2.3.4. Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics TO: FROM: RE: Prspective Interns Dnna Plummer, MS, RD, LD Jaleh Dehpahlavan, PhD., MS, RD, LD Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics at Life University Thank yu fr yur interest in the Life University Internship Prgram. Yu will find the answers t mst f yur questins in the attached Student Handbk fr the Internship Prgram. After reviewing this handbk if yu have any questins, please cntact: Dnna Plummer, MS, RD, LD Jaleh Dehpahlavan, Ph.D., RD, LD Assistant Prfessr, IP Directr Assciate Prfessr, DP Directr Life University Life University 1269 Barclay Circle 1269 Barclay Circle Marietta, GA 30060 Marietta, GA 30060 770-426-2736 770-426-2736 770-426-2698 Fax 770-426-2698 Fax dplummer@life.edu jalehd@life.edu We lk frward t hearing frm yu.
Cllege f Undergraduate Studies Department f Nutritin Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics Handbk The Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics at Life University has been granted initial accreditatin by the Accreditatin Cuncil fr Educatin in Nutritin and Dietetics (ACEND) f the Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics, 120 Suth Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicag, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-0400 ext. 5400. Life University Cllege f Undergraduate Studies Department f Nutritin 1269 Barclay Circle Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 426-2736
TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Intrductin..3 Prgram Philsphy...3 Missin Statement..4 Prgram Gals 5 Financial Aid 6 Cst t Students 6 Credentialing Prcess fr Dietetics Practitiners.6 Accreditatin Status 7 Admissin Requirements t the IP Prgram & Cmputer Matching 7-9 Internatinal Student Rules, Regulatins & Prcedures.10 Expected Cmpetence t Be Attained By Graduate 10-11 Registratin Examinatin Eligibility 11-12 Plicies & Other Requirements..12-14 Life University Nn-Discriminatin Plicies Prfessinal Standard Patient/Client Cnfidentiality and Access t Infrmatin Insurance Requirements Prtectin f Privacy f Infrmatin Persnal Files Prgram Outcme Data Grievance Prcedures Injury and Illness Plicy Dress Cde Attendance...14 Grade Plicy & Fees 14 Immunizatin Plicy...15 Rtatin Exemptin Plicy...15 Curriculum Descriptin fr Dietetic Internship..16-17 List f Instructrs & Preceptrs 18 2
THE MISSION OF LIFE UNIVERSITY The missin f Life University is t empwer each student with the educatin, skills and values needed fr career success and life fulfillment based n a vitalistic philsphy. The University s undergraduate, graduate and prfessinal prgrams - each ne cmmitted t excellence in teaching, learning, research and the verall student experience - ffer a visin and the prmise fr a meaningful life, the prficiencies necessary t achieve ptimum persnal perfrmance and the wisdm t becme transfrmatinal leaders in an increasingly diverse, glbal and dynamic wrld. INTRODUCTION The Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics at Life University is a 9-mnth (41 weeks/1640 hurs f didactic (360 hurs) and supervised practice experience (1200 hurs) pst baccalaureate prgram. The prgram prvides interns with the necessary knwledge & skills t be eligible t sit fr the natinal registratin exam fr dietitians and t pursue a variety f career pprtunities in the field f dietetics. Up t sixteen interns can be admitted t the prgram, which starts the first week f September, and is cmpleted by June f each year. The Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics at Life University has tw ptins t select frm and they are as fllws: Nn-Degree Optin: The prspective interns pting fr this track will be eligible fr financial aid and the tuitin is $8,000. Graduate Degree Optin: A. MS in Clinical Nutritin: The interns f the Life University Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics have the pprtunity t apply t the Master s Degree in Clinical Nutritin and receive 9-transfer credits frm the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics tward cmpletin f this degree. B. MS in Sprt Health Science: The interns f the Life University Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics have the pprtunity t apply t the Master s Degree in Sprts Health Science with a cncentratin in nutritin and receive 16 credits frm the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics tward cmpletin f this degree (12 credits: fr cmpletin f the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics and 4 credits: fr cmpletin f Independent Study). If the Graduate Degree Optin is selected, a prspective intern must apply t the Master s Prgram separately. The tw prgrams are nt cmbined, therefre, acceptance t ne des nt guarantee acceptance int the ther. In rder t be accepted t either, the prspective intern must meet the admissin requirements fr the particular prgram. If Graduate Optin A is selected, a prspective intern will nly have t pay fr 43 credit hurs t btain the Master s Degree in Clinical Nutritin (MS requires 52 credit hurs). If Graduate Optin B is selected, a prspective intern will nly have t pay fr 36 credit hurs t btain the Master s Degree in Sprt Health Science (MS requires 52 credit hurs). NOTE: The prspective intern must nt wrk r take classes that cnflict with the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics hurs. PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY The Department f Nutritin designed the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics t share knwledge and prvide sund training t dietetic prfessinals in rder t meet the increasing demand fr nutritin experts. As students f the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics at Life University, ne will receive a variety f experiences fcused n clinical, management, and cmmunity nutritin. The prgram is nine mnths in duratin and will include instructinal and wrk related experiences. Upn cmpletin f the prgram, the student will have been expsed t the entire scpe f practice in dietetics and will have a wrking knwledge f clinical, cmmunity, and administrative dietetics with an emphasis in clinical. 3
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The missin f the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics is t supprt the Life University missin and prvide practical experience and training fr the interns, s that the prgram graduates will have the knwledge and skills t effectively meet the respnsibilities f nutritinal services in cmmunity, clinical, managerial psitins and becme leaders in their chsen field. Upn cmpletin f the prgram and receipt f the Verificatin Statement, the graduates will pass the Natinal Registratin Examinatin fr dietitians. The missin f the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics is t als prepare graduates academically and prfessinally s that they may integrate, apply, and practice theretical knwledge necessary t prvide quality nutritinal care in a cst effective manner, pursue innvatins and leadership, bth in the wrk place and in prfessinal assciatins. Upn cmpletin f the prgram, the graduates will be eligible t take the registratin examinatin fr dietitians. 4
PROGRAM GOALS Gal #1 1. Graduates f the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics (IP), will pass the natinal registratin exam fr dietitians and be qualified and prepared fr a variety f career pprtunities in the field f dietetics. Success Criterin t Assess Gal # 1: Gal #1 is assessed by mnitring the: 1a. percentage f interns wh enter the prgram and cmplete the prgram within 150% f the time planned fr cmpletin. 1b. percentage f IP graduates wh take the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam and pass n the first attempt. 1c. percentage f IP graduates wh take the RD exam and pass n the secnd attempt. Gal #2 2. Graduates f the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics (IP) wh desire emplyment will btain a psitin in the field f dietetics and will have the knwledge and skills t effectively meet the respnsibilities f the psitin. Success Criterin t Assess Gal # 2: Gal #2 is assessed by mnitring the: 2a. percentage f IP graduates wh btain a psitin in the field f dietetics within 6 mnths f graduatin. 2b. percentage f IP graduates wh start their first psitin as a Registered Dietitian feel well prepared fr the psitin. 2c. percentage f IP graduate s emplyers feel that they are well prepared fr the psitin. Gal #3 3. Graduates f the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics (IP) will integrate theretical knwledge int applicatin/practice by cmpleting research prjects and will apply current research infrmatin int practice. Success Criterin t Assess Gal # 3: Gal #3 is assessed by mnitring the: 3a. percentage f IP graduates wh incrprate scientific knwledge and evidence based research int their practice. 3b. percentage f IP graduate s emplyers wh acknwledged that their emplyees incrprate scientific knwledge and evidence based research int their practice. Gal #4 4. Graduates f the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics (IP) will develp skills and mtivatin t pursue life lng learning s they can meet the requirements f cntinuing educatin f the Cmmissin n Dietetic Registratin. Success Criterin t Assess Gal # 4: Gal #4 is assessed by mnitring the: 4a. percentage f IP graduates wh apply t advanced degrees within 3 years f graduatin. 4b. percentage f IP graduates wh keep current with their registratin and licensing within 3 years f graduatin. 4c. percentage f IP graduates wh set up prfessinal develpment plans. 5
FINANCIAL AID Financial aid is available fr the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics. Fr mre infrmatin, cntact Melissa Waters at (770) 426-2901. COST TO STUDENT 1. The tuitin fee is $8,000. This fee will include instructin as well as wrk experience 2. Health insurance and prfessinal liability insurance is mandatry. Students must btain insurance cverage prir t admissin t the prgram. Liability insurance can be btained thrugh the Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics at a cst f apprximately $75.00 fr liability and $350.00 fr health fr the nine-mnth duratin. 3. Students are respnsible fr prviding their wn husing, meals, transprtatin and gas csts t/frm rtatin sites. Csts vary based upn preferences. The apprximate cst is estimated t be between $8,000 t 12,000. Infrmatin regarding husing can be btained thrugh the Life University Office f Student Affairs at 770-426-2700. 4. Textbk(s) fr the prgram will average $600.00. 5. White lab cats, stethscpe, sphygmmanmeter, and penlight r flashlight are required ($150). 6. Applicatin fee fr cmputer matching by D&D Digital Systems is $50.00. 7. Applicatin fee t use Dietetic Internship Centralized Applicatin System DICAS is $40 fr the first applicatin and $20 fr each additinal applicatin. 8. Applicatin fee fr prcessing applicatin by Life University is $65.00. 9. Registratin Exam Review ($350-450). Students must either take the review curse within 1 mnth f graduatin r shw the registratin receipt fr payment f the curse in rder fr the Verificatin Statement t be issued at the end f the prgram. 10. Sme rtatin sites may require backgrund checks fr the interns and require the interns t pay fr this cst, which culd be between $20-200. Sme rtatin sites may als require the intern t repeat the TB test and/r any ther immunizatins, which may cst between $15-150. 11. Upn acceptance t the Internship Prgram, 10% f yur tuitin ($800) is required prir t the start f the prgram t secure yur psitin (this is nnrefundable if yu decide nt t cntinue with the internship). 