222.672.01
Developing Skills in Clinical Nutrition II: The Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE)

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
0.5
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Monday, 8:30 - 9:50am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Mika Matsuzaki
Contact Name
Mika Matsuzaki
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

222.671

Description
Introduces the nutrition care process (NCP) and the nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE). Teaches the different components of the exam and applies them through in-class activities.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify the components of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP)
  2. Recognize clinical signs of nutrient deficiencies
  3. Identify muscle wasting, fat loss and nutrition related edema as characteristics of malnutrition
  4. Demonstrate Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) skills
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 80% Participation
  • 20% Assignments
Enrollment Restriction
Only MSPH Dietitian students in their first year are allowed
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Will be meeting in person on Nov 6, Dec 4 and Dec 11.