NUTR4002

Clinical Nutritional Science B

Course Information

These course outlines are a guide only. They are provided for the information of prospective students. Although every effort is made to ensure the most up to date information is provided, timetables often change each semester due to the availability of rooms and resources. Content (including lecture/practical topics, assessment and textbooks) is also regularly reviewed to ensure relevance and effective learning.

All students must achieve competency in the 3 areas of clinical, community and food service dietetics. Students undertake clinical training at hospitals, specialised units and in private practices. Community placements occur at community nutrition centres, public health units and food industry sites. Food service placements are usually part of a hospital food service department or other suitable site. The semester is of 20 weeks duration and placement starts early (usually late June) to accommodate this.

Mrs Margaret Nicholson

Room: 477

Telephone: 9351 6020

E-mail: m.nicholson@usyd.edu.au

1st Lecture: Friday 9:00am-5:00pm New Law School Lecture Theatre 106 (Week 4)
2nd Lecture: Friday 9:00am-5:00pm New Law School Lecture Theatre 106 (Week 14)

Week 4. 21st August 2009 - NECTAR Program, Leadership & Management, Performance Management, DAA representative.

Week 14. 6th November 2009 - Industrial Relations, Applying for a job, Working in Private Practice, Working Overseas.

Assessment is based on the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) competencies. Students will be assessed on their ability to perform as an entry-level-dietitian. Successfully meeting all competencies is worth 50%. There are 2 assignments both worth 25% each.