Nutrition Care Process Cl Lab

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 related to: demonstrating proficiency in client interviewing, interpreting medical and nutritional information, providing rationale for dietary intervention; implementing care plans in compliance with federal/state regulations within an interdisciplinary effort providing medical nutrition therapy to clients based on assessment and client goals; and following the standardized Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to appropriately document evidence-based practice. Practical application of information presented in FNH201 and FNH202.