12. Students are required and respnsible fr becming a member f the Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics. The fee is $50.00. CREDENTIALING PROCESS FOR DIETETICS PRACTITIONERS Students are required t g thrugh a sequential three-step prcess t becme a Registered Dietitian. Thse steps are: 1. Cmpletin f the didactic prgram in dietetics with minimum academic requirements as set frth by the Accreditatin Cuncil fr Educatin in Nutritin and Dietetics (ACEND) f the Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics. 2. Cmplete an ACEND accredited internship 3. Pass the Natinal Dietetic Registratin Exam The cmpletin f this prgram fulfills the secnd step in the prcess. This gives the student the cmpetence and eligibility t take the natinal Dietetic Registratin Exam. 6
ACCREDITATION STATUS The Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics at Life University has been granted initial accreditatin by the Accreditatin Cuncil fr Educatin in Nutritin and Dietetics (ACEND) f the Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics. Accreditatin Cuncil fr Educatin in Nutritin and Dietetics (ACEND) Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics 120 Suth Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicag, IL 60606-6995 800/877-1600 ext. 5400 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS & COMPUTER MATCHING 1. Cmpletin f the curse wrk required fr a Didactic Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics (DP), which is accredited by the ACEND f the Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics and having cmpleted a Bachelr f Science Degree (transcripts must indicate BS Degree Cmpleted). *If any applicants have graduated mre than 5 years ag, they must take the fllwing curses prir t the start f the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics at Life University: NTR 306 Advanced Nutritin NTR 309 Assessment, Interviewing and Cunseling NTR 311 Fdservice Operatins NTR 401 Nutritin Therapy I NTR 402 Nutritin Therapy II NTR 413 Nutritin Therapy III When cmpleting yur applicatin, yu must include prf f taking these curse r equivalent curses and must be cmpleted by the start f the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics. *If yu are submitting a Declaratin f Intent with yur applicatin, yu must prvide yur Verificatin Statement befre the internship starts. If the Verificatin Statement is dated prir t 1987, yu must prvide a Verificatin Statement indicating that yu have cmpleted current DP requirements (dated after 1987). The prgram directr s signature must be in an ink clr ther than black t distinguish an riginal frm a phtcpy. 2. Verificatin Statement r Declaratin f Intent *issued by the Prgram Directr f the schl. 3. Grade pint average in regard t cmpletin f the academic requirements. Overall GPA f 3.0 Science GPA f 3.0 Nutritin GPA f 3.25 4. Three written reference letters - tw academic and ne frm wrk supervisr r persnal clleagues. 5. A persnal statement including 1,000 wrds r less that answers the fllwing questins: Why d yu want t enter the dietetics prfessin? What are sme experiences that have helped t prepare yu fr yur career? What are yur shrt-term and lng-term gals? What are yur strengths and weaknesses r areas needing imprvement? 6. 2 cpies f all fficial final transcripts (if yu have nt cmpleted the BS Degree at the time f sending in the applicatin, yu must bring 2 cpies f the fficial transcripts n the first day f the DI Prgram. 7. Student must have access t SKYPE r OOVOO in rder t have an interview via vide cnferencing r in persn if required (if deemed necessary). 7
8. Cmputer matching NOTE: Freign students wh received their BS Degree frm ther accredited universities in their cuntry must have translatin f their degree and transcripts by the fllwing institutin: Glbal Educatin Grup, Inc. 1650 Altn Rad Miami Beach, FL 33139 USA Phne: (305) 534-974 Fax: (305) 534-3487 www.glbaledu.cm/evaluatin_apply_fr_evaluatin.html OR Jsef Silny & Assciates Internatinal Educatin Cnsultants 7101 SW 102nd Avenue Miami, FL 33173 305/273-1616 Fax: 305/273-1338 r 273-1984 inf@jsilny.cm www.jsilny.cm OR Wrld Educatin Services, Inc. (WES) Bwling Green Statin PO Bx 5087 New Yrk, NY 10274-8057 212/966-6311 Fax: 212/966-6100 inf@wes.rg Please duble check n the link belw t assure the agency yu chse is still acceptable. Here is the link fr all CDR apprved Freign Degree Equivalency Validatin Agencies: http://www.eatright.rg/becmeanrdrdtr/cntent.aspx?id=9725 NOTE: If yu are sending translatins f yur degree, in the US Summary Equivalency sectin it must state what the internatinal degree is equivalent t and that it is equivalent t at least a minimum f a Bachelrs Degree frm a reginally accredited cllege r university (institutin) in the United States (US). If the wrd Reginally Accredited are nt there then the evaluatin reprts is nt valid and wuld nt be accepted. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selectin prcess will be a tw-phase prcess fr the 16 slts. The initial phase will be based n the assessment f admissin requirements 1 thrugh 7. The final phase will be based n assessment f admissin requirements 1 thrugh 8. The names f the applicants selected during the final phase will be sent t D&D Digital Systems fr cmputer matching. Cmputer literacy, vlunteer and extra-curricular activities are als cnsidered in selecting students. COMPUTER MATCHING: All applicants t the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics (IP) and mst Pre-prfessinal Practice Prgrams (AP4) must participate in cmputer matching. Applicants shuld request instructins and a mark/sense card t priritize their IP r AP4 preferences. Applicants shuld request this material frm any Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics apprved Didactic Prgram in Dietetics r frm D&D Digital Systems. This request shuld be made t allw turn arund time fr submitting by the D&D Digital Systems pstmark deadline. There is n charge fr this material; hwever, there is a $50.00 charge fr cmputer matching that is due with the applicant's priritized ranking. 8
