Module Details

Module Code: n/a
Full Title: Professional Development for Nutritionists
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Bruna PucciMcKenna
Departments: Life and Health Sciences
Module Description: This module will provide a comprehensive understanding about the profession in nutrition, the separate roles, responsibilities, and expectations of a qualified nutritionist in the field. This module also gives an opportunity for the student to engage with different core competencies by case studies and presentations in nutrition to explore several aspects of the profession.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Identify professional attributes and behaviours required as a nutritionist professional student.
MLO2 Appraise and evaluate areas of competencies of food, nutritional science, public health nutritionist, sports nutrition.
MLO3 Critically examine the core competency requirements, AfN Standards of Ethics, Conduct and Practice required for a registered associate nutritionist.
MLO4 Prepare your career around the area of interest by organizing their social media, creating a portfolio, enhancing CV and CPD endorsements.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Unit 1 – Introduction to professional values and conduct of a nutritionist
Professional regulation and policies, guidelines and standards determined by the association of nutrition (AfN). Professional values, such as integrity, trust, commitment, respect, empathy, confidentiality.
Unit 2 – Professional case studies
Demonstrate different roles and responsibilities having guests speakers in the area of food science, sports nutrition, academia, research, clinical nutritionist, dietician, health promoters and others. Build a CV and an e-portfolio, which will be an academic showcase of different practices carried out to date, including their placement details, past essays, blogs & links to social media pages. Tools for finding work. Smart goals.
Unit 3 – Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Role of CPD endorsements, planning your personal development and aligning your career to one or two areas in nutrition. Professional organisation, reviews career goals and update, MyNutriWeb.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 80
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Portfolio of student development, social media links, CV, case study report of a nutrition profession area of interest, past projects and assignments showcase. Including recommendations for further development
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Multiple Choice Questionnaire (MCQ) on AfN procedures and standards for nutritionists
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 10.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
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