222.671.01
Developing Skills in Clinical Nutrition I: Medical Terminology & Laboratory Value Assessment

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
0.5
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Thursday, 9:00 - 9:50am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Vanessa Garcia Larsen
Contact Name
Vanessa Larsen
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Strengthens clinical nutrition knowledge and competencies in order to streamline the transition to the clinical practicum at JHBMC. Focuses on gaining fluency in medical terminology and strengthening knowledge in the area of medical testing relevant for assessing and addressing nutrition problems.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify the body systems, their components and their functions
  2. Correctly apply medical terms in hypothetical clinical situations
  3. Identify appropriate lab tests for assessing nutritional status as it relates to the functioning of a body system and interpret laboratory test results
  4. Identify, pronounce, and spell medical terms
  5. Communicate to an audience of health professionals regarding a body system, diseases of that systems, laboratory tests and interpretation, and the role of medical nutrition therapy
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 80% Presentation(s)
Enrollment Restriction
Only MSPH Dietitian students in their first year
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Presentation days will be scheduled in 2-2.5 hour blocks.