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Overview

This topic will introduce students to effective communication and nutritional counselling skills required of Dietitians in entry level professional practice for one on one dietetic counselling, group education and developing educational materials. The topic will focus on the development of these skills through knowledge of theory and through practice in … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide opportunities for students to learn and develop effective communication and nutritional counselling skills for working with clients and patients using a client centred and self management approach
  • Provide opportunities for students to increase their confidence in working with individuals, groups, developing written educational material and reflective practice and be well prepared for their final year of placements

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Apply effective communication and nutritional counselling strategies to ensure nutrition practice that is person centred and culturally responsive
2.
Conduct a dietetic interview that demonstrates a variety of effective communication and counselling skills using ethical behaviour
3.
Apply education theory to develop effective nutrition education strategies for non-professional audiences
4.
Demonstrate effective skills in self reflection and peer feedback using reflective process

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Assumed knowledge

Knowledge of basic communication skills such as active listening, different questioning styles, reflecting feelings and content, use of encouragers, non verbal communication and how to build rapport, how to build trust and how to gather information.