Student Learning Outcomes
Domains listed after each outcome refer to the current ACEND competency domains.
At the completion of this program the student will be able to:
- Utilize knowledge from foundational sciences as a basis for understanding the role of food and nutrients in health and disease. (Domain 1)
- Integrate scientific information, research, and critical thinking into evidence- based practice. (Domain 1)
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior in all areas of practice. (Domain 2)
- Engage in advocacy on issues that affect public health and nutrition policy. (Domain 2)
- Establish a basis for lifelong learning and interprofessional collaboration. (Domain 2)
- Utilize the Nutrition Care Process to deliver state-of-the-art, safe and effective nutrition care. (Domain 3)
- Provide culturally competent nutrition services for diverse individuals and communities using a variety of communication strategies. (Domains 2 & 3)
- Facilitate health behavior change using nutrition counseling techniques with patients and clients. (Domain 3)
- Apply basic principles of entrepreneurship to Dietetics practice. (Domain 4)
- Implement strategies for food access, procurement, preparation, and safety that are relevant for the culture, age, literacy level, and socio-economic status of clients and groups. (Domain 4)
- Perform food system management and leadership functions that consider sustainability in business, healthcare, community, and institutional arenas. (Domain 4)
