Course coordinator
Dr Breanna Lepre
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Medical Nutrition Therapy is one of the three domains of dietetics. This course provides foundation studies in MNT which supports the professional practice. It commences with the nutrition care process, nutrition screening and assessment and the management of accutely ill patients. The course builds on a strong background in biochemistry, physiology and nutrition science, applying therapies to assist those with a variety of acute conditions.
This course will provide students with foundation studies in Medical Nutrition Therapy, which underpins clinical dietetic practice. The course will commence with an introduction to the nutrition care process, followed by modular, case-based workshops which cover a range of acute and chronic conditions. DIET7101 involves significant pre-preparation for classes, pre-readings and case study preparation. Students will also engage in interprofessional simulation with students from other health care disciplines.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Relevant degree that includes studies in physiology, biochemistry and nutrition sciences
Course contact
Course coordinator
Ms Jess Cartwright
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Breanna Lepre
Ms Jess Cartwright
Clinic coordinator
Ms Jess Cartwright
Clinical educator
Mrs Kathryn Nolan
Ms Megan Boswell
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Workshops will be held on Tuesday (1pm-4pm) and Thursday (9am-12noon) during Week 1-Week 6 of Semester 1. Workshops are face-to-face and are held in the Connell Building (26), UQ St Lucia Campus. Workshops are not recorded.
The UQ clinic runs on a Monday and Friday (8am-4pm) over the duration of Semester (including the exam block). You will need to complete 5 days in clinic over the Semester.
The Interprofessional Simulation will take place on a Tuesday afternoon in weeks 7, 10 or 13. You will be allocated to only one of these sessions.
Aims and outcomes
Students will learn the key concepts of Medical Nutrition Therapy and how to apply Medical Nutrition Therapy in professional practice.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge, interpretation and application of medical nutrition therapy as an intervention in selected chronic and acute medical conditions.
LO2.
Critically appraise and translate scientific knowledge and principles related to nutrition into practical information for health professionals, clients and the general public.
LO3.
Apply the Nutrition Care Process in a client-centred manner to develop nutrition care plans.
LO4.
Understand medical terminology and abbreviations associated with selected medical conditions and common lifestyle diseases.
LO5.
Collect, analyse and interpret relevant health, medical, cultural, social, psychological, economic, personal, environmental dietary intake and food supply data in determining the health and nutritional status of individuals.
LO6.
Acknowledge the multiple factors that influence nutrition and health and apply this to practice.
LO7.
Work effectively within a dietetic student team in order to develop communication and process management skills, and facilitate peer-assisted, collaborative learning.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
In-Semester Exam
|
35% |
During timetabled exam: 17/04/2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Case Study
|
30% |
28/04/2025 5:00 pm |
| Reflection | Interprofessional Simulation Reflection | 15% |
9/06/2025 5:00 pm |
| Notebook/ Logbook, Role play/ Simulation |
Practical assessment: Logbook and OSCE
|
Logbook: Pass/Fail, OSCE: 20% |
Logbook: 13/06/2025 5:00 pm OSCE: 18/06/2025 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
In-Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
During timetabled exam: 17/04/2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Exam Format: Case studies, short answer and long answer responses covering material from the Semester
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Completed in-person.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Your deferred exam date and time will be determined by the course coordinator and communicated to you via your UQ student email account.
Case Study
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
28/04/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
This assessment task will assist you to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes required to apply the Nutrition Care Process in practice. You will be provided with a case study, and will be asked to conduct a nutrition assessment, diagnosis, develop intervention strategies and consider monitoring and evaluation. Further detail is provided on Blackboard.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Interprofessional Simulation Reflection
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
9/06/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L07
Task description
This assessment task asks you to critically reflect on your experience of the interprofessional simulation, your communication style and how you will continuously improve your interprofessional communication skills in preparation for placement and future professional practice. Further detail is provided on Blackboard.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via ePortfolio.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Practical assessment: Logbook and OSCE
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- Logbook: Pass/Fail, OSCE: 20%
- Due date
Logbook:
13/06/2025 5:00 pm
OSCE:
18/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE): The purpose of this assessment is to provide you with an opportunity to apply your nutrition knowledge and skills to the Nutrition Care Process. This assessment will assess your skills in gathering relevant information as part of a nutrition assessment, and your ability to display effective communication skills and build rapport.
