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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics | |||
| Reference | HS3128 | Version | 3 |
| Created | March 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | June 2023 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide students with an understanding of the rationale for the modification of nutrient intake and the knowledge necessary for the practice of dietetics for the prevention and treatment of diseases and other conditions, including an understanding of the various aspects of clinical pharmacology. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse critically the theoretical knowledge base of diet therapy and integrate it into practical situations. |
| 2 | Discuss dietary treatments for selected disease states and the methods available to monitor and evaluate their efficacy, including risk management. |
| 3 | Evaluate the use of and optimisation of nutrition borderline substances. |
| 4 | Identify, explain, and evaluate key elements of clinical pharmacology that relate to dietetic practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The rationale for modification of dietary components critical care, care planning. Evidence-based dietary management of various diseases including: mental health, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, cancers, neurological disorders, learning disabilities, renal and liver disease, blood borne infections, adverse reactions to food, and metabolic conditions. Assessment of food and nutrient intake and estimation of requirements. Food fortification/ modification and practical application of dietetic products. Artificial nutrition. Nutrient exchange systems. Monitoring and evaluation of dietetic practice. Dangers of dietary manipulation and management of the consequences. Legal and ethical aspects of dietetic practice. Inter-professional practice. Clinical pharmacology, drug-nutrient interactions. Legal aspects of medicine management. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Seminars, Keynote Lectures and Digital Learning Resources. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 60 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 240 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Component 1 is case studies. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 0% | Outcomes Assessed: | |
| Description: | This relates to a minimum of 80% mandatory attendance of all scheduled module delivery. Attendance will be assessed on a pass/unsuccessful basis. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (coursework) comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required along with a pass in C2 | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A in C1 and pass in C2 |
| B | B in C1 and pass in C2 |
| C | C in C1 and pass in C2 |
| D | D in C1 and pass in C2 |
| E | E in C1 and pass or fail in C2 |
| F | F in C1 irrespective of pass or fail in C2 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 9 entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, 1991. Dietary reference values for food energy and nutrients for the United Kingdom. Report of the Panel on Dietary Reference Values of the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy. London: The Stationery Office. |
| 2 | LAWRENCE, J, et al., 2016. Dietetic and Nutrition Case Studies, 1st ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 3 | GANDY, J. 2019 Manual of Dietetic Practice, 6th ed. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell. |
| 4 | LOMER, M, 2014. Advanced nutrition and dietetics in gastroenterology. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell |
| 5 | GANDY, J, MADDEN, A and HOLDSWORTH, M. 2012. Oxford handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics. Oxford: New York |
| 6 | HICKSON, M. and SMTIH, S., 2018. Advanced nutrition and dietetics in nutrition support. Chichester: West Sussex: Wiley Blackwell |