NFS 491 - Clinical Nutrition Internship

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Off Site Contact Hours Without Faculty: 4

Description: This internship course gives students the opportunity to apply skills learned in Clinical Nutrition and Exploring Specialized Diets. Students will intern a minimum of 50 hours with a registered dietitian. They will have the opportunity to assess and document nutrition-related information, implement physician’s dietary orders and review the effectiveness of the nutrition plan. In addition, students will work within a larger group of medical professionals to develop skills in communicating appropriate client information.

Prerequisites: NFS 480 and departmental approval.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Spring Only
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Course Competencies

Document nutritional information in medical records.
Interview patients/clients/caregivers for nutrition-related information.
Implement diet plans or menus using appropriate modifications.
Implement physicians’ dietary orders.
Apply standard nutrition care procedures.
Review the effectiveness of a nutrition plan.
Participate in a multidisciplinary health care team meeting.
Communicate client information to other health professionals.
Participate in client care conferences and case presentations.
Participate in regulatory agency surveys.