Logbook: You will also be required to complete a clinic logbook (P/F) which will support you to track your progress in clinic. You will be required to demonstrate your developing skills such as working collaboratively within a dietetics team and application of medical nutrition therapy theory, as well as support your growth as a future dietitian committed to lifelong learning and improvement.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must successfully complete both assessment components to pass this course.Submission guidelines
Logbook: Submit via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
OSCE: Completed in-person.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Logbook:
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
OSCE:
You may be able to defer this exam.
Your deferred exam date and time will be determined by the course coordinator and communicated to you via your UQ student email account.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Logbook:
As this task is a course hurdle and Pass / Fail assessment item, students who submit beyond the specified due date/time without an approved extension, will fail this task and subsequently the course.
OSCE:
As this task is a course hurdle, students who do not complete the OSCE exam without an approved deferral, will fail this task and subsequently the course.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy most or all of the basic requirements of the course: (typically 0 - 24%) |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements of the course. Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some basic requirements have been met: (typically 25ﾠ- 44%) |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Fails to satisfy all basic requirements for Pass but is close to satisfactory overall and has compensating strengths in some aspects: (typically 45ﾠ- 49%) |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in the course: (typically 50 - 64%) |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight: (typically 65 - 74%) |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and more subtle aspects of the course, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non-routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas: (typically 75 - 84%) |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; work is interesting, surprising, exciting, challenging or erudite: (typically 85 - 100%) |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64).
This course contains ‘must pass’ assessment item, specifically the Practical assessment: Logbook and OSCE. Students must pass both assessment components of this assessment item to pass the course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 50% or higher, if the individual ‘must pass’ assessment item are not passed, a student cannot achieve a grade higher than a 3.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Clinic
Students are required to make up any missed clinic days to meet the course requirement of 5 clinic days.
Please follow the process for absences (below) as soon as you possibly know that you will be absent from clinic. The earlier we are made aware, the easier it is to make alternative arrangements.
If you are unable to attend for medical or extenuating circumstances, you are required to complete an absentee form and email the form as soon as possible to the Course Coordinator no later than two (2) calendar days after the date of the original class was held. You must submit supporting documentation along with your request. Please review the information listed on the medical or extenuating circumstances page for information about acceptable supporting documentation.
Workshops
Attendance at all workshops is strongly encouraged as material covered in the workshops will assist in successfully completing all aspects of this course. Workshops are intended to be interactive and workshops will not be recorded. Workshop slides will be available on Blackboard. Students who miss a workshop must complete the absentee form and submit via email to the Course Coordinator along with evidence to support your absence for verification purposes.
Any non-approved absences in clinic and workshops may result in a student being placed under the Fitness to Study policy.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
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Not Timetabled |
Online Module: Equip Aged Care Learning Module Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L06 |
Not scheduled |
Not Timetabled |
Online Module: Telehealth - Embracing technology in healthcare Learning outcomes: L03, L06 |
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 1 - Nutrition Care Process Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L07 |
Workshop |
Workshop 2 - Nutrition Assessment Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
|
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 3 - Nutrition Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring and Evaluation Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Workshop |
Workshop 4 - Malnutrition and Frailty Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
|
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 5 - Endocrine I Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Workshop |
Workshop 6 - Endocrine II Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
|
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 7 - Weight Management Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Workshop |
Workshop 8 - Cardiovascular Disease Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
|
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 9 - Paediatrics Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Workshop |
Workshop 10 - Adverse Food Reactions and Coeliac Disease Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Workshop |
Workshop 11 - IBS, IBD and Diverticular Disease Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Workshop |
Workshop 12 - Revision Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: