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DET601 - Dietetics Professional Skills

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Nutrition & Dietetics

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 2 units in (DET502, DET503, DET504, NUT505)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Must be enrolled in course version {SDIET1}

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

DET601 Dietetics Professional Skills is a capstone unit in the Master of Dietetics This unit draws on all knowledge, skills and competences developed throughout the course and provides opportunity to practice and apply dietetic skills prior to final professional placements. Students will also learn and apply theories and develop competencies in ethical and professional practice, interprofessional and multidisciplinary practice, business development, codes of practice, entrepreneurship, mentorship, emotional intelligence, and digital technologies.

Important Information

Students are required to attend a 2-week full-time on-campus intensive in the final two weeks of the unit.

This unit is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Dietetics (SDIET1)

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate readiness for professional placements through mock dietetic consultations and simulations.
2.	Create clear, concise individualised nutrition care plans for a diverse range of mock clients.
3.	Apply interpersonal communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
4.	Demonstrate reflective practice, encompassing emotional intelligence, self-awareness and insight.
5.	Establish and apply lifelong professional practices including code of conduct, professional development and mentoring.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Online Cultural Training Module- 5 hours	5%	1,2,3,5
2.	Reflective journal (1000 words)	20%	1,3,4,5
3.	Group Dietetic care plans (3 x 1000 words per student)	30%	1,2,3,5
4.	Mock dietetic consultation (individual) (45 minutes) (Hurdle)	45%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	ITV,OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	ITV,OLR	View

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ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.

OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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