Module Details

Module Code: n/a
Full Title: Advanced Nutritional Coaching
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner::
  • Rowan Kearns
  • Amanda Kearns
Departments: Life and Health Sciences
Module Description: Students will: Evaluate healthcare models and demonstrate understanding of the process of nutrition coaching and effective communication methods; Develop their information discovery and scientific writing skills; Appraise Nutrition Interventions and support for a range of complex needs and co-morbidities. Explore methods to overcome communication barriers.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Describe and discuss in detail the impact of nutrients and their status, gene-nutrient interactions and their potential role in the prevention of diet-related diseases.
MLO2 Synthesise and summarise information from a wide range of sources on Biological, Psychological and Social factors in relation to their impact on health, physical activity and ill health.
MLO3 Apply knowledge and understanding of diet and nutrition to address nutrition-related problems in different groups, cultures and societies.
MLO4 Recognise the moral and ethical issues associated with nutritional investigations and be acquainted with the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
MLO5 Demonstrate effective communication skills to communicate nutritional sciences at an appropriate level to both specialist and non-specialist audiences using a range of formats and approaches.
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
Nutritionist Opportunities
Exploring the role of the Nutritionist in various care pathways. Compare MRC and Biopsychosocial model of health in relation to a nutrition-related disorder.
Mapping Client Needs
Distinguish between Biological, Psychological and Social factors in relation to their impact on health, physical activity and ill health. Contemporary approaches to Biopsychosocial nutrition consultations. Identification of client needs and considerations in goal setting.
Working with Clients
Explore differences in individual consultations and group-based work. Designing the consultation process and ethical considerations, including data collection and consent.
Setting Goals
Building an effective meal plan and factors affecting adherence. Setting SMART goals and tracking progress.
Maintaining Change
Use of approaches such as Motivational Interviewing to support client progress. Facilitating continued care and lasting behaviour change.
Ethical Practice
Evaluation of Consultation Case studies to explore ethical scenarios, effective communications, maintaining boundaries.
Digital Communications
Uses, benefits and limitations for technology use in nutrition communication. Emerging digital communication approaches between health professionals and service users. Digital empathy.
Social Marketing
Social Marketing approaches. Professional Media communications including terminology and stigma.
Coaching Methods
Comparison of Coaching approaches eg Nutritionist-led, e-coaching, self-guided app-based, and Template Based programmes.
Support Networks
Signposting services: encouraging service users with red flag symptoms to seek medical advice, for example, in the context of bowel cancer screening. Consider sources of community-led support for example charities, support groups and e-forums.
Community Projects
Using props to communicate food and nutrition to a young audience, for example, in a youth club or school setting. Sources of funding for nutrition education.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 5 Learning Outcome 1,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
CA1: 600-word newspaper article accompanied by a 280 character Tweet based on a research paper (40%).
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
CA2: 5-minute vlog on current nutrition topic (30%)
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
CA3: Healthy Living Assessment with one-to-one communication (30%): Propose an outpatient-based coaching-style lifestyle intervention that implements personalised nutrition education for patients with complex needs. Map out service user journey, to include roles and responsibilities of wider support team and practical aspects, based on the Biopsychosocial model of health. Include resources used for data collection and patient care plan.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

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 No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Raija Kokko,Nina Smolander,Annukka Isokoski. (2021), DigiNurse Model, [ISBN: 978-952-7266-56-4].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Hasson F, Muldrew D, Carduff E, et al.. (2020), ‘Take more laxatives was their answer to everything’: A qualitative exploration of the patient, carer and healthcare professional experience of constipation in specialist palliative care., Palliative Medicine., 34(8),
    https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216319891584
Other Resources