Competencies for the RD

By the conclusion of the course, students will:

Measured/Met by:

CRDN 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 3.1, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 4.4, 5.1

Complete the nutrition care process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) for patients/clients with complex medical conditions, e.g., renal disease, diabetes, multisystem disease, organ failure, and trauma

Case Study, Diabetes simulation, Breast feeding activity, Nutrition-focused physical exam certificate

CRDN 1.3, 2.1, 4.4, 4.9

Describe coding and billing of dietetic/nutrition services to obtain reimbursement for services from public or private insurers. Justify nutrition services.

Case Study; billing and coding discussions and cases.

 CRDN 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.8, 2.10, 3.8, 3.11, 3.12

Deliver respectful, science-based answers to client questions concerning emerging trends in nutrition and dietetics.

Diabetes simulation, Clinical Question, Nutri-genetics paper/discussion

CRDN 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.7, 3.8, 4.10

Evaluate, integrate, and apply scientific knowledge, research, and guidelines into clinical dietetics practice.

Case Study, Clinical Question, Nutri-genetics paper/discussion,

CRDN 2.2, 2.3, , 2.4, 2.10, 3.8, 3.12

Demonstrate professionalism including communication, dress, and interaction with others.

Case Study, Clinical Question,  Nutri-genetics paper/discussion, Class discussions, CDR Portfolio activity