Life University s prgram cde is 210 when cmpleting the sense/mark card. Address requests t: D&D Digital Systems 304 Main Street Suite 301 Ames, IA 50010 website: www.dnddigital.cm email: dnd@sigler.cm EACH STUDENT MUST COMPLETE BOTH STEPS OF A 2-STEP PROCESS Please remind yur students Applicants must create an accunt n EACH f 2 websites (different lgins will be assigned fr each website) t 1. Submit applicatins t Internships 2. Priritize/rank Internships fr matching http://www.dnddigital.cm APPLICATION PROCEDURE T apply fr the Life University Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics, students must d the fllwing: Student applying t the Life University Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics will need t apply thrugh the nline Dietetic Internship Centralized Applicatin System (DICAS). Students applying fr the internship can g nline t apply after Dec. 1, 2013. The applicatin must be cmpleted by 11:59 p.m. CST n Feb. 15, 2014. There is a $40 fee t use DICAS fr the first applicatin and $20 fr each additinal applicatin. Applicants wh apply t internships using DICAS will be asked t cmplete a persnal statement in 1000 wrds r less that answer the fllwing questins: Why d yu want t enter the dietetics prfessin? What are sme experiences that have helped t prepare yu fr yur career? What are yur shrt-term and lng-term gals? What are yur strengths and weaknesses r areas needing imprvement? Official transcripts frm all clleges and universities attended shuld be sent t: DICAS - Transcript Dept., P.O. Bx 9118, Watertwn, MA 02472. The applicatin must include three references with their names and cntact infrmatin -- including e-mail address. This will trigger an e-mail message requesting cmpletin f a reference frm. Applicants must als register nline at www.dnddigital.cm fr cmputer matching by 11:59 p.m. CST n February 15, 2014. There is a $50 fee fr this service and applicants can pay with a credit card. If yu have questins regarding the cmputer matching prcess cntact D&D Digital at 515/292-0490. There is a $65 applicatin prcessing fee that shuld be mailed t Life University Department f Nutritin 1269 Barclay Circle Marietta, GA 30060 9
Selected applicants may be cntacted fr an interview in early March. Interviews can be dne in persn r by phne. Any questins regarding the applicatin prcess can be directed t: Dnna Plummer MS, RD, LD email: dplummer@life.edu Phne: 770-426-2736 Internatinal Student Rules, Regulatins & Prcedures Internatinal students are nt eligible t apply t the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics nly but yu can apply t the MS in Clinical Nutritin Prgram. The fllwing year yu will be eligible t apply t the IP Prgram, since yu wuld be cnsidered a degree seeking student. Applicants must meet all admissin requirements fr the MS Prgram and then apply t the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics. Fr additinal infrmatin regarding the MS in Clinical Nutritin, cntact Jaleh Dehpahlavan at 770-426-2736 r jalehd@life.edu. EXPECTED COMPETENCE TO BE ATTAINED BY GRADUATE Scientific and Evidenced Based Practice: Integratin f scientific infrmatin and research in t practice 1: Upn cmpletin f the prgram the graduate will be able t: Select apprpriate indicatrs and measure achievement f clinical prgrammatic, quality, prductivity, ecnmics r ther utcmes Apply evidenced based guidelines, systemic review and scientific literature (such as Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics Evidenced based library, Ccharane Data base f Systematic Review and the US Department f Heath and Human Services, Agency fr Health Research and Quality, Natinal Guideline Clearinghuse Web sites) in the nutritin care prcess and mdes and ther areas f dietetics practice Justify nutritin prgrams prducts and services using apprpriate evidence r data Evaluate emerging research fr applicatin in dietetics Cnduct research prjects using apprpriate methds, ethical prcedures and statistical analysis 2: Prfessinal Practice Expectatins: beliefs, values, attitudes and behavir fr the prfessins dietitian level f practice Practice in cmpliance with current federal and state regulatins practice in cmpliance with Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics Scpe f Dietetic Practice Framewrk, Standards f Prfessinal Perfrmance and Cde f Ethics fr the Prfessin f Dietetics Demnstrate prfessinal writing skills in preparing prfessinal cmmunicatins (eg research manuscripts, prject prpsals, educatinal materials, plicies and prcedures) Design, implement and evaluate presentatins cnsidering life experiences, cultural diversity and educatinal backgrund f the target audience Use effective educatin and cunseling t facilitate behavir change Assign apprpriate patient care activities t DTR s and supprt persnnel 10
