Unit Code: DNU614

Unit Name: Introduction to Dietetic Practice

Description: This course is designed to provide students with the clinical dietetic care of individuals who are not well in the hospital. The nutrition assessment concepts and approaches will be covered in-depth within this course. The importance of the health care team initiative will be explored and the importance of communicating nutrition related information to patients. The course will also introduce students to on-site attachment in the clinical setting and to observe and apply the nutritional assessment techniques.

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Prerequisite: DNU511, DNU504 & DNU505

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1