Course details

CRICOS course code: 099642C

Level of study: Undergraduate

Summary

WHAT IS CLINICAL NUTRITION?

Evidence-based clinical nutrition is underpinned by the holistic understanding of nutritional principles, food as medicine traditions, therapeutics and nutritional biochemistry. Clinical Nutrition Practitioners understand and address the nutritional, dietary and lifestyle factors which impact wellbeing throughout the lifespan, during illness and disease. This is achieved through personalized nutrition education and the development of a treatment and prevention plan which includes therapeutic meal planning, nutritional supplementation and prescription.

This course is delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99154 , RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E.

COURSE OVERVIEW

In this course, you will study how nutritional, dietary and lifestyle factors can impact our health, and how therapeutic nutritional intervention can achieve wellbeing. You will gain hands-on experience at the Wellbeing Centre under the guidance of experienced nutritionists, treating public patients. This will prepare you to confidently start practice in the community. *Please note that some coursework must be completed face to face to meet industry requirements.

Clinical Practice

Work Integrated Learning and Clinical Practicum Experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects. Students complete most clinic requirements in our custom-built University Student-led Clinic - The Practice Wellbeing Centre. You will gain hands on experience by consulting with members of the public under the guidance of experienced practitioners. This will prepare you to confidently practice in the community.

WHY STUDY AT TORRENS

It’s study that suits you, with flexible options like our blended face-to-face and online delivery taught by leading industry experienced lecturers, to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your career goals.

FLEXIBILITY TO SUIT YOUR SCHEDULE

You control your workload, how and where you study. Choose to study full-time, part-time, or accelerate your study to graduate sooner. You will always be supported, whether you are studying on-campus or online.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN YOU GRADUATE?

As a graduate you’ll have a wealth of career opportunities available to you as a Clinical Nutritionist in a number of settings:

• Private practice
• Complementary and Medical clinics
• Product development
• Research and Education

PERSONALISED APPROACH

Small class sizes designed for collaboration to fast-track your development in a supportive environment where you will know your peers and lecturers personally. Your success coach will focus on improving your employability, and their inside information will give you the edge you need to get ahead of the competition.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Health science & clinical assessment
• Lifespan nutrition
• Food as medicine
• Clinical nutrition therapeutics & clinical studies
• Evidence-based clinical nutritional management
• Nutrition clinical practicum

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