Course coordinator
Ms Liliana Botero Zapata
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
Professional Practice 4 (or Medical Nutrition Therapy 4) builds upon coursework and practical placement experience in Medical Nutrition Therapy 1, 2 & 3. Students spend the equivalent of 25 days in placement across the semester, to support competence as an entry-level dietitian.
The University of Queensland undertakes professional practice through partnerships with a number of service providers (public and private sector). As per the DA Accreditation Standards, the University must demonstrate that each student receives 100 days of placement across their program and receives appropriate depth and breadth of experience that includes exposure to Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in acute and ambulatory settings, delivery of food service systems where MNT underpins delivery as well as public health nutrition experience. This course provides professional placement to obtain experience in MNT.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
Prior studies in DIET7101, ﾠDIET7103 andﾠDIET205ﾠﾠ
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DIET7205
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Ms Liliana Botero Zapata
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course provides students with professional practice experience to allow students to demonstrate competence in medical nutrition therapy to the level of safe entry practice.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrates professional practice clinical knowledge and skills by providing client-centered medical nutrition therapy to individuals in the acute and ambulatory care setting
LO2.
Demonstrates empathy and effective communication and rapport building skills to empower individuals and groups to improve nutrition and health outcomes through engagement, collaboration, facilitation and education.
LO3.
Demonstrates effective skills, and use of appropriate resources for behaviour change strategies or equivalent.
LO4.
Collect, analyse and interpret relevant health, medical, cultural, social, psycho-social, economic, personal, environmental, dietary intake and food supply data in determining the health and nutritional status of individuals.
LO5.
Apply problem solving skills to create realistic solutions to nutrition problems or life style related issues.
LO6.
Applies organisational, business and management skills in the practice of nutrition and dietetics.
LO7.
Demonstrates a professional approach in nutrition and dietetics, in accordance with relevant codes of conduct, ethical requirements and other accepted protocols and commitment to lifelong learning and reflective practice.
LO8.
Recognise and demonstrate interprofessional practice skills including role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication, conflict management, collaborative leadership, and client-centred care.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection, Role play/ Simulation |
GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
21/02/2025 - 28/02/2025
During timetabled tutorial class. |
| Reflection |
Learning Plan
|
Pass/Fail |
Due Friday of the first week of the relevant Professional Practice 4 placement block by 5:00 pm. |
| Reflection |
Competency Assessment (Video)
|
Pass/Fail |
Due Friday of the last week of the relevant Professional Practice 4 placement block by 5:00 pm. |
| Notebook/ Logbook |
Placement Logbook
|
Pass/Fail |
Due Friday one week following the relevant Professional Practice 4 placement block by 5:00 pm. Weekly updates to the Logbook are required to be sent to the Course Coordinator before each Mentoring Session. |
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
GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Reflection, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
21/02/2025 - 28/02/2025
During timetabled tutorial class.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
This is a team assessment, and all team members are expected to contribute equally to the team’s assessment items during the tutorial. Teams will be assigned prior to the tutorial. There are two (2) parts to this assessment both based upon a client case conference role play that your team will complete during the tutorial class.
Part one requires you to complete a worksheet and will draw on your case conference role play, focusing on role-clarification, team functioning and client-centred care.
Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet.
Part two requires you to complete a team reflection on the processes adopted during your case conference role play specifically focusing on interprofessional communication, team functioning, conflict management and collaborative leadership.
Length: The team reflection will be limited to 500 words.
Teams will need to submit both assessment pieces in the Assessment tab on the IPCP Blackboard course site prior to the end of the tutorial class. Additional information regarding submission will be provided on the IPCP Blackboard course site.
Please refer to the assessment information on Blackboard for further details and requirements for the assessment.
Hurdle requirements
Students must successfully complete this assessment to pass this course.Submission guidelines
Completed in-person, as an online submission via the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
As this task is Pass / Fail, students who submit beyond the specified due date/time without an approved extension, will fail this task.
Learning Plan
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
Due Friday of the first week of the relevant Professional Practice 4 placement block by 5:00 pm.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
In this Learning Plan, students must reflect on previous feedback and set learning goals to enhance their skills and competencies to support their professional practice.
Hurdle requirements
Students must successfully complete this assessment to pass this course.Submission guidelines
To be submitted via the relevant ePortfolio 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.
DIET7202 is in the final semester of the MDietSt Program. Applications for extensions on this assessment item may not allow the School sufficient time to finalise your mark for this assessment item and subsequently your grade for the course. Your grade may be held as incomplete (INC) on the finalisation of grades. Your grade will be finalised once all marks for the course have been finalised. Please be mindful of the impacts this may have on your graduation eligibility.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
As this task is Pass / Fail, students who submit beyond the specified due date/time without an approved extension, will fail this task.
Competency Assessment (Video)
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
Due Friday of the last week of the relevant Professional Practice 4 placement block by 5:00 pm.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
This assessment aims to evaluate students’ ability to critically reflect on their clinical placement experiences in relation to the Dietitians Australia Competency Standards though a video. Refer to Blackboard for detailed information on this assessment.
Hurdle requirements
Students must successfully complete this assessment to pass this course.Submission guidelines
To be submitted to the clinical educator or supervisor via the relevant ePortfolio 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.
