Foundations of Professional Practice

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces the foundational knowledge and competencies integral to the dietetics profession. Students will review the nutrition care process and explore ethical practice, evidence–based decision making and apply knowledge and skills essential for effective communication and collaboration and nutritional counselling. It will provide an understanding of adult learning principles with a focus on self-directed learning, reflective practice, cultural competence and an introduction to behaviour change theories in the context of dietetics. Credit will be granted for only one of HNU 225, HNU 235 or HNU 325. Prerequisite: HNU 142, 242. Three credits and nutrition communications lab.