DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND HOSPITALITY …



DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

College of Human Environmental Sciences

The University of Alabama

SUMMER 2016

Course number and title:

NHM 491 (W) - Directed Individual Professional Study

Course description:

Individual professional study in management, clinical, community dietetics, or in an area related to the field of food and nutrition. Requirement of a minimum of 160 clock hours spent in the assigned site. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.

Credit hours: 3 (A minimum of 160 clock hours. CP students are expected to complete a minimum of 200 hours)

Instructors: Ms. Lori Greene, MS, RD, LD. Mr. Alvin Niuh, MS, RD, LD, FMP 423 Russell Hall 424 Russell Hall P.O. Box 870311 P.O. Box 870311 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Tuscaloosa. AL 35487

Tel: 348-4710 Tel: 348-8235

lgreene@ches.ua.edu aniuh@ches.ua.edu

Department Secretary: Mrs. Elise Evans Tel: (205) 348-6157

Department Fax: (205) 348-3789 or 348-2982

Prerequisites:

NHM 362, 363, 365, 372, 374, 441, 442 or permission of instructor

Course goal:

The purpose of this course is to provide students an in-depth supervised practice in a major competency area of nutrition: clinical, community, or management. Student may select the area based on interest and learning goals.

Foundation knowledge and skills required by Academy that are addressed in this course:

|Areas addressed |Graduates will have knowledge of: |Graduates will have demonstrated the ability to: |

|1. Communication |- lay and technical writing |- document appropriately a variety of activities |

| |- media presentations | |

| |- public speaking | |

|4. Research | |- interpret current research |

Core competencies for the supervised practice component addressed in this course:

CD1 Perform in accordance with the Code of Ethics for the profession of dietetics.

CD3 Participate in professional activities

CD4 Perform a self-assessment, prepare a portfolio for professional development, and participate in lifelong learning activities.

CD6 Use current technologies for information and communication activities (perform).

CD42 Provide nutrition care for people of diverse cultures and religions across lifespan, i.e., infancy through geriatrics (perform).

KR2.3.b Identify and describe the roles of others with whom the RD collaborates.

Performance requirements of all independent studies:

1. Applies current research information and methods to dietetic practice.

2. Promotes positive relationships with others providing support to dietetic services.

3. Complies with the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (Code of Ethics, RD Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional Performance.



4. Engages in a program of self-development and continuing education.

Course Outlines:

The student will identify and arrange to secure a facility to complete a Self-Directed Professional Study. Once a potential facility is identified, the student should contact a potential Preceptor at the facility to discuss the possibility of completing his/her Professional Study at the facility. The student should develop a proposed list of learning objectives (minimum 5) to be completed, and be prepared to discuss these objectives with the Preceptor.

When an agreement between Preceptor and student is reached, the student should submit the “Student-Faculty Agreement” and the “Proposal Paper” to the instructor. See proposal paper instructions for additional requirements.

Note: Objectives are only “proposed” and are subject to change based on the facility and the situation. Any proposed objectives may be changed, and new objectives may be written or added during the completion of the professional study.

Written Assignments:

This course carries the "W" designation which partially fulfills the University Core Curriculum writing requirement. Writing proficiency within this discipline is required for a passing grade in this course. In order to pass this course, you must demonstrate the ability to write clear, logical, coherent, and carefully edited prose. Failure to do so will result in a grade of "F" for this course, regardless of your ability to perform in other aspects of the course. These assignments will be graded and commented upon and will become part of the assigned grade. All written assignments must be typed. References should follow the style used by the Journal of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The two individual assignments graded for writing proficient are:

1. Proposal paper for NHM 491 (paper will be graded and collect your proposal paper from the instructor before the end of the semester and include in your final report)

2. Final Report on completion of objectives.

A student who does not write with the skills normally required of an upper division student in the major will not be given a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs other course requirements.

All evaluation criteria for writing assignments will be clearly identified and explained to students when writing assignments are first assigned. The evaluation criteria may include but is not limited to the following: coherent sentences, logical, carefully edited prose, etc.

( Note:

1. You will be graded based on your ability to follow written instructions, therefore READ ALL

AREAS CAREFULLY. Pay attention to assignment requirements and details.

2. Many of the documents and forms can be found at ches.ua.edu. Click on FN Program,

then Link to NHM 491. Download or print the documents.

Course requirements:

This course requires the completion of several smaller individual components. A course grade will be assigned only after successful completion of all components.

I. NHM 491 Student-Faculty Agreement (SFA)

A student-faculty agreement must be completed under the supervision of the instructor before the student begins the supervised practice. No later than the end of the first week of the rotation, the student must return a finalized copy of the contract to the instructor. This finalized copy should have been approved by the preceptor at the rotation facility, and should detail any changes to objectives or rotation activities outlined on the original contract.

