Course - Foodnutr 4904y Practicum

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The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit, comprised of six Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders), a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and four Research Centres. The Faculty has more than 3,200 undergraduate students and more than 800 graduate students (200 PhD students).

**Course Information**:
Students complete 1400 hours of supervised practice in various organizations and locations. They work on-site or conduct site-related work on a predetermined schedule, typically 35-40 hours per week. Students must successfully complete the practical training demonstrating entry-level competence in all areas of dietetic practice (nutrition care, management, population health and practice-based research), to satisfy the practicum requirements for the diploma.

The dietetic practicum experiences will be in different areas of practice, for example:

- Nutrition Care
- Population & Public Health
- Management
- Research
- Professional Practice
- Communication & Collaboration

**Responsibilities**:
You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.

**Qualifications**:
In accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.

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