Professional and Leadership Skills in Nutrition and Dietetics

    Unit code: HHN6003 | Study level: Postgraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Prerequisites
    HHN4001 - Professional Communication and Behaviour Change Skill
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit will introduce the theory underpinning professional, leadership, business and entrepreneurial skills to support innovative practice in dietetics. Students will build on knowledge of professional practice within the scope of the National Dietetics Competency Standards, the Statement of Ethical Practice and Code of Professional Conduct. They will develop knowledge and skills in relation to leadership and management appropriate to their scope of practice.

    Students will build on knowledge and skills in medical nutritional management and public health, developing confidence to become innovative and future ready practitioners.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Articulate the scope of dietetic practice and professionalism within the framework of the National Dietetic Competency Standards, the Statement of Ethical Practice and Code of Professional Conduct;
    2. Contextualise theories and practices related to leadership and business skills as they apply to dietetic practice;
    3. Formulate business and marketing plans to support entrepreneurial approaches to dietetic practice; and
    4. Exemplify leadership strategies appropriate to dietetic practice.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Online test (30mins)
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Reflection on Workplace visit (1000 words)
    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Groups presentation of an innovation business and marketing plan (15mins)
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Group written business plan for an innovative dietetic practice (2000 words per student)

    Required reading

    No required text. Required reading materials from key academic journals and text books will be identified and linked through VU Collaborate.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master of Dietetics
    HCND | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
    Master of Dietetics
    HMDT | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

    Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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