Counselling and Communication for Dietitians PG (8250.2)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Nutrition And Dietetics | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit provides the theoretical basis and training for students to learn about and practice the core communication and counselling skills essential for competent practice as dietitians. Students will develop skills in individual and group counselling and communication enabling behaviour change and self-management. Reflexivity will also be used by students to support their development of culturally responsive professional practice.
1. Critically reflect on their own knowledge, skills, attitudes, practicing behaviours and power differentials to achieve culturally safe and responsive dietetic practice;
2. Demonstrate effective communication skills in group situations;
3. Assess the effectiveness of communication and counselling approaches; and
4. Assess the effectiveness of communication and counselling approaches.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Critically reflect on their own knowledge, skills, attitudes, practicing behaviours and power differentials to achieve culturally safe and responsive dietetic practice;
2. Demonstrate effective communication skills in group situations;
3. Assess the effectiveness of communication and counselling approaches; and
4. Assess the effectiveness of communication and counselling approaches.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Rachel Bacon |
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Rachel Bacon |
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