( Sequence for completing the SFA is as follows:

a. Identify and establish a facility/site to complete the NHM 491 (Location, time, preceptor’s name, contact information).

b. Establish the objectives you would like to accomplish.

c. Present objectives to the instructor for approval and/or revisions.

d. Present objectives to the site-preceptor for approval and/or revisions.

e. Have SFA signed by the instructor (before the start date) and preceptor before beginning (and no more than 1week after the start date).

f. Mail, email, or fax a copy of the signed contract to the instructor. Keep the original for your final report (see Grading checklist). If new objectives are established or changed during the independent study, appropriately document the changes in your final report.

II. Proposal for NHM 491

a. A proposal for the individual study must be submitted early in the semester that the student is registered for the course.

b. The proposal will include a 2-3 page description of the experience the student plans to complete for the individual study. In the proposal the student will discuss his/her professional goals and plans for the individual study, what he/she hopes to learn from the study, and how this experience relates to his/her professional goals. This is the first graded “writing” designated paper.

c. ( The proposal paper is due by no later than: TBA.

d. Students should obtain the graded copy from the instructor by the end of the semester. The graded copy must be included in the final report. (see Grading checklist)

e. Students with writing deficiencies will be required to address them prior to writing the final report. The instructor will provide individual assistance to the student and will provide any appropriate referrals for additional assistance to the student.

III. NHM 491 Final Report

a. A final report is required and should include all the components listed in the section below (use as a checklist/guide to organize your final report).

b. The Final Report is due by August 3 (please submit earlier if completion date is before August 3).

c. If your 491 experience ends after August 3, please submit the report immediately following the last

day of your 491 experience.

d. Reports can be mailed (or dropped off) to the instructor at the address listed on the syllabus or SFA. DO NOT email the report to your instructor.

e. The final report should be typed, neatly organized with appropriate tabs (based on your table of contents) and placed in a 3-ring binder.

Note: Use the grading checklist as the guide. This is only a summary with some additional comments. Organize based on the order listed on the grading checklist.

1. Grading checklist – initial, and include with final report.

2. Cover page – Info on: course name and number, students’ name, CWID, email, name of NHM 491 facility and location

3. Table of Contents - To create this, you may number the pages of your paper or create sections. All parts of the paper, should be listed with corresponding page/section number. List each major area of the case study, as well as subtopics. It will be easier on you in you used sections instead of page numbers.

4. Copy of NHM 491 Student-Faculty Agreement (SFA) Form – Include a completed & signed copy of the completed SFA.

5. NHM 491 Exit Survey Form - print from NHM 491 website, complete, and submit.

6. NHM 491 Summary of Experience flyer (see template on website, 1 page only)

7. Copy of formal Thank You letter sent to preceptor. – Immediately, upon completion of your 491 experience, write and send a “Thank-You” letter to your preceptor(s) and those you had an opportunity to work with during the 491 experience. Please use the formal business format, and check your spelling.

8. Copy of Proposal Paper (Graded copy) – Obtain your graded copy of the proposal paper from your instructor by May 2 and include the graded copy in your final report.

9. Professional Contact/Networking list – During the independent study, you will have opportunities to network with other professionals. Take advantage of all the opportunities. Make a list of individuals that you met during your independent study who you feel would be a valuable resource for the future. Collecting a business card is an easy way of documenting your contact list, otherwise obtain appropriate information (i.e., name, position, address, tel no, email, etc) and create a networking list.

10. Evidence of completing objectives. – Provide a written description detailing how each objective stated on the Proposal Paper was met. Use a “narrative format to document the learning outcomes.

Format Guide:

Objective 1 - State the full objective at the top of the page, using the same wording (or corrected version) that is on the Proposal Paper.

Summary of experience: This is where to describe and discuss the “what, where, when, how, why, whom” of the experience to accomplish the objective in a narrative format.

Note 1: Write several descriptive paragraphs that provide detailed documentation describing how the objective was met. The information should be written in such a way that the reader fully understands all the activities that were performed in order to meet the objective, skills acquired, and how competencies were met or evaluated, and level achieved. Attach and include any documentation (handouts created/used, photos, copies of PES, etc.) that are appropriate to support the stated objective.

Note 2: If objectives were changed or/and new objectives were written during the individual study, state the new objectives and report on them too. Provide documentation which serves as evidence of each objective’s completion. This may include photos, written materials you created, recipes developed/tested, outlines or videos of classes taught, etc. This section can be very creative, and should represent what you did. Provide appropriate references if these documents pertain to the objectives. This is the second “writing” designated paper.

