Internship Practicum I

Six credits · Undergraduate

A 14-week practicum course which prepares students to meet the entrance requirements for dietetic practice. Students work with preceptors in institutional and community settings to develop their assessment and communication skills; learn to plan; learn the basis of nutritional care; and choose a practice-based research project. Prerequisites: HNU 145, 146, 142, 225, 261/242, 262, , 351, 355(352), 356, 365, 385, 452(353/354), 485; an overall average of 70 in the HNU program and an overall average of 75 in HNU courses, and minimum course grade of 65 in HNU 351, 355(352), 452(353/354); acceptance into the IDI program. Graded as pass/fail. Six credits.