NSC562

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NSC562 - Professional Ethics and Best Practices in Nutrition Education and Counseling

Nutrl Sci & Wellness, Sch ofGraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

041740

Course Description

Students will learn and implement inclusive best practices in nutrition education and counseling to serve diverse audiences in preparation for supervised experiential learning in food, nutrition, and healthcare settings. This course will touch on various theories and best practices in culturally responsive education, counseling, leadership, and communication to help students demonstrate the professional competency required for dietetics professionals by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students will complete the course with a deeper understanding of the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nutrition and Dietetics and practice applications that align with the \"core values of customer focus, integrity, innovation, social responsibility, and diversity,\" including the influence of personal identities and biases on practitioner interactions. Students will complete written and oral deliverables, including self-assessments, reflections, case studies, and targeted education materials. Students will also begin the process of developing their professional digital portfolios.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Graduate

Enrollment Requirements

018511

Course Requisites

May be convened with

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No