NUTR07023 2019 Personal and professional development for Nutritionists
Full Title
Personal and professional development for Nutritionists
Transcript Title
Personal and professional deve
Code
NUTR07023
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
NUTR - Nutrition
Department
HEAL - Health & Nutritional Sciences
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Laura Keaver
Programme Membership
SG_SHUMA_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Nutrition
SG_SHUMA_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
SG_SHUMA_H08 202200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Nutrition
SG_SHUMA_B07 202200 Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
Description
This module, is designed to prepare students for work placement and to help bridge the gap between current academic life and future professional life post-graduation. This module will help identify personal and professional skills and strengths, and reflect on the skills that have been developed during the placement. It will also provide students with the skills necessary to achieve registered nutritionist status with the Association for Nutrition after three years of practice.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Demonstrate Professional Conduct, Code of Ethics (Association for Nutrition) and readiness to take advantage of the learning and professional opportunities presented in the Industrial Placement / Professional Development module
2.
Reflect critically on learning experiences and career planning and development, identifying more and less effective learning approaches
3.
Set out goal, strategies and outcomes of learning and training
4.
Work effectively and professionally in a team environment
5.
Prepare adequately for interview in a selection of fields within nutrition and be confident in an interview setting
6.
Prepare a CV and cover letter for specific roles within nutrition
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered through two hours of lectures per week
Module Assessment Strategies
Assessment of the learning outcomes of this module will be 100% continuous assessment.
Repeat Assessments
N/A
Indicative Syllabus
This module will include preparation for placement and the workplace, CV preparation, career development, professional communication, professional ethics, effective learning, time management as well as a detailed overview of the ethics and standards expected of registered nutritionists by the Association for Nutrition
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 30 % | Any | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 30 % | Any | 1,2,3,4 |
| 3 | Cover letter, CV and interview | Coursework Assessment | Interview | 40 % | Any | 1,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
ongoing Association for Nutrition Competencies and resources Association for Nutrition
ongoing Association for Nutrition Competencies and resources Association for Nutrition
Module Resources
Journal Resources
N/A
URL Resources
Other Resources
You will be directed to other relevant sources of information by your lecturer