Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Dietetics Professional Skills

• Unit Code

  NUT6102

• Year

  2018

• 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 practised and current professional protocols for documenting dietetic records are explored.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed NUT5113, NUT5114 and NUT5115.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NUT5104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

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

Unit Content

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

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit will be delivered using technology enhanced learning, integrating face-to-face and digital experiences. Students will be required to access digital learning materials to prepare for their in-class workshop and tutorial activities. The use of cases will enhance student problem-solving abilities, and role play activities allow students to demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication skills. There is a strong focus on development of cross-cultural competence, dietary counselling and reflective practice abilities through learning activities and assessment.

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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