal/state regulations; providing medical nutrition therapy to clients based on nutrition prescription; and following the standardized Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to appropriately document evidence-based practice. Practical application of information presented in DTT201, DTT202.