Seminar in Clinical Applications of Nutritional Research - HNS 721x

Spring 2009 Section ETZ6
Class Meets on Tuesday 6:20pm-8:00pm in 4135 N
Office Hours: T 4:00-6:00pm, Th 6:00-7:00pm in 4212aN
 

Syllabus

Course Description:

The importance of the scientific literature in evaluating clinical techniques. Use and interpretation of this literature. Review of relevant research techniques. Examination of recent findings in topic of current clinical interest and their relation to clinical practice.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the seminar, student will be able to:

  • Perform a basic physical assessment
  • Develop a business plan
  • Participate in private practice and reimbursement issues
  • Describe alternative medicine modalities
  • Understand the concepts in each of the 5 domains to prepare for the RD examination

Course Requirements:

This seminar is part of the Dietetic Internship Program and must be taken in conjunction with HNS 722.2X: Fieldwork in Dietetic Practice II.

Students are expected to attend all scheduled seminar classes. Students will keep a logbook of activities in each rotation, present a summary of activities each week, and submit completed assignments.

Grade Distribution:

Assignments/Log 30%
Attendance/Participation 70%
Total 100%

Text Books:

Required Reading:

Schnoll, R. (2009). Brooklyn College Dietetic Internship Course Manual 2008-2009, Far Better Printing

and Copy Center, 43 Hillel Place, Brooklyn, NY 11210, (718) 859-3137. Store hours: M,T,Th  8am-7pm. W,F 8am-6pm.

Kelly, S. (2007).  The Nutrition Entrepreneur: How to Start and Grow a Great Business. New York, NY: Skelly Publishing. http://www.skellypublishing.com/
Bauer, K, & Sokolik, C. (2002). Basic Nutrition Counseling Skill Development. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth
Sarubin-Fragakis, A. (2007). The Health Professional’s Guide to Popular Dietary Supplements (3rd ed.). Chicago, IL: The American Dietetic Association
Pizzorno, J. E., Murray, M. T., & Joiner-Bey, H. (2002). The Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone