Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module students should be able to:
i. demonstrate an understanding of professional autonomy and accountability in the acute setting
ii. demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice and the importance of this to contemporary dietetic practice in the acute setting
iii. describe and demonstrate application of the nutrition care process using the ADIME (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) model to cases requiring dietetic intervention in the acute setting
iv. demonstrate integration of theoretical and practice-based learning
v. understand the importance of interpersonal and professional relationships
Indicative Module Content:
Professionalism
Communication of complex information
Behavioural change skills within the acute healthcare setting
Clinical research ethics
Professional and ethical use of social media
Loss and grief
Legal aspects of professional practice
Open/protected disclosure/whistleblowing
Resilience
Irish healthcare policies, for example,Trust in care
Food sustainability
Creativity, innovation, business in dietetics