DT 253 - Clinical Nutrition Practicum II

Institution:

Wayne County Community College District

Subject:

Description:

CorequisiteDT 252 This course provides an opportunity to practice clinical nutrition skills in a health care facility under the guidance of a registered dietitian or a registered dietetic technician for twenty (eight-hour daysessions. Students will observe the dietitian or dietetic technician in the nutritional care of patients and demonstrate competency in performing the observed task. Emphasis is placed on data collection, nutrition assessment, development of patient care plans, documentation, problem identification and problem solving, from the perspective of the technician in clinical care. The student will be expected to perform the observed functions in a professional manner. DT 252 should be taken concurrently. Seminar meets for one hour weekly.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcccd.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 496-2600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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