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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Clinical Skills for Dietetics
Reference HS3129 Version 3
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To develop effective communication, education, and consultation skills, integrating these with the knowledge and professional behaviours essential for clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate robust assessment skills and generate a nutrition and dietetic diagnosis.
2 Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills required to determine appropriate outcomes and goals for dietetic care.
3 Plan an appropriate dietary regimen to achieve dietetic outcomes, taking into account individual circumstances, and provide practical dietary advice for a service user.
4 Demonstrate effective communication, education and consultation skills, using a person-centred approach.

Indicative Module Content
Consent, Nutrition and Dietetic Care Model and Process, clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, counselling, psychology and behaviour change, goal setting, outcomes. Multi-disciplinary team working, monitoring and evaluation of dietetic practice. Record keeping. Professionalism and Ethics. Reflection. Health and safety/risk assessment.

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Seminars, Keynote Lectures, Digital Learning Resources and Simulation with Volunteer Patients

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 50 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 100 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Observed Structured Practical Examination
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 (OSPE) is assessed as a competence. A minimum of Grade D in C1, a pass in C2 and C3
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A in C1, and a pass in C2
B B in C1, and a pass in C2
C C in C1, and a pass in C2
D D in C1, and a pass in C2
E D in C1, and a fail in C2; or E in C1, irrespective of 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 Successful completion of Stage 2, or equivalent.
Corequisites for module HS3128 Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Pearson, D and Croker H. Chapter 1.3. Changing Health Behaviour, in Gandy, J. (Ed) (2019) Manual of Dietetic Practice, 6th ed. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
2 Gable, J and Herrmann T. (2016). Counselling skills for dietitians, 3rd ed., Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
3 British Dietetic Association (2016). Model and process for nutrition and dietetic practice. British Dietetic Association. https://www.bda.uk.com/uploads/assets/395a9fc7-6b74- 4dfa-bc6fb56a6b790519/ModelProcess2016v.pdf Accessed August 2020.
4 Holli, B.B., and Beto, J.A. (2018). Nutrition counseling and education skills; a guide for professionals, 7th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
5 Rollnick S., Miler W.R. and Butler C.C. (2008) Motivational interviewing in health care: helping patients change behaviour. New York: The Guilford Press.
6 The bibliography will be updated annually to ensure the articles used are current to dietetic practice and reflect key issues.

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