Overview

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Student guidance

Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Aims

The course aims to:

  • Produce competent and professional nutritionists and dietitians who are able to integrate and apply their advanced theoretical knowledge, skills and attributes to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness, through optimising the nutrition of communities and individuals, in a range of settings
  • Equip graduates with the skills required to conduct research and appraise the scientific literature to inform an evidence-based approach to research and practice
  • Prepare graduates to work with key stakeholders and partners within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) who are knowledgeable, ethical and effective health professionals
  • Provide a pathway for graduates to specialize in disability and human services

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and attitudes in order to analyse and synthesise complex nutrition and dietetic problems, taking into account recent development in nutrition and dietetic practice in a range of settings
2.
Reflect critically on theory and professional practice in order to arrive at innovative and creative solutions to nutrition and dietetic practice challenges
3.
Apply the principles of research and evidence-based practice, and advanced level communication skills to justify and defend nutrition and dietetic professional reasoning and decision-making
4.
Demonstrate professional knowledge around a conceptual disability perspective and apply positive disability perspectives to professional practice in nutrition and dietetics whilst recognizing the diversity and role of other health professionals
5.
Promote the physical and emotional well-being of people living with disability and utilize specialized knowledge to facilitate community participation of people living with disability
6.
Demonstrate autonomy and initiative in strategically managing one’s own learning and professional development
7.
Access complex and controversial nutrition and dietetic issues, propose ethical solutions and establish effective and respectful partnerships with other professionals, stakeholders and partners
8.
Assess complex and controversial nutrition and dietetic issues, and propose ethical solutions that take into consideration inter-disciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives
9.
Display exemplary professional behaviour that is consistent with the highest standards of accountability to the profession and community
10.
Enquire critically into nutrition and dietetic practice issues and, plan and execute a project that demonstrates an advanced level of autonomy and scholarship

Available in courses

Bachelor of Exercise Science, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics