General Information
This subject focuses on developing graduate competencies relevant to clinical nutrition and dietetic management of major diseases and disorders treated in the contemporary Australian health system. As the first of two dietetics subjects concerned with the management of individuals, this subject will develop students' knowledge, skills and attitudes to form the foundation of safe and effective practice in individual case management.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Subject code: NUTR71-104 Subject title: Clinical Dietetics A Subject level: Postgraduate Semester/Year: September 2017 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 60) - Recommended Study Hours
- Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
- Workshop: x12 (Total hours: 36) - Workshop
Attendance and learning activities: Students must attend ALL sessions (lectures, workshops, simulations, field trips). Most sessions build on the work from the previous one. It is difficult to recover if a session is missed. Attendance in ALL classes will be monitored. If a student has a legitimate reason for non-attendance they must notify the subject convenor as early as possible and provide documentation (i.e. medical certificate, statutory declaration). Participation in ALL classes is required in order to demonstrate professional competence. If a student fails to attend any less than 75% of the classes, they will not be eligible to pass the subject. For placement-specific attendance and non-attendance requirements, refer to the Placement Handbook. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- krausse Krause's Food and Nutrition Care Process. 14th Edition,
- Rowan Stewart Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. n/a,
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Subject code: | NUTR71-104 |
| Subject title: | Clinical Dietetics A |
| Subject level: | Postgraduate |
| Semester/Year: | September 2017 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | Students must attend ALL sessions (lectures, workshops, simulations, field trips). Most sessions build on the work from the previous one. It is difficult to recover if a session is missed. Attendance in ALL classes will be monitored. If a student has a legitimate reason for non-attendance they must notify the subject convenor as early as possible and provide documentation (i.e. medical certificate, statutory declaration). Participation in ALL classes is required in order to demonstrate professional competence. If a student fails to attend any less than 75% of the classes, they will not be eligible to pass the subject. For placement-specific attendance and non-attendance requirements, refer to the Placement Handbook. |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Admission into CC-63040 - Graduate Diploma of Nutrition OR CC-63041 - Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice |
| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Undertake screening and assessment to identify and prioritise individuals at nutritional risk.
- Determine nutritional status using assessment data and make appropriate nutrition diagnoses.
- Prepare plans for achieving management goals in collaboration with clients or carers and other members of the health care team.
- Use client-centred counselling skills to facilitate nutrition and lifestyle change and support clients to self-manage.
- Implement nutrition care plans in collaboration with clients or carers and other members of the health care team.
- Monitor progress of the individual's condition and care, and adapt the nutrition care plan as necessary.
- Document and communicate all steps of the nutrition care process.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed *Practical Examination^ OSCE & viva type stations 50.00% Final Examination Period 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Analysis Individually written case study assignment 30.00% Week 8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 *Online Quiz MCQ 20.00% Fortnightly 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 - ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| *Practical Examination^ | OSCE & viva type stations | 50.00% | Final Examination Period | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Analysis | Individually written case study assignment | 30.00% | Week 8 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| *Online Quiz | MCQ | 20.00% | Fortnightly | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
- ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Introduction to Clinical Dietetics A and NCP
Scope of Dietetic practice, ethics, code of conduct, expectations of Clinical Dietetics A & preparing for internships.
SLOs included
- Undertake screening and assessment to identify and prioritise individuals at nutritional risk.
- Determine nutritional status using assessment data and make appropriate nutrition diagnoses.
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Medical Terminology and data collection for NCP
Medical terms, abbreviations, reading medical records.
SLOs included
- Determine nutritional status using assessment data and make appropriate nutrition diagnoses.
- Document and communicate all steps of the nutrition care process.
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Gastroenterology
Medical Nutrition Therapy for different GI conditions. Modified diets: FodMaps, fibre, modified texture. MNT including PEGS, PEJs, dumping syndrowm & elemental feeds.
SLOs included
- Determine nutritional status using assessment data and make appropriate nutrition diagnoses.
- Prepare plans for achieving management goals in collaboration with clients or carers and other members of the health care team.
- Implement nutrition care plans in collaboration with clients or carers and other members of the health care team.
- Monitor progress of the individual's condition and care, and adapt the nutrition care plan as necessary.
- Document and communicate all steps of the nutrition care process.
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Cancer treatment & survivorship
Medical Nutrition Therapy during and after anticancer therapy.
SLOs included
- Determine nutritional status using assessment data and make appropriate nutrition diagnoses.
- Prepare plans for achieving management goals in collaboration with clients or carers and other members of the health care team.
- Use client-centred counselling skills to facilitate nutrition and lifestyle change and support clients to self-manage.
- Implement nutrition care plans in collaboration with clients or carers and other members of the health care team.
- Monitor progress of the individual's condition and care, and adapt the nutrition care plan as necessary.
- Document and communicate all steps of the nutrition care process.
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Diabetes
GDM, T1DM, T2DM. CHO counting, Insulin, sick days, exercise.
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Cardiovascular Disease
Fat, fibre and sodium dietary modifications.
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Chronic Kidney Disease
Medical Nutrition Therapy for CKD, during dialysis, before and after transplantation.
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Food allergies & intolerances
Fodmaps, elimination diets. Working collaboratively to assist in diagnosing and managing food allergies and intolerances.
SLOs included
- Determine nutritional status using assessment data and make appropriate nutrition diagnoses.
- Prepare plans for achieving management goals in collaboration with clients or carers and other members of the health care team.
- Use client-centred counselling skills to facilitate nutrition and lifestyle change and support clients to self-manage.
- Implement nutrition care plans in collaboration with clients or carers and other members of the health care team.
- Monitor progress of the individual's condition and care, and adapt the nutrition care plan as necessary.
- Document and communicate all steps of the nutrition care process.
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Paediatric nutrition
Key MNT strategies for infant and childhood nutrition.
SLOs included
- Determine nutritional status using assessment data and make appropriate nutrition diagnoses.
- Prepare plans for achieving management goals in collaboration with clients or carers and other members of the health care team.
- Use client-centred counselling skills to facilitate nutrition and lifestyle change and support clients to self-manage.
- Implement nutrition care plans in collaboration with clients or carers and other members of the health care team.
- Monitor progress of the individual's condition and care, and adapt the nutrition care plan as necessary.
- Document and communicate all steps of the nutrition care process.