NUT2030 · Communication in clinical nutrition

Overview

Skills in clinical nutrition communication is important in the educational progress of future nutritionists. It requires a combination of nutritional expertise and psychological understanding for nutritionists to work in the community settings. Well-developed nutrition communication and intervention programs have been shown to reverse issues related to dietary adherence. In this unit, you will explore the psychological theories and health models that underpin human health behaviours and the development of clinical nutrition communication skills.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Describe theories and models that influence the nutritional communication processes.
2. Illustrate effective communication skills to individual and group.
3. Implement cultural, empathy and professionalism competence when communicating to targeted individual or groups.
4. Design effective nutrition education and communication resources for targeted individuals or groups.
5. Apply critical thinking skills when providing clinical nutrition solutions to targeted individuals or groups.

Workload

An average of 6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 2 hours of lectures, 2 hours of workshops per week and 3 hours of practical every fortnight. 6 hours per week of self-directed study. Total per week = 12 hours

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.