NUTR 555 - Advanced Nutrition Therapy 3 s.h.

Study and evaluation of methods and techniques for identifying patients at nutritional risk and maintaining or improving nutritional status of patients through the nutritional care process based on evidence-based practice guidelines. Principles of implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of alternative means of nutrition support where indicated. Development of outcomes for food and nutrition services and practices as part of a continuous quality improvement plan. Formulate personal learning objectives and goals as well as those of the course in relation to the mission, function, and organization of a critical care health service agency. Students must have completed Advanced Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy or their equivalents within past three years.
Prerequisite(s): M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics degree graduate student and a “B” or better in NUTR 550 and NUTR 551 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): NUTR 556 .