This course provides the first part of a supervised practice in medical nutrition therapy for students pursuing a career in dietetics. Students will gain experience in the work of health care facilities, including acute care, long-term care and/or outpatient settings. The internship experience provides students the opportunity to conduct patient assessments, diet planning, nutrition care plan implementation, and nutritional assessment techniques. Students will use evidence-based guidelines and critical thinking skills to provide supervised care to patients while gaining a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment for various disease states.

This course provides the first part of a supervised practice in medical nutrition therapy for students pursuing a career in dietetics. Students will gain experience in the work of health care facilities, including acute care, long-term care and/or outpatient settings. The internship experience provides students the opportunity to conduct patient assessments, diet planning, nutrition care plan implementation, and nutritional assessment techniques. Students will use evidence-based guidelines and critical thinking skills to provide supervised care to patients while gaining a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment for various disease states.