NUT5001 Introduction to nutrition and dietetics practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT5001 Introduction to nutrition and dietetics practice is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs NUT3002 and NUT3082 and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 3 other tasks
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Requisites
Before NUT5001
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After NUT5001
3 units list NUT5001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: And must be enrolled in Master of Dietetics.
Overview
This unit introduces you to the practice of nutrition and dietetics. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of the dietitian in utilising nutrition in the prevention and management of disease across the continuum of care and a range of communication strategies. The unit will also provide significant opportunities for you to investigate and develop personal and professional identities and will extend your ability to reflect on skills required for professional practice. An introductory placement in a health care setting will allow you to develop understanding of the roles of the dietitian within the healthcare system, practise core dietetic skills and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Immersive |
Assessment
- Case Studies (3,600 words)Written40%
- Quizzes (Continuous through the semester)Quiz / Test30%
- Personal reflection (1,000 words) (Pass/Fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Structured clinical oral exam (20 minutes)ExaminationCompetency hurdle30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Examine personal and professional identity and professionalism for dietetic practice and integrate these into personal and professional learning.
- 2
Apply understandings of dietetic roles and practice across the continuum of care, from individuals to populations.
- 3
Employ core dietetic practice skills, including data collection and interpretation, assessment, communication and intervention strategies to formulate, implement and evaluate effective person-centred nutrition care for the treatment and prevention of disease.
- 4
Practice safely and professionally, as part of a dietetic and inter-professional team.
- 5
Apply nutrition counselling theory and utilise a range of communication strategies in developing practical, relevant and targeted nutrition conversations and interventions for diverse audiences across the continuum of care.
- 6
Integrate critical reflection and reflexivity, effective professional and personal communication skills and teamwork to illustrate problem solving.
- 7
Synthesise and communicate evidence-based findings and translate these into dietetic professional practice.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops80 hours
- Lectures20 hours
- Practical activities7 hours
- Tutorials4 hours
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
2hrs per week recorded lectures and reading own time over 10 weeks (pre-class) = 20hrs
8hrs per week workshops (4 x 2hr workshops) real time over 10 weeks (in-class) = 80hrs
2 x 3hr and 1 x 1hr clinical simulation practical activities = 7hrs*
*Please note that this is the actual contact time you will have for clinical simulation practical activities. These activities will be timetabled for 3 x 8hrs but you will be allocated to a set timeslot in groups.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Julia McCartan
- Unit Coordinators
- Katie Obrien
- Dr Julia McCartan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT5001?
You need NUT3002 and NUT3082 before you enrol; and NUT5004 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after NUT5001?
NUT5001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including NUT5003, NUT5004 and NUT5005. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is NUT5001 offered?
In 2027, NUT5001 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does NUT5001 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.