Dietetic skills and competencies developed in this unit include nutrition assessment skills, nutrition counselling and intervention (of individuals), application of the nutrition care process, the use of food as a therapeutic tool, clinical reasoning, reflection and advanced communication and interpersonal skills required for dietetic practice. Elements covered in this unit include: counselling theory and skill development, nutrition screening and assessment, application of anthropometry, clinical chemistry and biochemical result interpretation, interpreting personal, social, clinical and dietary data, qualitative and quantitative dietary analysis, interpretation, nutrition interventions... -- Course Website
Instructor: Janeane Dart
