Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (DIET7101)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2019
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Tutorial hours
Assessment methods
Presentation 5%, In Class Quiz 15%, Assignment 20%, Online Medical Terminology P/F and Final Examination 60%
Course enquiries
Dr Jacki Walker
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Medical Nutrition Therapy is one of the three domains of dietetics. This course provides foundation studies in MNT which supports the professional practice. It commences with the nutrition care process, nutrition screening and assessment and the management of accutely ill patients. The course builds on a strong background in biochemistry, physiology and nutrition science, applying therapies to assist those with a variety of acute conditions.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
