The Profession of Dietetics
Fall Semester 2002, Monday, 4:40-5:30 PM
Schedule of topics & assignments DI Open Houses Announcements Grading Readings
Classroom: 60 Willard
Instructor: Linda Morrow, MNS, RD
Office: S-120-A
Henderson South
Office Hours: Fridays 3:15 - 4:00 or make appointment
Phone: 863-0806 (talk with Scott or
Suzy to
set up appointment with me)
E-mail: LMorrow@psu.edu (best way to contact me)
Course objectives:
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Exhibit a
basic knowledge of public policy development related to dietetics
(DPD requirement) |
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Explain a
public policy position regarding dietetics in a letter to a legislator (DPD
requirement) |
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Evaluate
ethical considerations for a dietetics professional including ethics of care
(DPD req't) |
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Use current
internet and information technologies (DPD
requirement) |
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Have
knowledge of current reimbursement issues, policies and regulations (DPD
requirement) |
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Exhibit a
knowledge of negotiation techniques (DPD requirement) |
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Develop a
personal professional portfolio including updated resume (DPD
requirement) |
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Identify the
stages and procedures to apply for a dietetic internship |
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Practice
problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in the decision of whether to
apply for a dietetic internship, the year to apply and the choice of which
to apply to and order of priority |
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Develop a
letter of application for a dietetic internship, graduate school, job, etc. |
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Complete a
dietetic internship application on the generic ADA electronic form |
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Compare
characteristics of selected professional organizations including the ADA |
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Practice
problem-solving skills as career alternatives and goals are formulated and
evaluated |
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Develop the attitude of a professional in nutrition/dietetics |
Course materials:
| Membership at $43 student rate in American Dietetic Association |
| Programs in Dietetics (Dietetic Internships and AP4) info found at www.eatright.org/cade/programs.html |
| ITOYA brand 8 1/2 X 11 art portfolio (6 pocket pages for $3.70 or 24 pocket pages for $7 at PSU bookstore) or equivalent 1/2-inch binder with plastic sleeves for portfolio assignment |
| Winterfeldt EA, Bogle ML, Ebro LL. Dietetics: Practice and future trends. Aspen Publishers, Inc. 1998. This is an optional resource for those who are interested. Cost about $45 new or $36 used. |
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