Additional

Estimated Costs and Additional Requirements

Total Credits- 18

Cost per credit- (2008- 2009) - $695.00

Registration fee per semester (billed by cashiers) - $50

Books- $500

Transportation costs- $300 - $500 (depends on the price of fuel and your MPG)

Clothing for professional components- $100

Medical Examination and Immunizations- $250- 350

Criminal Record Check- $10 -$34, if required by State

Child Abuse Record Check- $10, if required by State

Malpractice Insurance- $35

Additional Requirements

Health Clearance

All students must provide evidence of a current physical examination. The following forms need to be completed and signed by a physician.

Health history

Physical examination

Immunization record

A current physical; PPD (two step TB test required); proof of rubeola and rubella antibody titer and Hepatitis B series, is one defined as one completed no earlier than one month before the student plans to begin the DI program. The student needs to have the second injection of the Hepatitis B series completed by the start of the program.

Form is available through Student Health Services at : Health History, Physical and Immunization Form

The completed form should be returned to Marywood University Student Health Service, attention of Ms. Carmel Williams, R.N. (before May 15, 2009)in an envelope marked "Distance Education Dietetic Internship Program". The University health office will be called to verify that the form has been returned. After May 15, 2009 the health forms should be sent directly to the program director. This requirement must be completed prior to the first day of supervised practice. No student will be allowed in a supervised practice setting without a current physical and current immunization record. If you or your physician have any questions about the forms, contact Maureen Dunne-Touhey, MS, RD, DI Director (570) 961-4751. The forms will be kept on file for two years, then discarded.

Since some facilities want to have a copy of the health form, please duplicate your completed form so that you will have a copy should one be necessary.

Vehicle

It is highly likely that students will need reliable transportation to complete their planned experiences. It is the student's responsibility to provide this transportation. Marywood University is not liable for any accidents or injuries that occur while the student is in route or at planned learning experiences.

Professional Meetings

Students are strongly encouraged to attend meetings of their local and state dietetic association, as well as pertinent seminars. The student may seek prior approval from the program director and the practice preceptor to count a seminar occurring during normally scheduled supervised practice time as part of their learning plan. In general, up to one seminar day per month will be permitted to count towards supervised practice. Seminar tuition is the student's responsibility.

Dietetic Association Membership

The American Dietetic Association

Full-time students are eligible to hold membership in the American Dietetic Association. See ADA membership application for information, or contact the ADA at 1-800-877-1600 ext. 4841 to request a membership application. Students are strongly encouraged to become student members.

State Dietetic Association

ADA informs state dietetic association of new ADA members residing in that state. Once you become a member of ADA, the dietetic association of your state of residence will send you membership information.

Local and District Dietetic Associations

Membership information about your local dietetic association should be available through local officers.

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