Note 3: Do not put any written part of this section in plastic sleeves (samples of work, photos, and supporting material may be placed in a plastic sleeve). All work should be typed, double spaced, and 12 point font size.

11. RD Collaboration Interview (Competency: KR2.3.b Identify and describe the roles of others with whom the RD collaborates).

Instructions and Requirements:

1. Identify a minimum of 3 professionals/people that RDs collaborate with in your facility who are not in dietetics (ie, social worker, case manager, HR, vendor, etc.). The person may be from within (internal) the organization or from outside (external) the organization.

2. Develop a list of appropriate and relevant questions to use during the interview.

3. Schedule a time and day to conduct this interview with the person.

4. Upon completion, document each interview.

5. As a summary, briefly discuss the importance of collaboration between the RD and the non-RD you interviewed and the importance of collaboration towards providing care to the patient.

Notes:

Developing appropriate and relevant questions.

Since the purpose of this assignment is for you to learn, and be able to discuss the collaborative relationship-role of the RD and non-RD, your questions should help you achieve this goal. The better the questions, the more information you will get from the person. Try to avoid asking “open-ended” questions (yes/no responses). There is no limit of how many questions you need to develop or ask. You will need as many question as necessary for you to be able to discuss the collaborative nature of the RD-non-RD relationship. Be creative and think!

Scheduling an interview

You do not have to complete all the interviews in one day. The interviews can be completed at any time, as long as they are completed before you finish your experience at the facility. Please be aware that the person might have a busy schedule, so be considerate and you need to be flexible. You may have to conduct the interview in two parts (or more). It can be done in a formal or informal setting. Invite the person for a cup of coffee (You buy) and conduct the interview. Please make sure you thank the person (send a note) for his/her time.

Documenting the interview

For each person you interviewed, summarize the outcome of the interview in the following format:

Student Name: _______________________________________________________________

Name of Facility: ______________________________________________________________

Location (City, state) ___________________________________________________________

1st Person Interviewed:

a. Name of Person (Ex: John Doe)

b. Job Title and department (Ex: Director Quality Assurance, Dept of Quality Management)

Note: if person is external (identify the organization the person works for, and city and state. Get a business card from the person if available)

c. List the questions and summarize the responses for each question.

2nd person interviewed:

3rd person interviewed:

Etc.

12. Critical Incident Journals – See the “Critical Incident Journal” handout for instructions and requirements (also on the CHES website). There is no minimum or maximum number required, rather it will be graded based on the quality of the discussion on the “critical/reflective” component of the incident.

Format:

Scenario: Description of the incident/scenario. What happened? When did it happen? Where did it happen? Who were involved? What was done? How was it handled…and by whom?

Reflective: In your opinion what was the “critical” part of the scenario/incident. What are your thoughts (reflective) about how this issue was addressed/handled by…? What would you have done if you are that person …and why?

Note: No facility is perfect, so if you’re observant, you should be able to easily identify and discuss several critical incidents.

13. Student Self-Evaluation

a. Students must complete a self-assessment on him/herself using the “Student Final Self- evaluation Form” at the end of the independent study. Submit a copy of the form.

b. Based on the students’ self-evaluation, write and submit a 1-2 page evaluation on your experiences during the independent study. Identify strengths, weaknesses, areas of improvement, competencies acquired, etc.

14. Mid-evaluation (from Preceptor) – About 2 weeks into your professional study, ask your preceptor to complete a mid-evaluation on your performance using the “Mid-Evaluation form (from Preceptor)”. Meet with your preceptor to discuss the evaluation, sign the evaluation form and submit a copy to the instructor (by mail, email, or fax). Keep the original copy, and include in your final report.

15. Final Evaluation Form (from Preceptor) – At the end of your professional study, meet with your primary preceptor and discuss the evaluation, sign the evaluation form, and include in your final report. If you work with any other preceptors, please attempt to get an evaluation form completed by them.

Note: Please make copies of these evaluation forms for your own portfolio. Original copies will be kept by the instructor.

16. Appendices – organize and include any additional supporting materials in the appendices if appropriate (eg. Photos, education handouts, etc.)

17. Following instruction – You will also be graded based on your ability to follow written instructions, submitting work by due dates, organization, and overall professionalism.

Other Course Requirements

Academic misconduct:

All students in attendance at the University of Alabama are expected to be honorable and to observe standards of conduct appropriate to a community of scholars.  The University expects from its students a higher standard of conduct than the minimum required to avoid discipline.  Academic misconduct includes all acts of dishonesty in any academically related matter and any knowing or intentional help or attempt to help, or conspiracy to help, another student. 

