BND3052

Clinical dietetics I ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Ibolya Nyulasi (Nutrition and Dietetics)

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: The unit will focus on the medical and nutritional management of diet-related diseases encountered in a clinical or community setting. Case based learning will be used to impart the principles of dietetics specifically to nutritional management of overweight and obesity, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Students will learn how to thoroughly assess each new client and develop ongoing plans for nutritional care. Students will undertake one major case study during this course for which they will complete a thorough nutritional assessment, an evaluation of the relevant clinical problems and for which they then develop a long-term nutritional care plan.

Objectives: At the completion of the course the students will 1. Have an understanding of the medical knowledge and dietetic principles of the following clinical conditions - obesity and overweight - cardiovascular disease - Type 2 diabetes mellitus 2. Have gained the ability to apply these principles to nutrition and dietetic education practice 3. Have the ability to undertake the dietetic management of - obesity and overweight - cardiovascular disease - Type 2 diabetes mellitus 4. Understand the principles of planning, implementing, managing and evaluating dietetic case management and the role of the dietitian in the health care team 5. Understand the clinical outcomes of dietetic management of these clinical conditions

Assessment: Examination: 60% + Analysis in tutorial sessions 10% + Class presentation: 30%

Prerequisites: Completion of Year 2 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, completion of BND3021, BND3041.