Proper interpretation of criteria is necessary to insure
reliability of the evaluation. Each criterion is assigned a
numerical rating and is defined as follows:
The following Competencies or / Learning Outcomes are divided
into fours areas:
1: Scientific and Evidence Base of Practice: integration of
scientific information and research into practice
2: Professional Practice Expectations: beliefs, values,
attitudes and behaviors for the professional dietitian level of
practice.
3: Clinical and Customer Services: development and delivery of
information, products and services to individuals, groups and
populations
4: Practice Management and Use of Resources: strategic
application of principles of management and systems in the
provision of services to individuals and organizations
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Competencies / Learning Outcomes
Please indicate if - "Upon completion of the supervised
practice program, graduates are able to:
Indicate the strength of which the student meets each
competency:
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DI 1.1: Select appropriate indicators and measure
achievement of clinical, programmatic, quality,
productivity, economic or other outcomes
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DI 1.2: Apply evidence-based guidelines, systematic
reviews and scientific literature (such as the ADA
Evidence Analysis Library, Cochrane Database of
Systematic Reviews and the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality, National Guideline Clearinghouse Web sites) in
the nutrition care process and model and other areas of
dietetics practice
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DI 1.3: Justify programs, products, services and care
using appropriate evidence or data
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DI 1.4: Evaluate emerging research for application in
dietetics practice
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DI 1.5: Conduct research projects using appropriate
research methods, ethical procedures and statistical
analysis
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DI 2.1: Practice in compliance with current federal
regulations and state statutes and rules, as applicable
and in accordance with accreditation standards and the
ADA Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework, Standards of
Professional Performance and Code of Ethics for the
Profession of Dietetics
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DI 2.2: Demonstrate professional writing skills in
preparing professional communications (e.g. research
manuscripts, project proposals, education materials,
policies and procedures)
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DI 2.3: Design, implement and evaluate presentations
considering life experiences, cultural diversity and
educational background of the target audience
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DI 2.4: Use effective education and counseling skills
to facilitate behavior change
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DI 2.10: Serve in professional and community
organizations
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DI 2.11: Establish collaborative relationships with
internal and external stakeholders, including patients,
clients, care givers, physicians, nurses and other health
professionals, administrative and support personnel to
facilitate individual and organizational goals
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DI 2.12: Demonstrate professional attributes such as
advocacy, customer focus, risk taking, critical thinking,
flexibility, time management, work prioritization and
work ethic within various organizational cultures
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DI 2.13: Perform self assessment, develop goals and
objectives and prepare a draft portfolio for professional
development as defined by the Commission on Dietetics
Registration
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DI 2.14: Demonstrate assertiveness and negotiation
skills while respecting life experiences, cultural
diversity and educational background
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DI 3.2: Develop and demonstrate effective
communications skills using oral, print, visual,
electronic and mass media methods for maximizing client
education, employee training and marketing
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DI 3.3: Demonstrate and promote responsible use of
resources including employees, money, time, water,
energy, food and disposable goods
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DI 3.4: Develop and deliver products, programs or
services that promote consumer health, wellness and
lifestyle management merging consumer desire for taste,
convenience and economy with nutrition, food safety and
health messages and interventions
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DI 3.5: Deliver respectful, science-based answers to
consumer questions concerning emerging trends
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DI 3.7: Develop and evaluate recipes, formulas and
menus for acceptability and affordability that
accommodate the cultural diversity and health needs of
various populations, groups and individuals
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DI 4.4: Participate in public policy activities,
including both legislative and regulatory initiatives
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DI 4.6: Use current informatics technology to develop,
store, retrieve and disseminate information and data
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DI 4.8: Conduct feasibility studies for products,
programs or services with consideration of costs and
benefits
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DI 4.9: Obtain and analyze financial data to assess
budget controls and maximize fiscal outcomes
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DI 4.10: Develop a business plan for a product,
program or service including development of a budget,
staffing needs, facility requirements, equipment and
supplies
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DI 4.11: Complete documentation that follows
professional guidelines, guidelines required by health
care systems and guidelines required by the practice
setting
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HP/W 1. Demonstrate the ability to obtain nutrition
surveillance data for the community
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HP/W 2. Develop health promotion / wellness nutrition
programs
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HP/W 3. Conduct health promotion / wellness nutrition
program outcome assessment/evaluation
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HP/W 4. Manage nutrition care for diverse population
groups across the lifespan
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