Overview
Description
Effective written and oral communication skills for nutrition education and nutrition counseling using evidence-based theories and methods.
Requirements
Prerequisites
NUTR 223NUTR 370NUTR 426
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: NUTR 223 ; NUTR 370 ; NUTR 426 .
Units
Lecture2
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- characterize the relevant theories and models that pertain to achieving and sustaining behavior change for improved nutritional health.
- recognize and demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct in nutrition counseling and education.
- develop a nutrition care plan for nutrition counseling sessions. prepare and use written materials to effectively convey nutrition information.
- practice techniques to effectively interview and counsel clients/patients. that reflect the needs and characteristics of culturally diverse individuals and groups.
- evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition counseling and education sessions.
- recall the basics of insurance billing and coding; recognize the reimbursable services and how reimbursement is obtained.