Nutrition & Dietetics: Onsite Internship Courses

Courses

Summer Session II - 7 credits

• ND 565: Supervised Practice: Community Nutrition (4 credits) *
• ND 536: Communication Techniques in Nutrition & Exercise (3 credits)

Fall Semester - 12 credits

• ND 566: Supervised Practice: Food Systems Management (6 credits) *
• ND 560: Biochemistry of Nutrition and Exercise (3 credits)
• ND 581: Energy Nutrients & Alcohol (3 credits)

Spring Semester - 14 credits

• ND 568: Supervised Practice: Medical Nutrition Therapy (6 credits) *
• ND 590: Research Methodology (3 credits)
• ND 582: Vitamins and Minerals (3 credits)
• ND 500; Professional Practice (2 credits) *

* Supervised practice courses

Modules for Supervised Practice

Community Nutrition Rotation

• Introduction
• Ethics and Professional Development
• Legislation
• Health Promotion and Wellness
• Counseling: Motivational Interviewing/Communicating with the Public
• Evidenced-Based Research
• Business Plan

Food Systems Rotation

• Introduction
• Ethics and Professional Development
• Sustainability/Business Plan
• Food Safety and Sanitation
• Production and Service Systems
• Purchasing, Receiving, Storage and Inventory
• Quality Management and Productivity
• Human Resources
• Financial Management and Employee Scheduling

Medical Nutrition Therapy Rotation

• Introduction
• Ethics and Professional Development
• Nutritional Screening and Assessment
• Case Study
• Motivational Interviewing
• Long Term Care and Pediatrics
• Quality Management
• Business Plan - optional

Professional Practice

• Staff Relief
• RD Exam preparation and the programs final exam