DIET7202 is in the final semester of the MDietSt Program. Applications for extensions on this assessment item may not allow the School sufficient time to finalise your mark for this assessment item and subsequently your grade for the course. Your grade may be held as incomplete (INC) on the finalisation of grades. Your grade will be finalised once all marks for the course have been finalised. Please be mindful of the impacts this may have on your graduation eligibility.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
As this task is Pass / Fail, students who submit beyond the specified due date/time without an approved extension, will fail this task.
Placement Logbook
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
Due Friday one week following the relevant Professional Practice 4 placement block by 5:00 pm.
Weekly updates to the Logbook are required to be sent to the Course Coordinator before each Mentoring Session.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
Through the Logbook, students will demonstrate the development of professional and interpersonal skills, and competencies required for entry-level dietetic practice as aligned by the Dietitians Australia National Competency Standards through professional practice.
Hurdle requirements
Students must successfully complete this assessment to pass this course.Submission guidelines
To be submitted 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.
DIET7202 is in the final semester of the MDietSt Program. Applications for extensions on this assessment item may not allow the School sufficient time to finalise your mark for this assessment item and subsequently your grade for the course. Your grade may be held as incomplete (INC) on the finalisation of grades. Your grade will be finalised once all marks for the course have been finalised. Please be mindful of the impacts this may have on your graduation eligibility.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
As this task is Pass / Fail, students who submit beyond the specified due date/time without an approved extension, will fail this task.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: This course requires demonstration of particular national entry level competencies and progress towards others. Assessment uses reflective practice, peer assessment and assessment by clinical educators in practice sites. |
| F |
Course grade description: Failure to meet the required standards to a safe level will lead to failure in the course. |
Additional course grading information
Students must pass all assessments items to pass this course.
GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment
- Students who are unable to attend the module because they are away from Brisbane or ill on the day of the tutorial class, will be given an opportunity to complete the assessment individually. Successful completion of the assessment will enable a PASS grade for the module.
- For students who engage with the module, participate in the group work and submit a genuine attempt but do not achieve a pass grade for their submitted work, will be given a second opportunity to pass the module by completing a reflective essay. If this is task is successfully completed, a grade will be awarded based on the remaining assessment in the course.
- Students who do not engage with the module, fail to participate in the group work, or do not submit a genuine attempt, will be given an opportunity to complete a 5,000 word assignment on teamwork. Successful completion of this assignment will enable to be eligible to achieve a Pass grade for the course.
- Students who fail the module who do not complete either the reflective essay nor the teamwork assignment will be awarded a Fail grade for the course (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a Pass, a Fail grade will be awarded).
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT)
The assessment tasks in this course evaluate 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.
Attendance at 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 an absentee form and email the form as soon as possible to your 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.
Any non-approved absences may result in being placed under the Fitness to Study policy.
Placement Attendance
Students are required to make up any missed placement days to meet the course requirement of 25 placement days.
Only two conditions will be accepted for a student failing to attend placement:
- Medical
- Extenuating circumstances - legitimate and non-medical events (e.g., bereavement, private matters, elite sporting commitments).
Please review the information listed on the medical or extenuating circumstances page for information about acceptable supporting documentation.
If you cannot attend a placement day, you must email your site supervisor, to inform them of any absences as soon as possible and CC the course coordinator. You will need to provide evidence to support your absence for verification purposes. The course coordinator will then liaise with the site to arrange additional placement days as required.
Student are also required to complete an absentee form and email the form via email to the Course Coordinator no later than two (2) calendar days after the missed placement day/s was held.
What is Turnitin?
Turnitin is an electronic assignment submission tool. The tool provides your Course Coordinator with:
· a record of the exact submission time of an assignment
· an originality report indicating the percentage of your work that is an exact match of existing materials within the Turnitin database.
Instructions on how to submit an assignment using Turnitin are located on the UQ Library website
Submit your Turnitin assignment - Library Guide
Note:
When submitting, to check that you have chosen the correct file on the Preview Submission page and click on the Submit to Turnitin button. ﾠ
Remember to download your digital receipt in your Assignment inbox to confirm successful submission.
If a submission cannot be successfully completed, email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Administrator. For contact details refer to Course Contact section of the Course Profile
What is ePortfolio?
An ePortfolio is an online collection of evidence that shows your learning journey overtime. An ePortfolio is used to track students' development of professional skills or graduate attributes. Refer to Blackboard for more information on ePortfolio.
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.
Additional learning resources information
All additional learning resources will be available via Blackboard
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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Placement |
Professional Practice Placement Students must complete a total of 25 days of Professional Practice. Students will complete their placement either in:
See InPlace for your placement allocation. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Tutorial |
GEMS Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Module GEMS Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Module (Friday week one or week two) (Tutorials); You will work in small teams in a single 3-hour tutorial with students from; Audiology, Dentistry, Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work and Speech Pathology. This is one module consisting of on-line preparation and a face-to-face tutorial class. You will be allocated to a small team of students from different discipline backgrounds to engage in a range of learning activities, including a case conference role play, to develop your knowledge and skills to help prepare you for working in interprofessional collaborative teams when caring for clients. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 1 - Placement Overview Placement overview Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Workshop |
Workshop 2 and 3 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Revision Medical Nutrition Therapy revision Note: there are two workshops in Week 2. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
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: