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Mission
To provide a supervised practice program in dietetics that exemplifies
the highest standards, effectively utilizes available resources, and
fosters the development of maximum individual student potential toward
entry level professional competence
Philosophy
The philosophy is based on a fundamental commitment to excellence.
All aspects of program planning, implementation, and evaluation are designed
to facilitate achievement of high standards by students enrolled in the
program and by professionals who implement the program and serve as role
models for students.
A large teaching and research oriented medical center in a cosmopolitan
setting along with resources of a leading food management company provide
the depth and breadth of learning opportunities and environments that
contribute to optimal education of entry level dietitians who are prepared
for the varied roles characteristic of dietetic practice today.
Professional development is a process that involves growth in knowledge,
skills, and attributes and progresses from less to more complex levels.
The ability to think conceptually, to view and appreciate the broad scope
and multiple aspects of issues, especially pertaining to the profession
of dietetics and its relationships to the needs of society, are important
characteristics of dietetic professionals. Experiencing fun in learning
facilitates both efficiency and effectiveness in education.
Individual students have varying backgrounds and needs, and each can
make a unique contribution to the program and the profession. The ultimate
goal of the educational program is to foster optimal professional growth
in each student and to promote the view that individuals must assume
personal responsibility for ongoing learning and professional competence.
Goals and Outcome Measures
Program Goal 1: Provide an accredited post
baccalaureate educational program in dietetics through which
students can gain necessary experiences that prepare them to
be competent
entry level dietitian.
Outcome Measures
- 1.1 Eighty percent
of the graduates over a 5 year period will successfully complete
the registration examination on the first try.
- 1.2 At least 80% students will successfully complete the
program.
- 1.3 Within six months of graduation 80% of the graduates will be employed in
dietetics related jobs.
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Program Goal 2: Promote
commitment among students to the profession of dietetics along
with commitment to personal standards of professional excellence
and personal responsibility for ongoing learning and professional
planning and growth.
Outcome Measures
- 2.1
Eighty percent of each intern's goals are met at the time of
graduation based on intern's perception.
- 2.2
Eighty percent of graduates rate own performance as somewhat
above average as other dietitians graduated from other dietetic
programs.
- 2.3
Eighty percent of graduates are members of The American Dietetic
Association.
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Program Goal 3: Identify and include the
most current advances in knowledge, technology, and dietetic
practice
and utilize optimal available resources and systems in program
implementation.
Outcome Measures
- 3.1
Each student will participate in at least six CPE granted seminars
or conferences during the internship.
- 3.2
Suggestions or recommendations from Advisory Committee Meeting
- 3.3
Suggestions or recommendations from program graduates
- 3.4 Suggestions
or recommendations from current interns
- 3.5 Preceptor
(worked at LAC+USC) will meet eighty percent ofpreceptor's competencies (Clinical and FSSM)
- 3.6 Speaker
(worked at LAC+USC) will meet eighty percent of presentation competencies
- 3.7 New ideas
and knowledge learned from Annual Area DEP Meeting
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Program Goal 4: Incorporate concepts of quality
and performance improvement to assure ongoing achievement of high
standards in all aspects of the program.
Outcome Measures
- 4.1
Intern to reach 75% on all post tests in clinical rotations and
tests in some FSSM rotations.
- 4.2
Intern to obtain 75% on a competency test held after completion
all clinical and all food service system management rotations
respectively.(2 tests per intern)
- 4.3
At least 80% of intern graduate performance rate will be ranked
by employers as "meet standards" or above.
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