Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013

Dietetics

Director and Clincial Associate Professor:  McKnight
Assistant Professors: Blanton, Weeden
Clinical Associate Professors: Grim, Schneider
Emerita:  Dundas

Faculty Information   

Dietetics Program Website   
Dietetics Courses   
                                        

The Dietetics Program offers a baccalaureate degree in dietetics and post-graduate dietetic internships.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (120 South Riverside Plaza Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (800) 877-1600). Students completing their B.S. degree are eligible to apply for dietetic internships.

The Dietetic Internship (DI) Program is also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  The DI Program provides a supervised postgraduate practical experience preparing interns for successful completion of the registration exam and entry-level practice.

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)

The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) program at Idaho State University is to provide courses for students to earn a Baccalaureate degree which prepares students to enter into, and to successfully complete an accredited dietetic internship.

The philosophy of the Idaho State University Dietetics Program has been, since its inception, to educate individuals through didactic training and practical experiences in the field of dietetics, and to develop visionary and competent individuals who will be able to understand and to solve complex problems encountered by the professional dietitian. Practical experiences are incorporated in both lecture and laboratory courses in medical nutrition therapy, food service systems management and community nutrition.

Prospective students should schedule a conference with the Program Director. The requirements of the program, curriculum, supervised practice experience, and registration examination are explained to prospective and current students in the program.

Completion of the required course work and attainment of a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics makes one eligible to apply for admission into a Dietetic Internship.  The graduate must complete a dietetic internship prior to becoming eligible to take the National Registration Exam for Dietitians. 

NOTE: Enrollment in the Idaho State University Didactic Program in Dietetics and/or fulfillment of specific requirements does not ensure admission into the Dietetic Internship Program.

Program Goals and Outcome Measures

The following goals and outcome measures were identified in the 2008 Accreditation Self Study Report. These goals and outcome measures reflect the mission and philosophy of the Idaho State University DPD program and are the basis for program evaluation and effectiveness.

Program Goal One: Prepare students to perform competently in a dietetics supervised practice program in preparation to be an entry-level dietitian.

Outcome Measures

• 75% of graduates who apply, will be accepted to a dietetic internship.
• 85% of graduates will pass the registration exam upon the first try based upon a five year average.
• 90% of graduates will pass the registration exam upon the third try (combined 1^st time and repeat test takers) based upon a five year average.
• 90% of responding graduates will indicate a satisfactory or better response that the DPD program prepared them for their supervised practice experience and career as an R.D.
• 75% of graduates who have finished their supervised practice experience and are seeking employment will be employed within 6 months of passing the RD exam.
• 90% of graduates from this program will receive satisfactory ratings or better on their knowledge and skill of dietetics from their employer or DI director.

Program Goal Two:  Provide didactic and field experiences for students by continuing cooperative relationships with community, clinical and food service management dietitians, other health care professionals and administrators in order to prepare graduates to work in the current health-care environment and in industry.

Outcome Measures

• Students will be assigned learning experiences in a minimum of two different experiential sites for both food service, community courses and one experiential site for medical nutrition therapy courses.
• 90% of responding graduates will indicate “satisfactory” or better that the DPD program prepared them for their supervised practice experience and career as a dietitian.
• 90% of graduates from this program will receive “satisfactory” ratings or better from their employer or DI director.
• 1/3 of DAC members will consist of external constituents and/or preceptors from facilities providing learning experiences to dietetic students.
• 10% of graduates will achieve advanced level practice or have a leadership role in a professional organization within 5 years of graduation.

Program Goal Three: Provide recruitment and guidance counseling for high school and college students who are interested in the profession of dietetics, as well as retain and mentor excellent students who are in the program.

Outcome Measures

•  90% of students who enter the DPD will complete it within 4 semesters of being admitted to the DPD program.
• 75% of all dietetics majors will obtain advising once per year.
• 90% of responding graduates will indicate “satisfactory” or better score with respect to encouragement, respect, motivation, advising and support provided by the program faculty and preceptors.

