Advanced Dietetic Practice
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS4031 | Biosciences | 4 | 60 | Autumn UK, Spring UK |
- Code
- BIOS4031
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Autumn UK, Spring UK
Summary
Students complete this module either in the Autumn or Spring semester depending on when they are allocated to their final practice placement. Students usually are not permitted to undertake the assessment component of this module until they have successfully completed their final placement.
Usually, students return to university for a period of consolidation of their campus based and placement-based learning prior to assessment. The assessment is synoptic in nature. Students are required to demonstrate that they can meet the current expectations set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with respect to knowledge and abilities at the point of registration. Two documents produced by the HCPC are of particular relevance to students in understanding the expectations that the HCPC will have of them and which will be assessed in this module. These are the ‘Standards of proficiency for dietitians’ and ‘Standards of conduct, performance and ethics’. Students will be expected to demonstrate application of the current Model and Process for Nutrition and Dietetic Practice as published by the British Dietetic Association.
Target Students
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics students only
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
- Dietetics Research Project (BIOS4027)
- Advanced Dietetics (Clinical and Public Health) and Professional Issues (BIOS4046)
Classes
Students are required to attend a period of debriefing (not more than 3 hours) and two revision sessions (not more than 3 hours) which are offered over a one-week period. Students will be informed whether these are online or in person.
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1: 20 minute presentation
- 30% Coursework 2: A compulsory written task relating to dietetic practice using a total of 3000 words
- 50% Coursework 3: A choice of 2/ 3 questions with a total for both questions of 4000 words
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To give the students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to appraise and integrate academic theory with practical skills and the professional attitudes that are required as a Registered Dietitian.Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes for this module are based on the Health and Care Professions Council 'Standards of Proficiency for dietitians'.
Students will thus be able to demonstrate that they can:
1. Practise safely and effectively within their scope of practice
2. Practise within the legal and ethical boundaries of their profession (see also the Health and Care Professions Council 'Standards of conduct, performance and ethics'.)
3. Look after their health and wellbeing, seeking appropriate support where necessary
4. Practise as an autonomous professional, exercising their own professional judgement
5. Recognise the impact of culture, equality and diversity on practice and practise in a non-discriminatory and inclusive manner
6. Understand the importance of and maintain confidentiality
7. Communicate effectively
8. Work appropriately with others
9. Maintain records appropriately
10. Reflect on and review practice
11. Assure the quality of their practice
12. Understand and apply the key concepts of the knowledge base relevant to their profession
13. Draw on appropriate knowledge and skills to inform practice
14. Establish and maintain a safe practice environment
15. Promote and prevent ill health where necessary