• BIOL2007
• Practice Placement B

This is a 10 week practical placement set between community and hospital settings. The aim of this module is to provide an opportunity for the learner to begin to apply the theory and practical skills of nutrition and dietetics from years one and two in real-world settings. This will facilitate development of these skills at a basic level of competence under the supervised guidance of a Practice Placement Educator (PPE).

This is a placement session so the following syllabus represents the expected content learners will encounter whilst on placement:
1. The role of the Nutrition and Dietetics service within hospital & community settings including adults & paediatrics, primary care, health promotion and continuing care services.
2. An holistic approach to nutrition assessment, intervention, monitoring and evaluation.
3. Communication skills within the acute and community settings.
4. Interdisciplinary working within the acute and community settings.
5. Project planning in community nutrition and dietetics.
6. Presentation Skills in the work setting.
7. Code of Practice.
8. Evidence based practice- application of theory to practice.