NUTR 556 - Applied Nutrition Therapy 3 s.h.

Application 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. Implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of alternative means of nutrition support where indicated. Measurement of outcomes for food and nutrition services and practices as part of a continuous quality improvement plan. Fulfill 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. In order to enroll in this course, the required SUNY Affiliation Agreement must be signed by appropriate representatives of SUNY Oneonta and the cooperating facility/Community, agency and students must have completed Advanced Nutrition and Medical Nutrtion Therapy or their equivalent 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 555 .