Medical Nutritional Therapy Placement

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

1. In the context of Medical Nutrition Therapy, exemplify the consolidation of dietetics knowledge and experience to support effective dietetics practice in line with the National Competency Standards for Dietitians, the Code of Conduct for Dietitians and Nutritionists and the Dietitians Australia Scope of Practice requirements;
2. Gather and evaluate evidence and information from a wide range of sources to make appropriate nutrition diagnoses and identify priority nutrition issues for service users;
3. Apply clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to formulate a plan, monitor and change dietetic treatment according to the needs of service users;
4. Practice in a culturally responsive, safe and effective way, as an autonomous professional within a multi-professional team and with clients;
5. Exhibit a range of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills to effectively establish working relationship within teams and with the service users; and
6. Critically reflect on practice and demonstrate reflection in action.