Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dietetic Practice

**Note: This course is currently under review and is not available in Spring 2012 or Autumn 2013. Applicants should contact the School of Psychology for further information (see Contact Information, below).

Overview

This is a course for practising dietitians with a minimum of 3 years professional experience who wish to undertake further study and develop their career whilst continuing to practise. The course provides opportunities for students to:

• Enhance their skills of reflection

• Enhance their skills of research design, data collection, program evaluation and statistical analysis

• Select and apply appropriate approaches in order to advance dietetic practice

• Engage in academic debate involving issues relating to practice and evidence-based approaches

The course will also assist current Accredited Practising Dietitians who may wish to apply for the title of Advanced Practitioner with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). On completion of this course, students will be able to provide evidence of advanced knowledge and skills in many elements of three of the five key competency areas that need to be included in a dossier of supporting evidence: 'Research and Evaluation', 'Strategic and Reflective Practice' and Professional Competence'.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants must possess professional Dietetics qualifications suitable for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia, with at least 3 years experience as a practising dietitian.

International applicants require an IELTS of 7.0

Course Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dietetic Practice requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.

The course will take a minimum of one semester to complete full-time, but is more likely to be completed part-time over a 2 year period. Many subjects are available via flexible or distance learning to allow students to enrol by distance or complete with minimal on-campus attendance if required. The course is composed of 3 core subject areas (reflective practice, research methods, and advanced dietetic practice) and one elective (in areas of management, public health, research methods and marketing).

It is recommended that students complete GHMB950 Reflective Practice and one research subject before enrolling in DIET958 Advanced Dietetic Practice.

* not permitted as elective if taken as a core subject.

Contact Information

School of Psychology
+61 (0)2 4221 3742
psyc-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Other Information

Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/