Admission Requirements:

1.      Accumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.

2.      Completion of required courses listed under pre-dietetics with no course grade lower than a C in any of the following classes: CHEM 1101, 1102, 1103; BIOL 1101, 2221, 2221L, 3301, 3302; ENGL 1101, 1102: and NTD 1104, 2204, 2239.

3.      Completion of ISU general education requirements is strongly suggested prior to applying and must be completed before graduation.

Students may apply to the professional component of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) only in the spring semester once requirements are met.  Appointments are awarded to begin the following fall semester. Requirements for the DPD include: a 3.0 accumulative grade-point-average or above; completion of several of the ISU General Education requirements including several basic sciences and English, along with pre-requisite food and nutrition courses.

Application Process:

Students may apply to the professional component of the DPD only in the spring semester once requirements are met. Applicants must complete the DPD application, write a letter of application, and include an application fee of $20. In addition, transcripts of all colleges and universities attended other than ISU must be submitted unless required classes taken at other colleges or universities are already listed on the student's ISU transcript. Applications will not be reviewed until all application materials have been received. The application deadline is February 15th.

Application should include the following:

1.      A completed DPD application form (available on program website). 

2.      Official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

3.      A typed letter of application stating reasons for selected dietetics as a career and professional goals.

4.      A non-refundable application of $20 (make check payable to the Dietetics Program).

5.      Put all materials together in one large envelope and send to the address below.

NOTE: Students accepted into the dietetics program must start the hepatitis B series shots and TB screening. This can be done by the Student Health Center, a private physician, or a clinic. Students under 35 must submit proof of updated and acceptable MMR vaccines (Mumps, Measles, and Rubella.)

Applications should be sent to:

Laura McKnight, MPH, RD, LD
Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics
Kasiska School of Health Professions
Idaho State University
921 S. 8th Ave; Stop 8117
Pocatello, ID 83209-8117

Pre-Dietetics Required Courses

BIOL 1101, 1101L Biology I, and Lab				4 cr
BIOL 2221	Introductory Microbiology			3 cr
BIOL 2223	Introductory Microbiology Laboratory		1 cr
BIOL 3301	Anatomy and Physiology				4 cr
	(the 6 courses above satisfy Goals 4 and 5 via 12-credit rule)
BIOL 3302	Anatomy and Physiology				4 cr
CHEM 1101	Introduction to General Chemistry		3 cr
CHEM 1102, 1103	Introduction to Organic 
		  and Biochemistry, and Lab			4 cr
COMM 1101	Principles of Speech				3 cr
		(satisfies Goal 2)
ECON 2201	Principles of Macro-economics			3 cr
ENGL 1101	English Composition				3 cr
ENGL 1102	Critical Reading and Writing			3 cr
		(satisfies Goal 1)
HCA/HE 2210	Medical Terminology and Communication		2 cr
MATH 1108 	Intermediate Algebra 				3 cr
MATH 1153	Introduction to Statistics			3 cr
		(satisfies Goal 3)
NTD 1101	Introduction to Dietetics			1 cr
NTD 2204	Meal Management					2 cr
NTD 2239	Nutrition					3 cr
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology		3 cr
SOC 1101	Introduction to Sociology			3 cr
	(each of the 2 courses above satisfies Goal 12)

In addition: University General Education Requirements Goals 6, 7 or 8, 9 or 10A or 10B

Didactic Program in Dietetics Required Courses

ACCT 3303	Accounting Concepts				3 cr
ENGL 3307	Professional and Technical Writing		3 cr
MGT 3312        Individual and Organizational Behavior		3 cr 
NTD 3300        Medical Nutrition Therapy I			3 cr
NTD 3300L       Medical Nutrition Therapy I Laboratory		2 cr
NTD 3301        Medical Nutrition Therapy II			3 cr
NTD 3301L       Medical Nutrition Therapy II Laboratory		2 cr
NTD 3360        Nutrition Through the Lifecycle			3 cr
NTD 3312        Quantity Foods 					2 cr   
NTD 3312L       Quantity Foods Laboratory			1 cr
NTD 4407	Principles of Community Nutrition		3 cr
NTD 4408	Applications in Community Nutrition		3 cr
NTD 4410        Food Service Systems Management			3 cr
NTD 4410L       Food Service Systems Management Laboratory	2 cr
NTD 4457        Experimental Foods				3 cr
NTD 4461        Nutritional Biochemistry I			3 cr
NTD 4470        Dietetics Senior Seminar			2 cr
NTD 4485        Nutritional Biochemistry II			3 cr
In addition: Electives to total 120 credits. See advisor regarding class sequencing.

