Apr 18, 2024  
2013-14 Gaston College Catalog 
    
2013-14 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

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DET 120 Dietetic Technician III (9 Credit Hours)


Class Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 9
Prerequisites:   ,   ,   ,  
Corequisites: None
This course introduces students to the foundation/basics of nutrition assessment and nutrition counseling and education. Emphasis is placed on the role of nutrition services in the health care settings. Upon completion students should be able to participate in the assessment phase and identification of nutrition-related problems in the nutrition care process, as well as complete basic documentation in health records. Students should also be able to interview clients/patients for assessment information, determine if nutrition risk is present, provide general nutrition education for common medical conditions, and develop/evaluate menus.



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