222.674.01
Developing Skills in Clinical Nutrition IV: Expanded Studies
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Expands and enhances the case study learning in 222.652.81 “Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease” taken concurrently, as a learning opportunity in medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in preparation for the Dietitian practicum. Prepares students for the transition to clinical decision-making and MNT. Includes cases chosen by the dietetic leadership at JHBMC with that goal in mind. Builds on and integrates information learned in the earlier classes in this series as well as material learned in other core nutrition coursework.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of pathophysiology of disease/disease conditions
- Apply medical terminology appropriately for a medical case
- Evaluate and interpret clinical and laboratory assessments for decision-making
- Identify the implications of the disease condition for MNT as part of the nutrition care process
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 10% Participation
- 60% Final Paper
- 30% Final Presentation
Enrollment Restriction
Only MSPH Dietitian students in their first year are allowed
Course day and time will be decided according to Dietitian students' schedules