NUTR 410 - Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

(2 units)

Examination of standards, norms, and contemporary issues of the nutrition and dietetic profession with a focus on career readiness.

Maximum units a student may earn: 2

Prerequisite(s): NUTR 271 ; Senior standing. Co-requisite(s): NUTR 426 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the educational requirements; credentialing and licensing processes; scope of practice; and standards of professional performance for nutrition and dietetic technicians registered (NDTR) and registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN).
2. explain the mission, structure, function, governance and authority of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
3. communicate the importance of professionalism and interprofessionalism in the context of nutrition and dietetic practice.
4. develop application materials for supervised practice, graduate school and/or professional employment.
5. analyze contemporary policy issues of the nutrition and dietetic profession and discuss the use of advocacy to advance dietetic practice.
6. describe the relevance of precepting and mentorship to the nutrition and dietetic profession.

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