NUTR 534

Students will work with patients, residents, and clients with higher medical acuity, and/or requiring more complex and/or specialized medical care and treatment. They will use the Nutrition Care Process to provide individualized care to patients, residents, and clients in a variety of healthcare settings including acute care, long-term care, outpatient and primary care. Students will deliver nutrition care and medical nutrition therapy by conducting nutrition assessments, determining nutrition diagnoses, planning nutrition interventions, and monitoring and evaluating achievement of nutrition goals. Students will progressively manage an increasing caseload and complete staff relief to demonstrate entry-level dietetic competence.