222.815.01
Human Nutrition - Registered Dietitian (RD) Program Practicum
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
Variable Credit
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Provides a combination of didactic instruction, competency-based learning activities and supervised experiential learning at clinical facilities, community and public health organizations. Learning experiences include lectures/presentations, group discussions, peer learning and case-based scenarios in preparation for applying knowledge in the practice of dietetics. The practicum engages the student, the practicum site, and the faculty/preceptors in shared responsibility for the provision and acquisition of competencies across a broad spectrum of dietetic practice settings including clinical, food service and community nutrition, culminating in an 8-week public health nutrition experience. Led by the Johns Hopkins Health System Clinical Nutrition Department, the practicum extends from June (following the first 4 terms of coursework) to March of the next calendar year (3rd term of the subsequent academic year).
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Integrate and apply methods and skills learned in courses taken on the first year of the MSPH in a practical setting
- Develop new skills essential for functioning as an effective global health professional, in assuming responsibility on the ground and becoming a reliable and collaborative member of a project team, an effective communicator, writer, trainer and implementer
- Evaluate a program or field project as it relates to public health nutrition
- Integrate and understand knowledge through critical literature reviews, and analysis and interpretation of scientific data
- Develop a proposal, take initiative, provide direction, and participate in the implementation, evaluation and/or analysis required to establish and achieve project goals
- Communicate effectively, manage relationships and participate in teams
- To allow for the seamless transition from student to public health professional
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 45% Preceptor evaluation
- 15% Written Assignment(s)
- 20% Essay on entire practicum experience (individual rotations and overall experience)
- 20% Assignments
Enrollment Restriction
Only students previously accepted to the MSPH/Registered Dietitian program and on their 2nd year.
Community involvement: Rotations at PACE, Moveable Feast, WIC, & Baltimore City School System