Understand the need to maintain an adequate level of professional fitness.
Knowledge and Understanding: Students must possess knowledge of: laws pertaining to the profession, growth and professionalization of healthcare professions and the profession of dietitian, the concept of autonomy, responsibility, and competence, professional profile, code of ethics, ANDID (National Association for the History of the Profession)
Establishment of Professional Associations
Ethical Constitution of the National Federation of the Associations of Medical Radiology Technicians and Technical, Rehabilitation, and Prevention Health Professions
CODE OF ETHICS FOR DIETITIANS: National Federation of the Associations of Medical Radiology Technicians and Technical, Rehabilitation, and Prevention Health Professions
Dietitians, professional fields of Dietitians, role of Dietitians in Europe and beyond, training and qualifications, ECM system.
Skills
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge and
possess the skills required for the respective roles in the various professional fields, in compliance with the rules of conduct set forth in the professional code of ethics.
Any Student with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or with any special needs, shall reach out to the Lecturer(s) and to the dedicated SLD Representative in the Department before class begins, in order to liase and arrange the specific teaching methods and ensure proper achievement of the learning aims and outcomes.
Aspects of Professional Ethics and Deontology
Growth of the Healthcare Professions and the Dietitian Profession
Overview of Healthcare Legislation
Autonomy, Responsibility, Skills
Professional Profile of the Dietitian
ANDID, National Association of Dietitians, History of the Association
Ethical Constitution of the National Federation of the Associations of Medical Radiology Technicians and of the Technical, Rehabilitation, and Prevention Health Professions
CODE OF ETHICS FOR DIETITIANS National Federation of the Associations of Medical Radiology Technicians and of the Technical, Rehabilitation, and Prevention Health Professions
Dietitians, Professional Areas of the Dietitian, Role of the Dietitian in Europe and Beyond, Training and Qualifications, CME System
ASAND Scientific Association of Dietitians
Role of the Dietitian in the Various Areas of Professional Practice
The Dietitian in Europe and Beyond: Training and
CME System (Continuing Medical Education)
Handouts of the PowerPoint presentations shown in the classroom, a printed brochure "The Dietitian: A Health Professional," copies of the ANDID Notizie magazine, digital copies of the Professional Profile, digital copies of the Code of Ethics, and a digital copy of the brochure "Dietitians or Other Nutrition Professionals?"
Reference texts and bibliography:
Website www.andid.it Manual of Dietetic Techniques, Adami GF, Gradaschi R. SEU Società Editrice Universo 2011 (chap. 22) Manual of Clinical Nutrition and Applied Dietetic Sciences, Binetti R, Marcelli M, Baisi R. SEU Società Editrice Universo 2007 (chap. 12) Ethical Constitution, National Federation of the Orders of Medical Radiology Technicians and Technical Health Professions, of Rehabilitation and Prevention CODE OF ETHICS FOR DIETITIANS
Ricevimento: Students can request an appointment with the instructor for clarifications and/or practical activities or exercises by writing to the following email address: consuelo.borgrelli@unige.it.
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
The learning assessment consists of a PowerPoint presentation and dissertation of a project on the valorization of the role and skills of the Dietitian;
Learning assessment is conducted through a final exam, which aims to verify the student's actual achievement of the expected learning outcomes. Class attendance, participation, and participation in role-playing exercises will be taken into account.
To pass the exam, and therefore achieve
a grade of at least 18/30, students must demonstrate:
Knowledge of the laws pertaining to the profession, the growth and professionalization of healthcare professions and the dietitian profession, the concepts of autonomy, responsibility, and competence, the professional profile, the code of ethics, the ANDID (National Association of Dietitians), ASAND, the professional fields of the dietitian, the role of the dietitian in Europe and beyond, training and qualifications, and the ECM system. Be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge related to the role of the profile in the various fields of professional activity, in compliance with the rules of conduct contained in the profession's code of ethics. The following factors contribute to the final grade, expressed out of 30:
Ability to address the required topics in a transversal and critical manner; Accuracy, clarity, synthesis, and fluency of presentation; Mastery of the subject matter; Adoption of appropriate terminology. A grade of 30/30 with possible honors will be awarded for excellent knowledge/skills in the subject matter.
