NUTD9221 Community/Public Health Placement in Nutrition and Dietetics

This topic provides a placement at a metropolitan, rural or remote health service, supported by a Placement Educator who works there. Community/Public Health placements are located in metropolitan Adelaide, rural South Australia, interstate and overseas. The placement gives students the opportunity to develop and demonstrate entry level competencies required to work as a Dietitian in program development, small group education and facilitation and professional practice.

This topic aims to prepare students for the dietetic workforce by providing opportunities for them to develop and demonstrate entry level competencies in program development, small group education and facilitation and professional practice.

1. Knowledge and application of health promotion strategies
2. Knowledge and application of skills in nutrition ‘project' planning including needs assessment, implementation and evaluation
3. Knowledge and application of primary health care principles within the context of nutrition and dietetic practice
4. Knowledge and application of skills in group education and small group facilitation
5. Knowledge and application of skills in resource development
6. Professional attitudes and practices that reflect a competent health professional who values ethical behaviour and is committed to excellence and life-long learning
7. An ability to work as an effective member of a team and work collaboratively and productively with a range of people and professions
8. Productive critical self and peer reflection
9. Clear and effective communication skills