Course outline. Code: NUT331 Title: Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management

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1 Course outline Code: NUT331 Title: Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management Faculty of: Science, Health, Education and Engineering Teaching Session: Session 5 Year: 2014 Course Coordinator: Dr Hattie Wright, hwright@usc.edu.au, Tel nr: Course Moderator: A/prof F Pelly 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description This course is an essential component of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics degree. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate skills and competencies in nutrition and dietetic practice management as outlined by the DAA Accreditation standards, demonstrating awareness of ethical and professional behaviour. Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management includes a theoretical component on leadership and management principles, organisational structure and behaviour, business principles and planning, industrial relations and legislation relevant to professional practice. 1.2 Course content Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management includes a theoretical component on quality management and practical application of profession-related management issues relevant to nutrition and dietetic practice. The following topics will be covered: Leadership and management theory and practice management - Management and leadership styles - Types of groups and their dynamics - Quality Management and quality improvement - Risk Assessment Organisational structure and behaviour - Principles of industrial relations - Theories of planning, including strategic planning - Principles of human resource management - Principles of conducting a meeting and meeting etiquette Business Principles and Planning skills for dietitians running a private practice - Principles of business and financial planning - Market research - Marketing - Business planning - Simple cost control measures and budgeting - Strategic planning - Compiling reports and submissions - Development of business cases Version Session Recfind File Number: F14968

2 Page 2 - Business contracts Industrial relations and legislation -Insurance Professional liability and indemnity Principles of human resource management in allied health - Recruitment and selection practices - Professional skills (including writing job applications, meeting selection criteria, and writing Curriculum Vitae) 2. Unit value 12 units 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Describe the theories of organisational structure and behaviour, business principles and planning, industrial relations and legislation, management, marketing and professional issues related to credible professional practice. Apply organisational skills, leadership and management theories, marketing principles and quality assurance to all aspects of professional practice. You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: Task 1: Online Test Task 2: Private Practice Expression of Interest and Business Plan Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: Ethical. Demonstrate professional leadership to promote the contribution of nutrition and dietetics to health and prevention of disease Demonstrate effective written communication skills Demonstrate a credible professional role by commitment to excellence in practice. Task 3: Job application Task 2: Private Practice Expression of Interest and Business Plan Task 3: Job application Task 3: Job application Ethical. Ethical. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Undergraduate Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of prerequisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions Students must be enrolled in SC Pre-requisites NUT321

3 4.3 Co-requisites Nil 4.4 Anti-requisites Nil Page Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (optional) N/A 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL) 5.2 Assessment tasks Task No. NUT331 Assessment Tasks Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it? 1 Online Test Individual 50 % 60 minutes End of week 2 Online 2 Private Practice Expression of Interest and Business Plan 3 Job Application selection criteria Individual 50% 2500 word max. Individual Formative 100% 1000 word max. End of week 2 End of week 1 Safe Assign In class. Assessment Task 1: Online Test Goal: Product: Format: Criteria Generic skill assessed Information literacy The goal of the online test is to assess your knowledge and understanding of the theories of organisational structure and behaviour, business principles and planning, industrial relations and legislation, management, marketing and professional issues related to credible professional practice. You will need to complete an online multiple choice test consisting of 40 questions. The online test will be available in week 2 following the intensive session. The 40 multiple choice questions will be related to the content that you have covered in the intensive course. Questions will relate to lecture material and recommended readings provided by the lecturer. This test contributes to 50% of the total assessment. Correctly answering the test questions indicates your ability to: 1. Describe the theories of organisational structure and behaviour 2. Understand business principles, planning and management, and industrial legislations 3. Understand the elements of credible professional practice and solve problems based on theoretical material. Skill assessment level Introductory

4 Page 4 Assessment Task 2: Private Practice Expression of Interest and Business Plan Goal: In this assessment task you will develop an expression of interest and dietetic private practice business plan using relevant business and management theory and practical processes. Product: The expression of interest and private practice business plan you create will be presented as a report and will outline the details required to set up your own small business. The report has a maximum word limit of 2500 words and is worth 50% of the total assessment. Format: You will be asked to write a draft expression of interest and private practice business plan which will be formatively assessed using a rubric by your peers in class during day 5 of this intensive one week course. The final report will have to be submitted via safe assign by Friday of week 2. Criteria Assessment will focus on: 1. Effectiveness of the application of the theory of management principles 2. Knowledge of specific professional requirements, including memberships and insurance responsibilities required in private practice. 3. Clarity of understanding in the processes required for starting a small business in dietetics. 4. Concise, original ideas and concepts presented. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Information literacy Developing Organisation Graduate Assessment Task 3: Job Application selection criteria Goal: Product: Format: Criteria This formative assessment task is designed to prepare you for applying for a job as an accredited practising dietitian. You will be required to complete a job application form and write towards the selection criteria of the job in an application letter.. The job application you submit will include a recent curriculum vitae and letter that addresses specific key selection criteria. This is a formative assessment task and will be assessed in class. Assessment will be based on: 1. Ability to write a curriculum vitae highlighting your qualifications, skills and experience 2. Ability to address the selection criteria with clear written expression Generic skill assessed Communication Skill assessment level Graduate 5.3 Additional assessment requirements Blackboard All students enrolled in this course will have access to course information on the Blackboard site. Students are strongly recommended to log onto the course site on a regular basis. All course announcements, course changes, posting of course materials and grades (via My Interim Results) will be accessed through Blackboard. It is the student s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access (either off campus or on-campus) in order to access Blackboard regularly and to complete required assessment tasks.

5 Page 5 Safe Assign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via Safe Assign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between the students submitted assessment item and all other work that Safe Assign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via Safe Assign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment A student s eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) The student has not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct 5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours This course is conducted as a two week intensive in Session 5 (July), requiring on-campus participation in workshops between 9-3pm Monday-Friday. 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Session 5 each year.

6 Page Course activities Teaching What key concepts/content will I Week / learn? Module Day 1 and 4 Day 2 and 3 Day 5 Principles of business and financial planning, business and management skills, running a small business, simple cost control measures and budget. Job applications, curriculum vitae, writing to selection criteria Leadership, management theories and principles of organisational structure, industrial relations and legislation. Job applications, curriculum vitae, writing to selection criteria Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities Lectures and Individual study, workshops with guest readings, small group speakers work. Lecturers and workshops with guest speakers 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) There are no specific texts for this course. Individual and small group work. 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements There are no specific requirements needed for this course. 7.4 Risk management There is minimal health and safety risk in this course. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable within campus areas. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Student Life and Learning provides additional assistance to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: or studentlifeandlearning@usc.edu.au

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