Dietetic Internship Program 

The mission of the ISU Dietetic Internship (DI) Program is to provide a supervised postgraduate practical experience that exceeds the performance requirements of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, which prepares interns for successful completion of the registration exam and entry-level practice.

The DI Program provides for supervised experience in clinical, community, and administrative dietetics leading to a certificate of completion. Graduates of the Dietetic Internship Program will be eligible to take the National Registration Exam for Dietitians.

Program Eligibility and Admission:

1. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Family and Consumer Sciences (Home Economics), or Food and Nutrition and have completed Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements as established  by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois, 60606-6995.  Phone: 800-877-1600.

2. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 is required for admission.

3. Sixteen (16) students, eight (8) in Pocatello and eight (8) in Meridian, will be admitted to the program with the April computer match, with a start date in August.

NOTE: Enrollment in the Idaho State University Didactic Program in Dietetics and/or fulfillment of specific requirements does not ensure admission into the Dietetic Internship Program.

New students are admitted to the Dietetic Internship Program for the fall semester. Candidates should submit all application materials no later than February 15th for admission the following fall semester. Application information and instructions can be obtained from the Dietetic Internship website at http://www.isu.edu/hns/dietetics/dietetic-internship-apply.shtml. A $50 non-refundable fee will be charged for processing applications.

Program Goals and Outcomes

Program Goal #1:  Prepare interns to become professionally competent registered dietitians through a comprehensive supervised practice experience.

Outcome measures:

1. Ninety percent of interns will complete the program.
2. Ninety percent of interns who complete the program will take the exam within 1 year of completion.
3. Ninety percent of interns who take the RD exam will pass on the first time.
4. Mean registration exam scores will be greater than or equal to the national average.
5. Ninety percent of working RDs will be satisfied that the DI program adequately prepared them for careers in dietetics.
6. Ninety percent of RDs will receive satisfactory ratings from employers.

Program Goal #2:  Develop effective and self-reliant professionals who are committed to lifelong learning.

Outcome Measures:

1. Interns will rate the session on CDR Professional Development Portfolio as useful or higher greater than or equal to 80%.
2. Ten percent of the alumni will seek graduate degrees, obtain specialty certification or have a leadership role in a professional organization.

Program Overview

Internship Components:	Community dietetics, clinical dietetics, and food service management are all major areas of emphasis. Interns rotate through various sites including: medical centers, university food services, long-term care facilities, local health departments, local school district, a diabetes center, nephrology center, and out-patient clinics.
Number of Positions:	There are sixteen (16) internship positions - Eight (8) interns in Meridian, and eight (8) interns in Pocatello
Selection Process:	Applicants are primarily ranked according to their grade point average (minimum 3.0), work experience and references. Finalists will go through a 15-20 minute interview.
Internship Length:	The length of the internship is two academic semesters: Fall (August through mid-December) and Spring (mid-January through mid-May).
Weekly Time Requirement:	Approximately 40 hours per week are spent in seminars and rotations. An additional 20 hours per week are usually required for preparation and completing assignments. Interns work in facilities Tuesday through Friday, and Monday is spent in seminar. Travel time has not been included, but some rotations are 20-50 miles away.

Housing

Dietetic Internship students may choose to live in University housing or in a variety of off-campus sites.  In Meridian, no University housing is available.

Transportation

Each student should have his or her own car or, at least, access to one.  Some rotation sites are up to fifty miles away (e.g. Pocatello to Idaho Falls).

Liability for safety in travel to and from assigned rotation sites will rest on the individual dietetic intern. In no way does the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences or Idaho State University assume liability for interns for safety in travel to and from assigned rotation sites.

