This includes priority setting, setting long-term goals and setting behavioral objectives for patients. Students are expected to use computer programs for the analysis of nutrient contents of dietary intakes. Intermediate This experience is a continuation of the introductory affiliation. Opportunities are provided to improve counseling and management skills in an ambulatory setting. Much of the emphasis here is on children rather than adult patients.
Students develop skills in producing educational materials and teaching.
Students work cooperatively with other health care team members in providing comprehensive care to a clinic population which includes patients from a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Advanced Development of further computer applications is encouraged. Students counsel all types of patients particularly those having complex needs and frequently having multiple disorders. Inpatient Affiliations Acute Care Students function in the role of a clinical dietitian in an acute care hospital setting under the supervision of clinical dietitians who have specialized expertise in particular areas of nutrition intervention. The students initially observe the dietitian and assist in daily tasks.