Refer clients and patients t ther prfessinals and services when needs are beynd individual scpe f practice Demnstrate imitative by practively develping slutins t prblems Apply leadership principles t effectively achieve desired utcmes Serve in prfessinal and cmmunity rganizatins Establish cllabrative relatinships with internal and external stakehlders t facilitate individual and rganizatinal gals Demnstrate prfessinal attributes such as advcacy critical thinking, flexibility, time management Perfrm self assessment, develp gals and prepare draft prtfli fr prfessinal develpment Demnstrate assertiveness and negatins skills while respecting life experiences, cultural diversity and educatinal backgrund 3: Clinical and custmer service: develpment and delivery f infrmatin, prducts and services t individual, grups and ppulatins Perfrm the Nutritin Care Prcess and use standardize nutritin language and use standardized language in a variety f settings Develp and demnstrate effective cmmunicatin skills using ral, print, visual, electrnic and mass media methds fr client, emplyee r marketing Demnstrate and prmte respnsible use f resurces including emplyees, mney, time, water, energy etc Develp and deliver a prduct, prgrams and services that prmte health and wellness Deliver respectful, science based answers t cnsumers questins cncerning emerging trends Crdinate prcurement, prductin, distributin and f gds and services Develp and evaluate recipes and menus fr acceptability, affrdability that accmmdate varius ppulatins 4: Practice Management and use f Resurces: strategic applicatin f principles f management and systems in the prvisin f services t individuals and rganizatins use rganizatinal prcesses and tls t manage human resurces, safety, security and sanitatin perfrm management functins relating t safety, security, and sanitatin cnduct custmer service quality management activities participate in public plicy activities use current infrmatics technlgy t develp, stre, retrieve and disseminate infrmatin and data prepare and analyze quality, financial, r prductivity data and develp a plan fr interventin cnduct feasibility studies fr prducts, prgrams and services btain and analyze financial data t assess budget cntrls and maximize utcmes develp a business plan fr a prduct r service cmplete dcumentatin that fllws prfessinal guidelines as apprpriate t the setting participate in cding and billing fr dietetic/nutritin services REGISTRATION EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY After cmpletin f the prgram, the directr f the prgram will prvide the student with a student exit packet. The student must then d the fllwing: 1. Cmplete the Name/Address Verificatin Frms prvided by the Prgram Directr. 2. Return the CDR Cpy (this cpy t be returned t CDR by the Prgram Directr) t the Prgram Directr n r befre the deadline. The Prgram Directr will submit this riginal frm t CDR. 3. Retain the Name/Address Verificatin Frm, Student Cpy fr yur recrds The Student Cpy is t be used when yu have a name/address change after yu have submitted the riginal CDR cpy t yur Prgram Directr. 11
When a name/address change ccurs, ntify the Prgram Directr f the change(s) via FAX s that he/she can revise yur student recrd and advise CDR by attaching this fax cpy t yur riginal frm. If yu are unable t cntact yur Prgram Directr, please FAX the frm t CDR, attentin Peggy Andersn, at (312) 899-4772. Make sure yu cmplete ALL areas f the Change Frm, including previus address (the address yu submitted t yur Prgram Directr) and new address, Prgram Directr s name and fur-digit prgram cde fund n yur Verificatin Statement frm yur Prgram Directr indicating cmpletin f yur supervised practice. 4. Prgram Directrs will frward the Cmputerized Registratin Eligibility Applicatin t CDR. Yu will receive a letter cnfirming yur registratin eligibility frm CDR apprximately tw t three weeks fllwing Prgram Directr submissin t CDR. 5. Refer t the February 1999 JADA, page 156, fr an article entitled, Cmputer-based testing: A new experience in 4 easy steps and the Octber 1998 JADA, page 1102, fr an article entitled, Cmputerbased certificatin tests integrate testing and scring, increase cnvenience fr a detailed descriptin f the eligibility prcess. 6. Inquiries shuld be directed t Peggy Andersn at (312) 899-0040, extensin 4764 r email Peggy at panders@eatright.rg. The Registratin Examinatin fr Dietitians is given year rund at ver tw hundred apprved Sylvan Learning Crpratin sites natinwide. All test sites are pen Mnday thrugh Friday and the eligible candidate must call the Sylvan testing site t schedule an appintment t take the examinatin. Applicants shuld keep the fllwing in mind: 1. Make certain the Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics is furnished with a current mailing address. 2. The examinatin fee is apprximately $200. 3. The test is multiple chice, with a minimum f ne hundred and twenty five questins. 2. The authrizatin t take the examinatin expires after the test is taken ne year after authrizatin. POLICIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS LIFE UNIVERSITY NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES: Life University believes in a nn-discriminatin plicy fr all withut regard t race, clr, creed, sex, natinal rigin, age, r physical r mental handicap. Admissin requirements and prcedures shall prtect students civil rights and cmply with institutinal equal pprtunity plicy. PROFESSIONAL STANDARD: Students must fllw the prfessinal standards that gvern the prgrams, which include: patient/client cnfidentiality and access t infrmatin, dress cde, the student is expected t read material and cmplete assignments n time and have them ready fr presentatin at the appinted time, students must fllw the plicy and prcedures f the University and any ther institutins that they perfrm rtatins, and they must be respectful t the peple they wrk with. Fr a reslutin f any cnflicts, please fllw the grievance plicy. PATIENT/CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION: The infrmatin cntained in the health recrd belngs t the patient, and the patient has a prtected right f infrmatin in accrd with the federal Health Insurance Prtability and Accuntability Act (HIPAA). All infrmatin cncerning patients, their health and persnal affairs is cnfidential. Dietetic Interns are authrized t have access t all patient infrmatin in rder t assess the patients nutritinal needs accurately and are required by federal HIPAA law t be trained in Privacy practices. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Students must purchase and maintain health and prfessinal liability insurance cverage fr the duratin f the prgram f study (liability must be a minimum f $2,000,000 each 12
