Unit Code: DNU712

Unit Name: Practical Attachment/Work Placement

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide students with a series of hands-on practical activities organized and determined by the Discipline in collaboration with Field Supervisors from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MOH-MS). It will provide a valuable opportunity for students to practice in the work environment. The practical activities will cover all three areas of the discipline. The course will involve most experiential learning to students.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1: Practise the roles and functions of the Dietitian functions in the community, clinical and food service settings. 2: Apply the nutrition care process to manage diet and nutrition related problems in a population in an ethical and professional manner. 3: Demonstrate team work to manage nutrition related problems. 4: Demonstrate leadership skills to manage institutional food service unit. 5: Apply counselling skills for behaviour change in an ethical and professional manner. 6: Compile reports and documents that are essential components of the workplace reporting system. 7: Develop project proposal for any programs or events.

Prerequisite: Pass in all BDN Year 2 courses

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 45

Offered In: Semester 2