Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 516 FON245AA / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS PRACTICUM II: MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY Classroom preparation and training, under the instruction and supervision of a registered dietitian. Understanding of principles, knowledge, and skills required for the delivery of medical nutrition therapy. Comprehension of nutritional screening, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation for common and complex medical conditions, medical documentation, patient interviewing and counseling, and education in health promotion and disease prevention. Prerequisites: FON125, FON242, HCE103 or equivalent, and MAT092 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on district placement exam. Corequisites: FON245AB. FON245AB / 2.5 CREDITS / 10 PERIODS PRACTICUM II: MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY LAB Practicum experience under the supervision of a registered dietitian. Application of principles, knowledge, and skills required for the delivery of medical nutrition therapy. Perform nutritional screening, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation for common and complex medical conditions, medical documentation, patient interviewing and counseling, and education in health promotion and disease prevention. Prerequisites: FON125, FON242, HCC145AA, and MAT092 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on district placement exam. Corequisites: FON245AA. FON246AA / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS PRACTICUM III: COMMUNITY NUTRITION LECTURE Classroom preparation and training, under the instruction of a registered dietitian. Understanding of principles, knowledge and skills required in the delivery of nutrition services in community-based agencies, outpatient health care settings, and social service agencies. Includes knowledge and understanding of nutrition intervention and wellness promotion for individuals and groups across the lifespan, i.e. infants through geriatrics with a diversity of cultural, religious and social backgrounds. Competencies in the classroom met prior to their application in supervised practice settings during the practicum lab (FON246AB). Prerequisites: FON125 and FON242. Corequisite: FON246AB. FON246AB / 2 CREDITS / 10 PERIODS PRACTICUM III: COMMUNITY NUTRITION LAB Practicum experience under the supervision of a registered dietitian. Application of principles, knowledge and skills required in the delivery of nutrition services in community- based agencies, outpatient health care