Medical Nutritional Therapy 2

Unit code: HHN6001 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
VU Sunshine Clinical School
Prerequisites
HHN4002 - Medical Nutritional Therapy 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Dietitians play an integral role in the treatment and management of acute and chronic illness. This unit will allow students to develop knowledge and skills in the managements of conditions, including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal diseases, kidney disease, cancer and neurological conditions. The pathophysiology, medical and surgical management will be explored along with the role of diet. Utilising case studies, scenarios and role plays, and through application of the Nutrition Care Process, students will develop skills in dietetic assessment, the identification and diagnosis of nutritional problems and set goals for the management of these conditions. The identification and treatment of disease related malnutrition, refeeding syndrome and nutrition support practices will also be addressed.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically review and articulate the pathophysiology and clinical management of illnesses and disease related malnutrition, including consideration of the wider care team;
  2. Assess and diagnose nutritional problems related to disease through the application of the nutrition care process (NCP);
  3. Formulate and justify management goals and strategies for illness, trauma and disease related malnutrition that are integrated with an overall patient care-plan; and
  4. Articulate and record relevant information for dietetic care planning in relation to illness, and disease related malnutrition; and
  5. Exemplify safe, ethical and legal dietetic practice with diverse groups inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 30%
NCP submission (2)
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 15%
Individual case handover video (2 mins)
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 20%
Individual case report (1500 words)
Assessment type: Examination
|
Grade: 35%
OSCE (30mins) (hurdle)

The OSCE assessment is a hurdle task as it assesses students’ practical application of theory and their ability to provide safe patient management.

Required reading

Handbook of clinical nutrition and dietetics
Stewart, R. (Ed.). (2022)| Australian Dietitian.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master of Dietetics
HCND | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
Master of Dietetics
HMDT | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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