Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Dietetics Professional Skills

• Unit Code

  NUT6102

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Ms My Phung LY

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Description

This unit prepares the student for the practice of dietetics in terms of professional communication skills and knowledge. The pathways to effective verbal and written communication with clients and colleagues are practiced and current professional protocols for documenting dietetic records are explored.

Prerequisite Rule

(Students must pass 1 unit from NUT4443, NUT5113 AND Students must pass 1 unit from NUT4444, NUT5114 AND Students must pass 1 unit from NUT4449, NUT5115)

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NUT5104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply principles of educational theory to create, deliver and evaluate learning activities for nutrition and dietetics.
2. Critically evaluate the considerations in inter- and intra-cultural communication.
3. Demonstrate accurate and appropriate documentation of the nutrition care processes using current protocols.
4. Demonstrate appropriate inter- and intra-cultural listening skills in dietetic practice.
5. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication using a client-centered approach to provide evidence-based dietetic advice to a diverse range of individuals and groups.
6. Demonstrate the ability to negotiate with others in order to achieve appropriate dietetic-related outcomes.
7. Show critical self-reflection and the ability to apply to individual practice in nutrition and dietetics.

Unit Content

1. Communication theory relevant to nutrition and dietetic counselling.
2. Counselling theory and practice, including motivational interviewing techniques.
3. Documentation of the nutrition care plan (NCP).
4. Educational theory, models of teaching/learning and learning resource design applicable to nutrition and dietetics.
5. Human resource management and negotiation skills in dietetics.
6. Sociology and human behaviour and behaviour-change theory.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials (role plays), clinical practice attendance/counselling, class discussions, demonstrations and e-learning activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

• Holli, B. B., Sullivan Maillet, J., Beto, J., & Calabrese, R. (2014). Communication and education skills for dietetics professionals (6th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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