incident/ccurrence and $4,000,000 annual aggregate). The health and liability insurance can be purchased frm Seabury & Smith, fr liability insurance call (877) 687-0845, and fr health insurance, call (800) 503-9230. T be eligible fr the grup-discunted price, students must be a member f the Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics. Fr infrmatin n becming an Academy f Nutritin and Dietetics member g t the website at www. eatright.rg, under Membership Benefits. Prf f insurance must be prvided t the prgram directr during the first week f the prgram. Students are respnsible fr their safety t and frm the University and rtatin sites, and must take all precautinary measures t assure safety. Students are liable fr all medical r health care (emergency r therwise) while at Life University r at rtatin sites. PROTECTION OF PRIVACY OF INFORMATION: The student has the right t privacy. Infrmatin cncerning the student's prgress will nly be made available, if the Prgram Directr deems necessary, t thse invlved in the actual training prcess. PERSONAL FILES: Persnal recrds are kept strictly cnfidential. They are released t authrized persns within the hspital fr fficial use nly. Other than t verify the dates that the student participated in the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics, utside parties r agencies are nt prvided any infrmatin cntained in persnnel recrds, except as specifically authrized in writing r as required by law. The infrmatin in the student's file is available fr their review at any time. It is preferred that an appintment be made with the prgram directr in advance. PROGRAM OUTCOME DATA: Data is available as requested in writing, yu can send an email t dnna.plummer@life.edu t btain this infrmatin. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES: Students are asked t try t reslve any prblems n their wn by discussing the issue with the persn directly invlved. Any prblems that the student cannt reslve shuld be brught t the attentin f the Prgram Directr. If the prblem cannt be reslved between the Prgram Directr and the student, the student shuld ntify the Department Head. If the Department Head is nt able t slve the prblem, then the Department Head will refer the matter t the Dean f Cllege f Undergraduate Studies, wh has the final authrity. INJURY AND ILLNESS POLICY: Students are respnsible fr their safety t and frm the University and rtatin sites, and must take all precautinary measures t assure safety. Students are liable fr all medical r health care (emergency r therwise) while at Life University r at rtatin sites. Each facility has a plicy fr injury r illness n the jb. The dietetic interns are required t alert the preceptr if injury r illness ccurs and the preceptr will then guide the intern thrugh the prper prtcl. The dietetic intern must als ntify the Directr f the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics f the incident. DRESS CODE POLICY: The dress cde is an imprtant part f the image we want t present at preceptr sites & rtatins. Dietetic interns are required t wear prfessinal clthes that are neat, clean, and apprpriate in style fr their assigned rtatins. Very casual attire r clthes f extreme style are nt acceptable. Sme clinical and nn-clinical rtatins have mre strict plicies t prtect the welfare f their clients/patients and fr yur safety. PLEASE CHECK THAT YOU ARE AWARE AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING: N visible tatts, bdy piercings/jewelry are permitted during rtatins; belly ring, brw ring, nse ring, tngue ring, excessive earrings are nt acceptable. Hair, including facial hair, shuld be neatly grmed and maintained; extreme hair clr/style (i.e. pink, platinum, mhawk, spikes) is nt acceptable. Hats are nt acceptable. N denim f any kind. N leggings r stirrup pants; N shrts r mini-skirts; N lw-cut tps r see-thrugh shirts; shwing cleavage is nt acceptable. N halter tps r midriff shirts; N sandals r flip-flps; 13
N tennis shes, unless wrn with apprved scrubs r unifrm. N T-shirts r lg shirts, unless wrn as apprved unifrm. During clinical and fdservice rtatins, pen-te shes and high-heels/spikes are NOT permitted; slacks shuld at least tuch the ankle; Capri pants are nt acceptable. Fdservice rtatins may require hairnet, unifrm, and special shes; fake nails and nail plish are nt acceptable. Lab cats are required during clinical rtatins; scrubs may be permitted with lab cat at sme facilities. Identificatin badge must be wrn at all times, while n the university premises and rtatin sites. The first vilatin f the dress cde plicy will result in a verbal warning and dismissal t change clthes. The secnd vilatin f the dress cde plicy will result in a written warning and dismissal t change clthes. The third vilatin f the dress cde plicy will result in terminatin frm the Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics. ATTENDANCE: The Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics at Life University is a full-time, 41-week prgram which starts mid-august thrugh mid-june f each year. The student must be available 8 hurs per day, 5 days per week fr the duratin. Absence and tardiness will nt be allwed. Exceptins will be made fr emergencies up t 6 weeks at the discretin f the prgram directr/department head. The first vilatin (unexcused absence r tardiness f greater than 15 minutes) will