NUT5006 Practice and research in dietetics
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT5006 Practice and research in dietetics is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Summer A at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Summer A
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT5006
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUT5006
No unit lists NUT5006 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: NUT5002
Corequisite: NUT5003, NUT5004 and NUT5005
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M6002.
Overview
This unit fosters student's problem solving skills. It aims to extend students' research and dietetics knowledge and skills across a range of practice contexts to solve strategic and priority dietetics practice problems and scenarios in preparation to enter the workforce. This unit prepares students to enter the profession through consolidating professional practice skills and integrating learning across typical work contexts of practice of a dietitian.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Scientific paper (Individual)Threshold hurdle40%
- Peer review (1,000 words)10%
- Competency review and CPD plan (2,000 words)20%
- Teamwork assignment30%
- Attendance and participation (At least 85%)Competency hurdle-
- Professional behaviour appraisal formCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically review nutrition and dietetic practice, identifying gaps in knowledge and apply valid and relevant conclusions and recommendations for practice improvement.
- 2
Utilise research, leadership, communication (including negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution) and management principles and skills in approaching solutions to practice problems.
- 3
Work effectively as a member of a team creating innovative solutions to nutrition and dietetics practice problems.
- 4
Apply the principles of human resource management, budgeting and risk management to project management and research.
- 5
Synthesise and analyse information/data collected from practice and communicate scientifically.
- 6
Plan and evaluate own personal and professional development in preparation for entry into the profession.
- 7
Synthesise key learning from the degree as an entry level Dietitian and articulate areas of strength and areas for development post-graduation.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops10 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
This 12 credit point unit requires an equivalent of 24 hours per week of study including contact and private study hours. This unit will be front loaded at the beginning of the semester and towards the end of semester Week 10-12 with an intensive teaching block). The remaining time during semester is allocated for self directed learning and private study to progress learning in the unit during the clinical placement. A significant amount of learning is self directed and autonomous in this unit.
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
- Associate Professor Claire Palermo
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Claire Palermo
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT5006?
NUT5006 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUT5006 offered?
In 2021, NUT5006 runs in Summer A at Clayton.
Does NUT5006 have an exam?
No. NUT5006 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.