Course coordinator
Dr Breanna Lepre
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 & 3 builds on Medical Nutrition Therapy 1, focusing on the application of the Nutrition Care Process in individual case management. Students spend the equivalent of 25 days in placement across the semester, and 5 days in clinic, to support competence as an entry-level dietitian.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a modern title, describing a broad range of activities that encompass both treatment of diseases with diet, and enhancing general well being. This course is the second MNT course which will provide you with further foundation knowledge and skills to undertake practice in the management of nutrition issues for individuals and groups. DIET7205 builds on Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 to include behaviour and lifestyle modifications for the nutritional management of chronic conditions as well as more complex acute cases with multiple co-morbidities. It aims to develop highly client-centred practitioners positioned to create change. Learning is student-led with mentoring from the teaching staff.ﾠ
Medical Nutrition Therapy theory is coupled with Practical Placement in DIET7205. 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 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
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DIET7101, DIET7103
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
DIET7102, DIET7201
Restrictions
Master of Dietetics Studies
Course contact
Course staff
Course coordinator
Dr Karly Bartrim
Lecturer
Dr Breanna Lepre
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course will run on the MDiet Calendar Variation. This course includes workshops (face-to-face) in weeks 1-5, and Professional Placement (25 days in acute care, 5 days in clinic).
Workshops will be on Tuesday (morning and afternoon sessions).ﾠ
- Morning session: 9am-12noon
- Afternoon session: 1pm-4pm
Attendance at both workshops and placement (as per your roster) is compulsory. Refer to Blackboard for the Professional Placement timetable.
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 of medical nutrition therapy as an intervention in complex cases in the acute care setting and chronic lifestyle conditions.
LO2.
Demonstrate empathy and effective communication and rapport building skills to empower individuals to improve nutrition and health outcomes through engagement, collaboration, facilitation and education.
LO3.
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.
LO4.
Apply the nutrition care process in a client-centred manner to develop nutrition care plans to manage the nutrition care of individuals in acute and ambulatory care settings.
LO5.
Critically appraise and translate scientific knowledge and principles related to nutrition into practical information for health professionals, clients and the general public
LO6.
Work effectively within a dietetic student team in order to develop communication and process management skills, and facilitate peer-assisted, collaborative learning.
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 reflect on interprofessional practice skills including role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication, and client-centred care.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial/ Problem Set |
GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
26/7/2024 5.00pm |
| Quiz | Online Quizzes 1-3 | 30% |
The following due dates for the quizzes are: Quiz 1 2/08/2024 5:00pm Quiz 2 9/08/2024 5:00pm Quiz 3 23/08/2024 5:00pm |
| Reflection | Reflection: Understanding Cultural Safety | 15% |
19/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Placement, Reflection |
Competency Assessment and Learning Plan
|
Pass/Fail |
Placement Plan and Feedback Action (Learning plan): Due 5:00pm, end of week 1 of placement. Competency Assessment (video): Due 5:00pm, last day of clinical placement block. |
| Notebook/ Logbook |
Logbooks- Clinical Placement and Clinic
|
Pass/fail |
Clinical Placement Logbook: Due 5:00pm, one week after last day of placement. Clinic Logbook: 15/11/2024 5:00pm. |
| Presentation | Case study presentation | 25% |
11/11/2024 5:00 pm |
| Examination | Take home exam | 30% |
13/11/2024 5:00 pm
The questions will be available at 9am on Wednesday 13th of November. Students are to submit their responses by 5pm on the same day (Wednesday 13th November). |
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
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
26/7/2024 5.00pm
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 video that your team will choose during the tutorial class.
Part one requires you to complete a worksheet and will draw on the online and face-to-face content of the GEMS IPCP module one, focusing on role-clarification and client-centred care. Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet.
Part two requires you to complete a table and will draw on the on the online and face-to-face content of the GEMS IPCP module one, focusing on interprofessional communication, team functioning and client-centred care. Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet
Teams will need to submit both assessment pieces in the Assessment tab on the IPCP Blackboard course site at the end of the tutorial class. Additional information regarding submission will be provided on the HABS1240 GEMS 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
Please refer to the assessment information on Blackboard for further details and requirements for the assessment.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this 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).
