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NUT505 Applied Clinical Dietetic Practice 1 (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Allied Health (ALHEA)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

Clinical decision making, clinical reasoning and professional judgement in complex care situations are a key feature of this subject. This subject integrates all aspects of clinical nutrition studied in NUT503, including the concepts of critical appraisal of the scientific literature, by applying this knowledge to complex dietetic cases. Current issues of relevance to the dietetics profession such as the role of the professional body (DAA) and the associated Accredited Practising Dietitians (APD) program, the role of new information technology in dietetics and the practicalities of case management will be examined in this subject. This subject involves students attending a compulsory five day residential school during the subject.

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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: NUT505

Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Prerequisite(s):

NUT503 and NUT504

Enrolment restrictions:

Master of Dietetics students only

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- be able to simulate the management of complex dietetic cases, where the patient/client has more than one illness simultaneously, including renal disease, liver disease, alcoholism, mental health, neurological disorders, physical disabilities, paediatric and childhood obesity disorders, eating disorders, receipt of parenteral nutrition.
- be able to identify opportunities to collaborate with other professionals/organisations to improve nutrition outcomes;
- be able to acknowledge the different ways that different people may contribute to or enhance a team;
- be able to evaluate the use and implication of new information technology in nutrition and dietetic practice;
- be able to formulate a clear understanding of the nature of a practice problem;
- be able to apply an evidence-based approach to practice;
- be able to critically review the literature;
- be able to apply evaluation findings into practice;
- be able to apply clinical reasoning theory;
- be able to discuss and demonstrate safe practice;
- be able to demonstrate cultural awareness;
- be able to evaluate practice on an ongoing basis;
- be able to develop and maintain a credible professional role by commitment to excellence of practice.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- the role of the dietitian in clinical settings 
- critical appraisal of scientific evidence underpinning nutritional practice 
- critical reflection on practice and continuing professional development (incorporating the role of the professional body/APD program in CPD) 
- clinical decision making, clinical reasoning and professional judgement 
- managing complex dietetic cases, drawing on knowledge gained from NUT503 
- working and collaborating with the health care team 
- chronic and complex care pathways through the health care system 
- legal and ethical issues in dietetic practice
- information technology in nutrition and dietetic practice 
- dietary management of complex dietetic cases including

- the principles of nutritional support in parental nutrition

Residential School

This subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school.

The residential school will include lectures provided by current clinical dietitians working in areas of dietetic clinical specialties. Tutorials will employ group discussion of complex cases to explicate clinical reasoning, decision making and professional judgement will be facilitated. Opportunities under supervision of an Accredited Practising Dietitian to participate in the CSU Nutrition Clinic will be provided.

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The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.