Dietetic Internship Program
Introduction
Providing a concentration providing nutrition therapy / community
nutrition
Phone:(908) 889-2488
Fax:(908) 889-2505
Director:
M. Geraldine McKay, M.ED., R.D.
mckayge@umdnj.edu
Faculty:
Cynthia Kwiatkowski, M.S., R.D.,
CNSD
kwiatkca@umdnj.edu
Join us for one of our Open House events:Friday,
November 20, 2009 or Thursday, January 7, 2010.
Call or e-mail for more information.
 The
UMDNJ Internship
prepares the dietetic intern to assume the
role of a dietitian by providing the core professional
competencies required for practice as Registered
Dietitians. In addition, the program provides
a unique emphasis combining nutrition therapy
and community dietetics
The UMDNJ Dietetic Internship Program builds
on previously acquired knowledge of food, nutrition
and biological sciences. Course instruction
focuses on theory and techniques of nutritional
evaluation, management and care, and the scientific
principles upon which to plan medical nutrition
therapy. Since many of the implementation strategies
used by a dietitian require communication, counseling
and educational skills, classroom instruction
emphasizes these principles and techniques.Dietetic
interns have opportunities to work collaboratively
with a variety of health professionals
and diverse learning experiences are provided
in the areas nutrition therapy, community health, dietetics and allied health practice including:
- Medical-surgical acute care, rehabilitation, renal, intensive care/nutrition support, diabetes
- Ambulatory nutrition care, obstetric and pediatric practice, oral health
- Community health promotion and food security
- Food service administration and geriatrics
The
dietetic interns have opportunities to observe
and participate in situations in which the dietitians
or nutritionists serve as consultants to community
agencies, physicians, nurses and other allied
health professionals. Throughout the internship
year, the interns plan and prepare teaching
aids for use in patient instruction or community
based health promotion and disease prevention
programs, utilize a variety of current technologies
and participate in research projects.
Students who complete Track One are awarded
a certificate, attesting to their successful
completion of the program, and they become eligible
for active membership in The American Dietetic
Association and to take the Registration Examination
of the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Upon completion of the internship requirements,
students who complete Track Two are awarded
a certificate from the UMDNJ-School of Health
Related Professions and are prepared to meet
the requirements for active membership in the
American Dietetic Association and are eligible
to take the Registration Examination of the
Commission on Dietetic Registration. In addition,
they receive a Master of Science Degree from
Rutgers, the State University upon completion
of all academic requirements of the Graduate
Program in Nutrition Sciences.
 The
Dietetics Profession
Dietitians
are the professional members of the health team
responsible for the nutritional care of individuals
and groups. 'They function to assure quality nutrition
care at all stages of the life span and in all
conditions of health and disease. Many medical
problems have their origins in poor nutrition,
and many may be prevented by appropriate intake
of nutrients.
The dietitian assesses the nutritional needs of
individuals and groups,
diagnoses nutrition problems, plans and implements nutrition interventions and monitors and evaluates outcomes. Nutrition interventions can include the
provision of appropriate foods or other forms
of nutrition support, individual client counseling
or community education.
 
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