Online Quizzes 1-3
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
The following due dates for the quizzes are:
Quiz 1 2/08/2024 5:00pm
Quiz 2 9/08/2024 5:00pm
Quiz 3 23/08/2024 5:00pm
Task description
Students will be required to complete three online quizzes during the semester, worth 10% each. Each quiz will consist of 20 multiple choice questions randomly selected from a pool of questions. The quizzes can be completed at any time before the due date, however, once the quiz commences, you have a maximum of 40 minutes to complete the quiz. Only one attempt at each quiz is allowed.
Submission guidelines
Completed via Blackboard link.
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.
Reflection: Understanding Cultural Safety
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
19/08/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L07
Task description
This assessment should be completed after engaging with Module 4 of the Understanding Cultural Safety modules on Blackboard.
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.
Competency Assessment and Learning Plan
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Placement, Reflection
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
Placement Plan and Feedback Action (Learning plan):
Due 5:00pm, end of week 1 of placement.
Competency Assessment (video):
Due 5:00pm, last day of clinical placement block.
Task description
This assessment task includes two components:
1) Placement Plan and Feedback Action (Learning plan): Students must complete this plan in preparation for placement.
2) Competency Assessment: The Competency Assessment asks you to self-reflect on your progress over your clinical placement experience, based on the DA National Competency Standards.
See Blackboard for details.
Hurdle requirements
Students must successfully complete this assessment to pass this course.Submission guidelines
1) Placement Plan and Feedback Action (Learning plan): Submit to course coordinator via ePortfolio
2) Competency Assessment: Submit assessment (video) to clinical educator or supervisor 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
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Logbooks- Clinical Placement and Clinic
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- Pass/fail
- Due date
Clinical Placement Logbook:
Due 5:00pm, one week after last day of placement.
Clinic Logbook:
15/11/2024 5:00pm.
Task description
See Blackboard for details.
Clinical Placement Logbook - Due one week after the end of the clinical placement block, 5pm.
Clinic Logbook - Due Friday 15th of November, 5pm.
Hurdle requirements
Students must successfully complete this assessment to pass this course.Submission guidelines
Both logbooks are to be submitted via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on Blackboard.
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
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Case study presentation
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
11/11/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
You will work individually to present a case study based on a patient / client that you have conducted an initial assessment with (any client) in your clinical experiences over the Semester (either in hospital or UQ clinic settings).
There are two components to this assessment task:
a) A video
b) A written component
See Blackboard site for more details.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin submission portal on Blackboard.
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.
Take home exam
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
13/11/2024 5:00 pm
The questions will be available at 9am on Wednesday 13th of November. Students are to submit their responses by 5pm on the same day (Wednesday 13th November).
Task description
Students will complete a take home exam including a case study and short answer questions.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 480 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
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: A grade of 1 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage from all graded assessment if 0 - 24%. A grade of 1 fails to satisfy most or all of the basic requirements of the course. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 2 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage from all graded assessment if 25 - 44%. A grade of 2 fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements of the course. Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some basic requirements have been met. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who either achieves a cumulative percentage for all graded assessment of 50% or higher but who does not pass the 'must pass' assessment item identified in the assessment summary, or who achieves a cumulative percentage for all graded assessment of 45% - 49%. A grade of 3 represents a failure to satisfy all basic requirements for passing the course, but is close to satisfactory overall and has compensating strengths in some aspects. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 4 will be awarded to a student who either achieves a cumulative percentage for all graded assessment of 50% - 64% and obtains a passing mark for the 'must pass' assessment item identified in the assessment summary. A grade of 4 represents a satisfactory understanding 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. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 5 will be awarded to a student who either achieves a cumulative percentage for all graded assessment of 65% - 74% and obtains a passing mark for the 'must pass' assessment item identified in the assessment summary. A grade of 5 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. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 6 will be awarded to a student who either achieves a cumulative percentage for all graded assessment of 75% - 84% and obtains a passing mark for the 'must pass' assessment item identified in the assessment summary. A grade of 6 demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and subtler 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. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 7 will be awarded to a student who either achieves a cumulative percentage for all graded assessment of 85% - 100% and obtains a passing mark for the 'must pass' assessment item identified in the assessment summary. A grade of 7 demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; work is interesting, surprising, exciting, challenging or erudite. |
Additional course grading information
This course contains ‘must pass’ assessment items, specifically the GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment, Competency Assessment and Learning Plan, Clinical Placement and Clinic Logbooks. Students must pass these assessment items to pass the course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 50% or higher, if the individual ‘must pass’ assessment items are not passed, a student cannot achieve a grade higher than a 3.
Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. For example:ﾠ84.5% and above will be rounded to 85% and 84.49% and below will be rounded down to 84%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF:
1. I've missed a compulsory workshop?
If you need to miss a workshop, please email the course coordinator (b.lepre@uq.edu.au) as soon as possible. You will not be penalised.
2. I've missed a compulsory practical activity (clinic and clinical placement)?
Students are not permitted to miss any practical activities (e.g. clinic, placement) for DIET7205 without receiving approval. Students must complete theﾠSchool of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences - absentee formﾠavailable from the HMNS website and submit via email to the Course Coordinator (k.bartrim@uq.edu.au)ﾠno later than five (5) calendar days after the date of the absence when the practical was held.
Absences on medical grounds:ﾠThis form must be accompanied by a medical certificate signed by a medical practitioner, registered pharmacist or registered nurse no later than two (2) calendar days after the original practical was heldﾠand stating that the student was unfit toﾠattend on the relevant day. Students are required to confirm, by signing theﾠSchool of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences - absentee form, that the medical practitioner is NOT a near relative or close associate (Examples of near relatives are partner, child, brother, sister or parent. Examples of close associates are close friends, neighbours and partners of children or colleagues).
Absences on non-medical grounds:ﾠThis form must be accompanied by a signed document (Statutory Declaration) detailing the grounds for the application supported by supporting evidence.
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 websiteﾠSubmit your Turnitin assignment - Library Guide
Note: When submitting, to check that you have chosen the correct file on theﾠPreview Submissionﾠpage and click on theﾠSubmit to Turnitinﾠbutton. Remember to download yourﾠdigital receiptﾠin yourﾠAssignment inboxﾠto 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 section 1.3 of the course profile.
Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications
The assessment tasks in this course evaluates students abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
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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 scheduled |
Not Timetabled |
Online module: Palliative Care This module is not assessable. |
Not scheduled |
Not Timetabled |
Online module: Genetic/metabolic disorders and rheumatic disease This module is not assessable. |
Not scheduled |
Not Timetabled |
Online module: Stomach and oesophagus conditions This module is not assessable. |
Not scheduled |
Not Timetabled |
Online module: Irritable bowel disease (IBD) This module is not assessable. |
Multiple weeks |
Placement |
Professional Practice 3 |
Week 1 |
Workshop |
Workshop 1: Eating Disorders Week commencing 22/07/2024 |
Workshop |
Workshop 2: Mental Health Week commencing 22/07/2024 |
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Week 2 |
Workshop |
Workshop 3: Stroke and Enteral Nutrition Week commencing 29/07/2024 |
Workshop |
Workshop 4: Dementia and Neurodegenerative Conditions Week commencing 29/07/2024 |
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Week 3 |
Workshop |
Workshop 5: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases Week commencing 5/08/2024 |
Workshop |
Workshop 6: Surgical Week commencing 5/08/2024 |
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Week 4 |
Workshop |
Workshop 7: Renal Week commencing 12/08/2024 |
Workshop |
Workshop 8: Oncology Week commencing 12/08/2024 |
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Week 5 |
Workshop |
Workshop 9: Critical Care Week commencing 19/08/2024 |
Workshop |
Workshop 10: Respiratory Conditions and Heart Failure Week commencing 19/08/2024 |
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Workshop |
GEMS Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Module Week commencing 19/08/2024 You will work in small teams in the tutorial with students from: Audiology, Dentistry, Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work and Speech Pathology. There is one module consisting of on-line preparation and a face-to-face tutorial class. You will work in your small team to engage in a range of learning activities to develop your knowledge and skills to help prepare you for working in interprofessional collaborative teams when caring for clients. |
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:
- Placement
- Fitness to Practise
- Immunisation
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: