General Information
This subject focuses on developing and consolidating graduate competencies, consistent with profession-specific competency standards, including those relevant to international nutrition and dietetic practice. The subject involves a 2-week supervised placement in another country (or equivalent domestic experience).
Students will explore nutrition and dietetic practice from an international perspective, including consideration of inter-professional team roles across countries, and the effects of different cultural, political, economic, and physical environments on nutrition issues and priorities. They will undertake and reflect on a range of activities in a series of classroom-based sessions and during the overseas placement. Learning activities will provide the opportunity to develop and demonstrate advanced-level cultural competency and professional leadership.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Subject code: NUTR71-118 Subject title: International Nutrition Practice Subject level: Postgraduate Semester/Year: January 2024 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Situated Workload items: - Seminar: x2 (Total hours: 8) - Seminar 1
- Excursion: x2 (Total hours: 75) - International placement or equivalent Australian experience
- Personal Study Hours: x2 (Total hours: 37) - Personal study
Attendance and learning activities: This subject includes Compulsory Learning Activities. Students must attend and participate in all Compulsory Learning Activities and attend 80% of classes to pass the subject. The following ACEND core knowledge and competencies are mapped to this subject – CRDN 1.5, CRDN 2.7, CRDN 2.10, CRDN 2.11, CRDN 2.12, CRDN 2.13, CRDN 4.4, CRDN 5.3, CRDN 5.7, and CRDN 5.8. The assessment task description provides details of the assessments each of these is mapped to. A full description of all ACEND core knowledge and competencies is available on the Program's community iLearn site. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: No Prescribed resources.
After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications.
Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.
To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Subject code: | NUTR71-118 |
| Subject title: | International Nutrition Practice |
| Subject level: | Postgraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2024 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Situated |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | This subject includes Compulsory Learning Activities. Students must attend and participate in all Compulsory Learning Activities and attend 80% of classes to pass the subject. The following ACEND core knowledge and competencies are mapped to this subject – CRDN 1.5, CRDN 2.7, CRDN 2.10, CRDN 2.11, CRDN 2.12, CRDN 2.13, CRDN 4.4, CRDN 5.3, CRDN 5.7, and CRDN 5.8. The assessment task description provides details of the assessments each of these is mapped to. A full description of all ACEND core knowledge and competencies is available on the Program's community iLearn site. |
| Prescribed resources: | No Prescribed resources. After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List. |
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Pre-requisites:Co-requisites:There are no co-requisites |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Critically reflect on the impact of different cultural, political, economic, health practitioner roles and physical environments on nutrition and dietetic issues and priorities in different countries.
- Demonstrate and apply cultural competency in nutrition and dietetic practice.
- Adapt nutrition and dietetic practice to be appropriate to the specific socio-cultural, economic and organisational context of health care.
- Critically assess opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition and dietetic practice in different country contexts.
- Develop and apply skills in leadership, team building, networking, and communication in an Australian and international nutrition context.
- Demonstrate a professional, ethical and entrepreneurial approach advocating for excellence in nutrition and dietetics.
- Demonstrate competence (knowledge, skills and attitudes) as required for safe practice as an entry-level dietitian across the dominant areas of practice (medical nutrition therapy, food service management, and community and public health nutrition).
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Performance Test^ Panel interview to defend professional portfolio (mapped to competency standards) from the whole of the program, to pass the subject, and graduate from the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program. The interview and portfolio will be triangulated with student performance during the internships associated with this subject. The following ACEND core competencies are mapped to this assessment: CRDN 2.7, CRDN 2.10, CRDN 2.11, CRDN 2.12, CRDN 4.4, CRDN 5.7, and CRDN 5.8. C Week 11 2,7 Portfolio Individual portfolio of critical reflections related to learning activities. Students work individually and in peer groups on tasks, review literature, and reflect on discussions and feedback during classroom and field trip activities. 2 x 250-word reflection 1 x 500-word reflection This assessment is mapped to the following ACEND core competencies: CRDN 1.5 and CRDN 5.3. 50.00% Progressive 1,4,5 Workplace Performance Report^ Satisfactory completion of two-week professional placement internship (elective placement and international / equivalent Australian placement internships). C To Be Negotiated 2,3,4,5,6,7 Written Report Individual summary of key areas identified for advocacy efforts and/or practice change based on the project completed. 250 words. This assessment is mapped to the following ACEND core competencies: CRDN 2.13. 10.00% To Be Negotiated 3,4 Written Report§ Group report on a mini-project completed during the international (or Australian equivalent) placement. The report should be suitable content, format, and length for identified key stakeholder/s for the project. Max 2000 words 40.00% To Be Negotiated 1,3,6 - ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Pass requirement
Students must pass the competency test component of assessment in order to graduate from the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Performance Test^ | Panel interview to defend professional portfolio (mapped to competency standards) from the whole of the program, to pass the subject, and graduate from the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program. The interview and portfolio will be triangulated with student performance during the internships associated with this subject. The following ACEND core competencies are mapped to this assessment: CRDN 2.7, CRDN 2.10, CRDN 2.11, CRDN 2.12, CRDN 4.4, CRDN 5.7, and CRDN 5.8. | C | Week 11 | 2,7 |
| Portfolio | Individual portfolio of critical reflections related to learning activities. Students work individually and in peer groups on tasks, review literature, and reflect on discussions and feedback during classroom and field trip activities. 2 x 250-word reflection 1 x 500-word reflection This assessment is mapped to the following ACEND core competencies: CRDN 1.5 and CRDN 5.3. | 50.00% | Progressive | 1,4,5 |
| Workplace Performance Report^ | Satisfactory completion of two-week professional placement internship (elective placement and international / equivalent Australian placement internships). | C | To Be Negotiated | 2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Written Report | Individual summary of key areas identified for advocacy efforts and/or practice change based on the project completed. 250 words. This assessment is mapped to the following ACEND core competencies: CRDN 2.13. | 10.00% | To Be Negotiated | 3,4 |
| Written Report§ | Group report on a mini-project completed during the international (or Australian equivalent) placement. The report should be suitable content, format, and length for identified key stakeholder/s for the project. Max 2000 words | 40.00% | To Be Negotiated | 1,3,6 |
- ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Pass requirement
Students must pass the competency test component of assessment in order to graduate from the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
Bond University‘s Student Code of Conduct Policy , Student Charter, Academic Integrity Policy and our Graduate Attributes guide expectations regarding student behaviour, their rights and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on our Academic Integrity webpage recognising that academic integrity involves demonstrating the principles of integrity (honesty, fairness, trust, professionalism, courage, responsibility, and respect) in words and actions across all aspects of academic endeavour.
Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.
If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.
Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).
As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.
For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.
Additional subject information
Note: Mandatory student contribution for the international placement (9-10 day experience in another country or alternative equivalent domestic experience) will contribute approximately $750 to travel costs. Please contact faculty for further information prior to enrolment.
Subject curriculum
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Student directed topics
In preparation for the transition from student to professional, students will identify their own individual and group learning needs and undertake activities to meet these.These topics should consider all areas relevant to local and international practice, based on reflection and feedback from previous subjects and placements completed across the 6 semesters of the program. Example topics include: credentialing and recognition of dietitians in other countries, cultural awareness and competence for effective nutrition practice, inter professional collaboration and the role of team work in safe practice.
SLOs included
- Critically reflect on the impact of different cultural, political, economic, health practitioner roles and physical environments on nutrition and dietetic issues and priorities in different countries.
- Critically assess opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition and dietetic practice in different country contexts.
- Develop and apply skills in leadership, team building, networking, and communication in an Australian and international nutrition context.
- Demonstrate competence (knowledge, skills and attitudes) as required for safe practice as an entry-level dietitian across the dominant areas of practice (medical nutrition therapy, food service management, and community and public health nutrition).
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In-depth cultural placement - overseas experience
Students will explore the impact of cultural, political, economic and physical environments on nutrition, healthcare and dietetic practice during a 9-10 day placement in a designated country. They will have an opportunity to consider and adapt their practice in another country, based on their awareness of the specific socio-cultural, economic and organisational context of health care. For students who are not able to complete the international placement, a suitable Australian placement experience will be negotiated to meet the subject learning outcomes.
SLOs included
- Critically reflect on the impact of different cultural, political, economic, health practitioner roles and physical environments on nutrition and dietetic issues and priorities in different countries.
- Demonstrate and apply cultural competency in nutrition and dietetic practice.
- Adapt nutrition and dietetic practice to be appropriate to the specific socio-cultural, economic and organisational context of health care.
- Critically assess opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition and dietetic practice in different country contexts.
- Develop and apply skills in leadership, team building, networking, and communication in an Australian and international nutrition context.
- Demonstrate a professional, ethical and entrepreneurial approach advocating for excellence in nutrition and dietetics.
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Elective Professional Placement Internship - 2 weeks to be completed as arranged with approved site
The 2-week, full-time internship in a core, specialised or non-traditional dietetic practice setting enables students to gain further professional practice experience & pursue individual interests. Prior to commencement, students develop a learning agreement and project proposal in conjunction with the site supervisor and university. Completing this internship in a field of the student’s preference is conditional upon the successful completion of all the core placements (Medical Nutrition Therapy, Food Service Management and Community and Public Health Nutrition)
SLOs included
- Adapt nutrition and dietetic practice to be appropriate to the specific socio-cultural, economic and organisational context of health care.
- Critically assess opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition and dietetic practice in different country contexts.
- Demonstrate a professional, ethical and entrepreneurial approach advocating for excellence in nutrition and dietetics.
- Demonstrate competence (knowledge, skills and attitudes) as required for safe practice as an entry-level dietitian across the dominant areas of practice (medical nutrition therapy, food service management, and community and public health nutrition).