 

Work turned in for a grade must represent each student’s individual efforts and demonstrate that particular student’s learning competency.  All acts of dishonesty in any academic work constitute academic misconduct.  This includes, but is not limited to, cheating and plagiarism.  PLEASE BE ADVISED THERE IS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY WITH REGARD TO ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT, AND ANY OFFENSE WILL BE REPORTED TO THE DEAN’S OFFICE FOR INVESTIGATION, AND WILL LIKELY RESULT IN A “F” FOR THE COURSE. The Code of Academic Conduct and Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures will be followed in the event that academic misconduct occurs.  Students should refer to the guidelines on academic conduct in the Student Handbook at and in the college catalog at .

           

The University of Alabama is committed to helping students to uphold the ethical standards of academic integrity in all areas of study. Students agree that their enrollment in this course allows the instructor the right to use electronic devices to help prevent plagiarism. All course materials are subject to submission to for the purpose of detecting textual similarities. will be used as a source document to help students avoid plagiarism in written documents. 

 

On June 1, 1999, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics implemented the third revision of the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics.  This code addresses the ethical expectations of each member of the profession as the Academy seeks to fulfill its mission to the general public, to the field of healthcare, and to the membership.  Principle 1 of this document states “The dietetics practitioner conducts him/herself with honesty, integrity, and fairness.”  Understanding the importance of honesty and integrity to the viability of each professional and the profession, the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at The University of Alabama supports this Code of Ethics wholeheartedly.  To this end, any student enrolled in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics who is found guilty of any act of academic misconduct will be immediately removed from the program, as well as subject to the penalties imposed according to the guidelines of The University of Alabama Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy.

Attendance policy:

Completion of this independent study is required for graduation, and mandates a time commitment in the assigned site of a minimum of 160 hours. CP students are required to complete a minimum of 200 hours. Time will be scheduled and verified by the site preceptor. Student will have to make the necessary arrangement with the site preceptor to make-up any missed time.

Note: Use the Time Log form (see website) to document all miss and make-up time and submit in your folder.

Dress Code:

Appropriate professional attire is required (see handout and guidelines on CHES website). Students failing to adhere to the dress requirements of the assigned facility will be sent home to change, and will receive a verbal warning. If a second violation occurs, the student will be dropped from the course, and a grade of “F” will be given. If you’re not sure what’s appropriate discuss it with your preceptor. It’s better to be more professional and conservative than might seem necessary.

Professional Presentation/Professionalism:

( Professional presentation includes but is not limited to the overall appearance of written work, keeping appointments and being at the facility or a specified location on time, adhering to the required dress code, and maintaining productive working relations with classmates, patients, preceptors, facility employees and staff, and faculty. Students are expected to conduct themselves according to the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Professional Practice of The Academy. IN THE EVENT A STUDENT DOES NOT MEET THE EXPECTATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION, THE STUDENT WILL RECEIVE AN “F” FOR THE COURSE, REGARDLESS OF ANY OTHER EVALUATIONS OR GRADES.

Grading policy:

a. A grade will be given only upon successful completion of all requirements as listed on the “Grading

Check list”.

b. A grade of “Incomplete (I)” will be posted for all students. The grade will be changed once the

presentation has been completed.

c. Grading scale: A (90 – 100); B (80 – 89); C (70-79); D (60-69); F (< 59)

Note: Writing proficiency must be demonstrated to pass this course. A grade of “B” is required to earn a Verification Statement

( Miscellaneous:

1. Make sure that your TB documentation is current. Certain facilities may have additional requirements (i.e. fingerprinting, background check, drug testing, etc.). It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the facilities requirements.

General Note:

1. Act Professionally!

- Dress, behave, and present yourself professionally in everything you do.

- Make your work, your BEST effort.

- Be on time, and timely with your work.

- You represent UA and the program.

2. Be Prepared for Ambiguities.

It’s okay to have “ambiguities”. Expect to encounter some, and learn to deal with it effectively. Ambiguities allow you to develop your problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Learn to be flexible. Ask good questions. Make appropriate adjustments and you’ll still reach your objectives.

3. Read Up!

Prior to starting your independent study, research and read-up any material that will help you do better.

4. Grab Hold of Opportunities!

Take advantage of opportunities that are given to you, even though they might not be a part of your overall objectives. All opportunities are opportunities for learning and growing as a student, as a dietitian, and as a professional. Do more than is expected of you!

5. Communicate and Problem Solve!

Learn to communicate clearly, professionally and in a timely manner. Learn to think and problem solve.

6. Have FUN!

“If you can’t have fun doing this, you’re not doing it right”. Have the right attitude. You choose your attitude; having an upbeat attitude will make working more fun.

“Success on any major scale requires you to accept responsibility… in the

final analysis, the one quality that all successful people have

is the ability to take on responsibility”.

- Michael Korda

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