result in a verbal warning. The secnd vilatin (unexcused absence r tardiness f greater than 15 minutes) will result in a written warning. The third vilatin (unexcused absence r tardiness f greater than 15 minutes) will result in student s dismissal frm the prgram. A ttal f tw days fr emergencies will be allwed withut having t make up the time. Any ther time ff must be apprved by the prgram directr/department head and will be made up as fllws: -all missed rtatins must be made up as sn as pssible, but make-up rtatins must nt interfere with the scheduled rtatins, and students will need t make arrangements fr make-ups n the weekends r evenings. It is the respnsibility f the student t arrange all missed rtatins with the rtatin site, and each rtatin must be cmpleted befre starting a new rtatin. -all missed lecture r discussin sessins must made up by cmpletin f a special prject assigned by the prgram directr/department head (ex. case study presentatins, literature review presentatin r cmmunity wrk). GRADE POLICY & FEES: Students will receive grades and evaluatin upn cmpletin f each rtatin. Each rtatin will be evaluated at mid-rtatin (may be verbal) and upn cmpletin. Students will cmplete each rtatin successfully and must receive a grade f 85% r higher t be eligible fr graduatin. Rtatins nt cmpleted successfully may be repeated ne additinal time, assuming the student has acceptable attendance and fllwed the prfessinal standards set by the prgram. After the secnd chance, the student may be terminated, if terminated due t attendance prblems, nt fllwing the prfessinal standard, r nt being cmmitted t the prgram, the student will nt be entitled t a refund and is still respnsible fr the remainder f the tuitin. Students are strngly encuraged t ntify the directr/department head f any prblems that may prevent them frm cmpleting the prgram early n. Each student is required t present, bth ral and written, up t eight case studies during the prgram. Students must pass the case studies with a grade f 85% r higher. There will be several written tests given during the prgram. There will be 2 cmprehensive exams given at the end f the prgram, with ne make-up exam. If the intern des nt pass the cmprehensive exam, he/she will be required t take the Registered Dietitian Exam Review curse and prvide prf f attendance in rder t receive the Verificatin Statement. A grade f 85% r higher is required fr passing the tests. Once the intern passes the cmprehensive exam, all rtatins, and cmplete all prjects, a Verificatin Statement will be issued. 14
There will be several prjects, including educatin and management, and a few teaching sessins. All prjects must be cmpleted within the given deadlines. Students shall be regularly infrmed regarding their prgress in the prgram. Students shall be given frmal evaluatin n their prgress at specified intervals thrughut the prgram, within any given unit, segment, rtatin, etc., f a planned learning experience 13. The tuitin fr the prgram is $8000.00. A 10% ($800.00) nn-refundable tuitin is required upn acceptance t the internship prgram t secure the student s psitin. The rest f the tuitin is due during the first week f the prgram. Financial aid in the frm f student lans is available. If the student is unable t pay tuitin in full, it can be paid in three installments f $1950 plus a $75 prcessing fee. The schedule fr the payment is as fllws: $1950 (plus $75 prcessing fee) is due the first week f September, $1950 (plus $75 prcessing fee) is due the secnd week f December, and $1950 (plus $75 prcessing fee) is due the secnd week f March. If a payment is nt received by the end f alltted week, the student will nt be scheduled t cntinue the prgram, and any further delay in payment may lead t dismissal f the student frm the prgram. A verificatin statement regarding the cmpletin f the internship prgram will nt be issued until all fees are paid within 6 weeks f graduatin. Tuitin is nn-refundable. If interns are dismissed frm the prgram due t inapprpriate behavir, any tuitin paid will nt be refunded and the unpaid balance is due within 30 days f dismissal. Immunizatin Plicy: Mst rtatin sites require prf f immunizatins. The interns are respnsible fr prviding prf f immunizatin status f Chicken Px, prf f 2 MMRs (if birth date is after 12/31/56) r immunity t Rubella and Rubella, and prf f a TB skin test dne within the ne mnth prir t start f the prgram. Sme f the rtatin sites require immunizatin f Hepatitis B and may als require yu t repeat the TB skin test. Rtatin Plicy: In selecting rtatin sites and dates, every effrt will be made t accmmdate the student s areas f interest and hme lcatin (mst rtatins are within 5-200 mile radius). Hwever, mst f the rtatin sites are based n the availability f the rtatin sites, the readiness t accept students, and the prir agreement. After the schedule f a rtatin, the date r lcatin will nt be changed unless the rtatin site r prgram crdinatr/directr deems necessary. Interns have the ability t select the self-interest rtatin, which must be submitted t the prgram crdinatr/directr within 30 days prir t the rtatin. Rtatin Exemptin Plicy: A dietetic interns with previus rtatin experience may request exemptin status during the rientatin perid r didactic classrm review. An intern may be exempt frm a rtatin, nly if all the fllwing criteria are met: Step 1 Passed a similar rtatin with anther institutin/prgram can prvide prf f passing grade Step 2 - Successfully cmplete the Life University IP rtatin mdule/simulatin (including written exam) with 85% r better Step 3 Present a case study n the rtatin tpic, prir t the scheduled rtatin If a rtatin is exempt, the dietetic interns may transfer the required supervised practice hurs t anther rtatin, such as cmmunity, self-interest, staff relief, r the like. There will nt be any adjustments n fees fr exemptin f any rtatins. 15
Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics Curriculum Descriptin The Internship Prgrams in Nutritin and Dietetics at Life University encmpasses 41 weeks/1640 hurs f didactic (360 hurs) and supervised practice experience (1200 hurs). They are as fllws: ORIENTATION: One week f general rientatin t becme familiar with University, department, and prgram plicies and prcedures. (40 hurs Didactic Review) CLASSROOM REVIEW: Three weeks f classrm review f Cmmunity Nutritin, Fd Service, Nutritin Educatin, Nutritin and Physical Perfrmance, Health and Disease, Nutritinal Assessment, Cunseling, and Physical Assessment. (120 hurs Didactic Review) FOODSERVICE/MANAGEMENT: Three weeks f expsure t different areas f management (such as purchasing and prductin). All f the management rtatin cmpnents must be successfully cmpleted with a scre f 85% r abve befre the next rtatin can begin. (112 hurs Supervised Practice) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY: Three weeks f expsure t different areas f educatin (such as geriatric, AIDS patients, pediatric, pregnancy, endcrinlgy, and general medicine). All f the educatin/cmmunity rtatin cmpnents must be successfully cmpleted with a scre f 85% r abve befre the next rtatin can begin. One week f staff relief r prject t shw transitin frm lwer t higher level cmpetency achievement. (112 hurs Supervised Practice) WELLNESS: Three weeks f expsure t Wellness Nutritin such as assessing and cunseling nutritinal status and fitness level f the clients. All wellness rtatin cmpnents must be successfully cmpleted with a scre f 85% r abve befre graduating frm the internship prgram. (112 hurs Supervised Practice) RESEARCH: Up t frty hurs f research activities will be cmpleted during Mndays, t prvide cmprehensive insight int preparing a research prpsal and ptinal submissin f the prpsal t the Institutinal Review Bard. Fr this rtatin interns must cmplete a tw credit hur curse NTR 470 Nutritin Research I and NTR 471 Nutritin Research II (ptinal). This curse must be cmpleted by ne mnth prir t the end f the internship prgram, and there will be time allwed fr cmpletin f this prgram during the internship prgram. (40 hurs Online/Hme Assignments) DIDACTIC/CLASSROOM REVIEW FOR NUTRITION SUPPORT PEDIATRIC: Tw weeks expsure t medical nutritin therapy and nutritin supprt fr adult/pediatric ppulatins via lecture/simulatin wrkshp. (80 hurs Didactic Review) CLINICAL: Fifteen weeks expsure t different areas f clinical (such as general medicine, pediatric, renal, mental health, geriatric, nutritin supprt). All f the clinical rtatin cmpnents must be successfully cmpleted with a scre f 85% r abve befre graduating frm the internship prgram. (560 hurs Supervised Practice) INTERN S SPECIAL INTEREST: Five weeks f in-depth expsure t areas f self-interest. All self-interest rtatin cmpnents must be successfully cmpleted with a scre f 85% r abve befre graduating frm the internship prgram. (192 hurs Supervised Practice) CAREER WEEK: One week f emplyment guidance & prfessinal develpment activities, such as resume writing, interviewing, & prfessinal prtfli management. (40 hurs Didactic Review) VACATION: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Spring Break, Memrial Day and any fficial hlidays will be used as vacatin. 16
The didactic cmpnent f the prgram includes the fllwing: Orientatin 1 week (40 hurs Didactic) Didactic 3 weeks (120 hurs Didactic) Didactic/Classrm Review 2 weeks (80 hurs Didactic) fr Nutritin Supprt/Pediatric Career Week 1 week (40 hurs Didactic) Didactic Day n 1 st Mnday 2 weeks (80 hurs Didactic) f each Orientatin Ttal 9 weeks (360 hurs ttal) During these seven weeks, the interns will be n the Life University campus 5 days a week fr 8 hurs per day, which ttals 280 hurs. (7 weeks x 40 hurs per week) The supervised practice cmpnent f the prgram includes the fllwing: Clinical 15 weeks Lng Term Care 3 weeks (112 hurs f sup. practice) Renal 3 weeks (112 hurs f sup. practice) Inpatient 3 weeks (112 hurs f sup. practice) Nutritin Supprt 3 weeks (112 hurs f sup. practice) Mental Health 3 weeks (112 hurs f sup. practice) Cmmunity Cmmunity Wellness Other 9 weeks 3 weeks (112 hurs f sup. practice) 3 weeks (112 hurs f sup. practice) 3 weeks (112 hurs f sup. practice) Fdservice/Management/Marketing Self Interest Ttal 3 weeks (112 hurs f sup. practice) 5 weeks (192 hurs f sup. practice) 32 weeks (1200 hurs f sup. practice) The first Mnday f each rtatin (10 rtatins x8=80) the interns are required t be n the Life University campus. They will participate in discussin, assessment/evaluatin f the supervised practice rtatin, t attend NTR 210 Nutritin Seminar t make presentatins f case studies and t be prvided with additinal didactic infrmatin. They als wrk n cmpleting the research part f the curriculum, NTR 470 Nutritin Research I and NTR 471 Research II (ptinal), which is up t 40 hurs. The dietetic interns will be in supervised practice rtatin fr the remainder f the 3 weeks (112 hurs/rtatin) and special interest fr 5 weeks (192 hurs). 17
INSTRUCTORS & PRECEPTORS Life University Nutritin Department Jaleh Dehpahlavan, MMSc, RD, LD., Assciate Prfessr,/DP Prgram Directr Dnna Plummer, MS, RD, LD, Assistant Prfessr, IP Directr Beverley Demetrius, Ed.D., MS, RD, Assciate Prfessr Lrna Shepherd, PhD, RD, LD, Assistant Prfessr Cherkee Cunty Schl District Grady Hspital St. Jseph s Hspital f Atlanta, Nutritinal Services Piedmnt Hspital Skyland Trail Davita Wellstar Health Systems FMC Dialysis Centers Sadie G Mays Nursing Hme Crestview Nursing Hme Gwinnett, Newtn & Rckdale Health Department 18
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