Browse Hierarchy NUTR5006: Professional Practice for Nutritionists 2

This module develops the knowledge and experience gained by students via the level 4 module 'Professional Practice for Nutritionists 1'. The students will learn about research guidelines and ethical considerations required to act in the best interest of clients. The module also requires students to do a field visit of a minimum of 6 hours in a food industry, nutrition or public health setting. Some specialist skills such as those required for motivational interviewing will be developed as part of this module. This module is based on the knowledge gained in some of the taught modules such as 'Research Methods in Sport and Health Sciences', 'Human Nutrition and Metabolism' and 'Food Science'. There will be training sessions to develop anthropometry skills and information will be provided to the students to have clearance to make them fit for practice in specific settings when on placement. The module will allow students to perform role-play to experience various situations in which they might be expected to practice so they could then reflect on their performance and make subsequent plans to improve their skills. The module will allow students to perform role-play to experience various situations in which they might be expected to practice so they could then reflect on their performance and make subsequent plans to improve their skills.