Description
This course is designed to help students examine and apply theory and knowledge of nutrition and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to practice through supervised practice experiences (32-40 hours per week). 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, psychiatric, 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