NUTR Course Student Learning Outcomes
NUTR 100 - Introduction to Dietetic Technician Program
CLSOs are under review.
NUTR 121 - Human Nutrition
Students will be able to analyze dietary nutrient analysis data using a diet analysis program to identify diet and disease relationships, as well as risk for nutrient deficiencies.
Students will be able to apply the scientific method through the application of it to a laboratory experience and report.
Students will be able to identify commonly used nutritional terms.
NUTR 143 - Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy
Students will be able to list the components involved in the Nutrition Care Process.
Students will be able to identify basic medical terminology related to specific body conditions or diseases.
Students will be able to identify the nutritional components of a diet necessary to meet daily dietary needs for individuals of various ages and lifestyles.
Students will be able to plan modifications of the normal diet in regard to specific body conditions or diseases, and discuss the need for accuracy in following any diet prescribed by a physician.
Students will be able to define the psychological factors involved in planning, preparing and serving food to the sick.
Students will be able to discuss appropriate techniques for educating the patient regarding dietary changes, recognizing the importance of patient rights and patient lifestyles.
NUTR 220 - Food Service Systems Management
CSLOs are under review.
NUTR 221 - Quantity Food Purchasing
Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to calculate necessary foods to purchase for a given recipe on a menu.
Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to standardize a recipe to meet the needs of a given number of individuals.
Students will be able to work effectively as a team towards a common goal.
NUTR 223 - Principles of Nutrition
Students will be able to apply scientific principles learned in biology classes to the integration of complex nutrition concepts.
Students will be able to apply nutrition principles in the analysis of data regarding nutrition intake.
NUTR 233 - Community and Lifecycle Nutrition
CSLOs are under review.
NUTR 243 - Medical Nutrition Therapy for Dietetic Techs I
Students will be able to apply knowledge of calculating formulas and delivery of formulas for patients requiring nutrition support.
Students will be able to identify common diseases which require nutritional intervention and accurately address the nutritional needs of a person with these diseases.
Students will be able to write a comprehensive nutrition care plan on a specific disease state.
NUTR 244 - Medical Nutrition Therapy for Dietetic Techs II
Students will be able to identify common diseases which require nutritional intervention and accurately address the nutritional needs of a person with these diseases.
Students will be able to write a comprehensive nutrition care plan on a specific disease state.
NUTR 253 - Cultural Considerations in Nutrition and Health Care
CSLOs are under review.
NUTR 291 - Nutrition Internship-Food Service
Students will be able to satisfactorily complete 150 hours of supervised practice in food service management in a hospital setting under the direct supervision of a preceptor and the indirect supervision of the Dietetic Technician Program Coordinator.
NUTR 292 - Nutrition Internship-Community
Students will be able to satisfactorily complete 150 hours of supervised clinical practice in a community setting under the direct supervision of a preceptor and the indirect supervision of the Dietetic Technician Program Coordinator.
NUTR 293 - Nutrition Internship-Clinical
Students will be able to satisfactorily complete 150 hours of supervised clinical practice in a hospital setting under the direct supervision of a preceptor and the indirect supervision of the Dietetic Technician Program Coordinator.
NUTR 298 - Special Topics in Nutrition
Students will be able to exhibit the knowledge of the specific substantive area of nutrition being studied.
Students will be able to synthesize existing knowledge, abilities and skills with new practical skills while gaining some theoretical understanding of the substantive area of nutrition being taught.