Send POCATELLO Application to:

Idaho State University
Andrea Grim, MS, RD, LD
Kasiska School of Health Professions
921 S. 8th Ave; Stop 8117
Pocatello, ID 83209-8117

Send Meridian Application to:

Idaho State University - Meridian
Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD, LD
1311 E Central Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642

Required Courses*

NTD 4486	Dietetic Internship Seminar I			6 cr
NTD 4487	Dietetic Internship Seminar II			6 cr
NTD 4488	Internship in Dietetics I			11 cr
NTD 4489	Internship in Dietetics II			11 cr

*A $1000 course fee will be applied in addition to tuition for each NTD 4488 and NTD 4489.

Nutrition and Dietetics Courses

Semester codes are shown at the end of each course description:  F = Fall;  S = Spring;  Su = Summer;  D = "Demand"--which means that when a cohort of students reaches the point in the degree curriculum when a course is required that is not normally taught each semester, the department will teach the course.

NTD 1101 Introduction to Dietetics 1 credit. History of the profession, academic pathway, outline of internship expectations, career opportunities and professional ethics. S

NTD 1104 Foods 3 credits. Fundamental processes underlying food preparation with emphasis on the chemical and physical properties of foods. Lecture and laboratory. F

NTD 1139 Consumer Nutrition 3 credits. Introduction to nutrition, relationships among food choices, levels of nutrition, health of the individual and family. Experiences in dietary analysis, label and advertising critiques, and discussions of current trends. Designed for non-science majors. F, S

NTD 2204 Meal Management 2 credits. Management of money, time, and energy for the selection, preparation, and service of nutritious meals to fit current lifestyles. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: NTD 1104. S

NTD 2239 Nutrition 3 credits. Descriptive survey of nutrients required by the human body and the health consequences of nutrition practices. Study of food sources and proper dietary selection needed to fulfill human needs. PREREQ: CHEM 1101; CHEM 1102 recommended. F, S

NTD 3300 Medical Nutrition Therapy I 3 credits. Medical nutrition therapy for the prevention and treatment of diseases including obesity, eating disorders, diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. PREREQ: Acceptance into Didactic Program in Dietetics. COREQ: NTD 3300L. F

NTD  3300L Medical Nutrition Therapy I Lab 2 credits (6 contact hours).  Introduction to the profession of dietetics and medical nutrition therapy.  Development of nutrition assessment skills, care plans and modified diet writing.  PREREQ: Acceptance into Didactic Program in Dietetics. COREQ: NTD 3300.  F

NTD 3301 Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3 credits. Medical nutrition therapy in treatment of neurological and metabolic disorders, enteral and parenteral nutrition, HIV/AIDS, renal, pulmonary, neoplastic diseases, food allergies and intolerance.  PREREQ:  "C" or better in NTD 3300 and NTD 3300L. COREQ: NTD 3301L. S

NTD 3301L Medical Nutrition Therapy II Lab 2 credits.  Advanced skills in nutrition assessment, charting and documentation in the healthcare setting. PREREQ: "C" or better in NTD 3300 and NTD 3300L. COREQ: NTD 3301. S

NTD 3312 Quantity Foods 2 credits. Principles and procedures for preparation of quantity food. Experiences in food production facilities with coordination of management principles through cost control, supervision, and food production. Two hours lecture. PREREQ: "C" or better in NTD 1104 and NTD 2204. COREQ: NTD 3312L. F

NTD 3312L Quantity Foods Laboratory 1 credit. Practical application of food production methods in various facilities. COREQ: NTD 3312. F

NTD 3340 Nutrition for Health Professionals 3 credits. Nutrition through the lifecycle, function of nutrients in the body, medical nutrition therapy in  the treatment and prevention of diseases. PREREQ: BIOL 3301 or BIOL 3302 or HO 1111. F, S

NTD 3360 Nutrition Through the Lifecycle 3 credits. Nutrition in pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and senior adulthood. Physiological changes during the lifecycle and changing nutrient needs. PREREQ: "C" or better in NTD 2239. F

