NDFS 490
Professionalism in Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Issues in professional practice.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Acceptance in dietetics program.
Title
Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
Learning Outcome
Analyze the Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice and Professional performance for dietitians and apply the scope and standards to specific cases.
2022 KRDN 2.2, 5.3
Title
Professionalism and Career Readiness
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate professionalism and career readiness including online presence, dress, and business etiquette.
2022 KRDN 1.3, 2.2
Title
Professional Issues Related to the Academy of Nutrition and
Learning Outcome
Examine current issues related to the profession of dietetics including ethics, quality, practice applications, and professional membership.
2022 KRDN 1.3, 2.2, 2.4, 2.8, 4.6, 4.7, 5.1
Title
Core Knowledge for the RD
Learning Outcome
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Core Knowledge for the RD
Core Knowledge
By the conclusion of the course, students will:
Measured/Met by:
KRDN 2.2, 5.3
Demonstrate professionalism and career readiness including online presence, dress, and business etiquette.
Scope of Practice Case, Code of Ethics, Dress Summary, Meeting Agenda, Business Etiquette Discussion
KRDN 1.3, 2.2, 2.9
Analyze the Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice and Professional performance for dietitians and apply the scope and standards to specific cases.
Class discussion, Scope of Practice Case, Scope of Practice Summary, Code of Ethics Quiz
KRDN 1.3, 2.2, 2.4, 2.8, 4.7, 5.1
Examine current issues related to the profession of dietetics including ethics, quality, practice applications, and professional membership.
Scope of Practice Case, Code of Ethics, Quality Management discussion/activity, Position Consensus Paper, Meeting agenda, Healthcare Delivery Notes, Professionalism in Dietetics Paper
2022 standards
