Description
This course is designed to help students examine and apply theory and knowledge of nutrition and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to practice through 32-40 hours per week of supervised practice experiences. Settings include: hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities. Diseases and conditions encountered during MNT rotations include, but are not limited to: general medicine, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, nephrology, psychiatry, intensive/critical care, and nutrition support. Students select a specialized elective rotation of interest, such as pediatric diabetes, metabolic or gastrointestinal clinic, pediatric weight loss program, eating disorders, bariatric, adult diabetes, outpatient oncology, or wellness settings. Biweekly seminars, readings, and assignments reinforce rotation experiences. Prerequisite: Admission to the DI Program.