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Foundations of Practice I​II

Course Number
CHL5652H
Series
5600 (Clinical Public Health)
Format
Seminar
Course Instructor(s)
Eric Ng

Course Description

CHL5652 is part of the course series of three Foundations of Practices Courses (CHL 5650, 5651, 5652), which are usually completed concurrently, with applied and experiential learning that focused on fundamental aspects of dietetic practice. In this course, students will familiarize themselves with the communications and professionalism foundations of dietetic practice. Students will participate in group discussion, peer-led learning, experiential learning, case studies and self-directed learning. Students will begin developing practice competencies in 5 Competency Domains: Professionalism and Ethics; Communication and Collaboration; Population Health Promotion; Management and Leadership; and Food Provision, as outlined in the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEP 2020).

Course Objectives

Learning activities in this course will enable students to:

  • Understand professional practice issues relevant to Dietitians.
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate anutrition education session.

Methods of Assessment

Additional information about all assignments will be provided in class and include grading rubrics and detailed instructions:

  • Session Plan & Flyer (group): 30%
  • Client education resource (handout) (individual): 15%
  • Nutrition Education Session (group): 30%
  • Reflection (Individual): 15%
  • Participation (individual): 10%

General Requirements

CHL 5652H is only available to, and is a requirement for, MPH Nutrition and Dietetics students who are working towards completion of the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEPs). There are no prerequisites required for this course.