NTD 4407 Principles of Community Nutrition 3 credits. Introduction to nutritional programming and education in community and public health settings.  Emphasis on principles of needs assessments, program planning, implementation and evaluation. Discussion of national nutrition status, food insecurity and identification of those at highest risk. PREREQ: "C" or better in NTD 3360, or NTD 2239 and permission of instructor. F

NTD 4408 Applications in Community Nutrition 3 credits. Application of nutritional programming and education in community and public health settings. Emphasis on conducting needs assessments, program planning, implementation and evaluation, nutrition presentations and nutrition counseling skills development. PREREQ: "C" or better in NTD 4407. S

NTD 4409 Professional Readings 1-3 credits. Identification and investigation of conceptual ideas about the relationship of programs, trends, legislation, and developments in food and nutrition. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

NTD 4410 Food Service Systems Management 3 credits. Principles and concepts of food service management planning, organization, and controls. Development of skills through projects in food service facilities.  PREREQ: "C" or better in NTD 3312 and NTD 3312L. COREQ: NTD 4410L. S

NTD 4410L Food Service Systems Management Laboratory 2 credits.  Practical application of food service management skills in various facilities. COREQ: NTD 4410. S

NTD 4439 Sports Nutrition 3 credits.  Nutrition recommendations for competitive and recreational athletic performance. Rationale for nutrition practices through an examination of individual nutrient metabolism. Controversies and misinformation addressed. PREREQ: NTD 2239. D

NTD 4457 Experimental Foods 3 credits. Development of experimental methods and their application to cookery and food technology; preparation of student for independent investigation in foods; acquaintance with literature in the field. Two hours lecture/four hours laboratory. PREREQ: Junior standing and NTD 1104. F

NTD 4461 Nutritional Biochemistry I 3 credits. Advanced study of nutrition science, including protein, carbohydrate, lipid, vitamin, and mineral metabolism. Introduction to research methodology and professional literature. PREREQ: NTD 2239, CHEM 1101, CHEM 1102, and CHEM 1103 or higher levels of chemistry including inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. F

NTD 4470 Dietetics Senior Seminar 2 credits. Current issues in food and nutrition. Discussion of research and application to practice. PREREQ: Senior in Dietetics. SF

NTD 4481 Special Problems in Nutrition and Dietetics 1-2 credits. Students select problems on the basis of special needs, interests, or abilities and work on them independently in the laboratory, library, or community, with regular conferences with the advisor. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

NTD 4485 Nutritional Biochemistry II 3 credits. Human metabolism in health and disease. Emphasizes interrelationships among hormones, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals within tissues and organs. PREREQ: "C" or better in NTD 4461 or permission of instructor. S

NTD 4486 Dietetic Internship Seminar I 6 credits.  Advanced studies in given areas of community nutrition, clinical nutrition and food systems management. Students investigate and present current research problems. Oral and written reports required. COREQ:  NTD 4488. F

NTD 4487 Dietetic Internship Seminar II 6 credits.  Advanced studies in given areas of community nutrition, clinical nutrition and food systems management. Students investigate and present current research problems. Oral and written reports required. COREQ:   NTD 4489. S

NTD 4488 Internship in Dietetics I 11 credits. Supervised field experience at regional health care facilities, food service establishments, and community programs. Graded S/U. PREREQ: Admission into Dietetic Internship program. COREQ:  NTD 4486. F

NTD 4489 Internship in Dietetics II 11 credits. Continuation of NTD 4488 with supervised field experience at  regional health care facilities and food service establishments and community programs.  Emphasis on entry level skills in clinical, community, and administrative dietetics. Graded S/U. PREREQ: NTD 4486 and 4488. COREQ: NTD 4487. . S

NTD 4492 Special Problems in Nutrition and Dietetics 1-2 credits. Students select problems on the basis of special needs, interests, or abilities and work on them independently in the laboratory, library, or community, with regular conferences with the advisor. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

NTD 4495  Dental Nutrition 1 credit. This course reviews the role of nutrition in attaining and maintaining optimal oral health. The course explores how the essential nutrients influence oral health, nutrition in special populations, and nutrition and disease processes that can influence oral health. This course is only available to students in the Idaho Dental Education Program in the Department of Dental Science. S

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