ECTS - Ethics in Nutrition and Dietetics

Ethics in Nutrition and Dietetics (NUT207) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Ethics in Nutrition and Dietetics NUT207 3. Semester 2 0 0 2 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To provide ethical knowledge and skills for both nutrition and dietetics education and dietetics profession.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Learn definition and current theories of ethics
  • Gain an understanding about the importance of behaving in compliance with ethical rules in dietetic profession
  • Makes decisions and exhibits behaviors in compliance with ethical rules during educational and professional life
  • Learn the responsibilities of a dietitian in compliance with ethical rules to public, patients, clients, colleagues and other health professions
Course Content The definition of ethics and the current theories about ethics; the importance of ethical behaviors in nutrition and dietetics education and practices; the responsibilities of dietitians to the public, patients, clients colleagues and other health professions.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Definition of Ethics Read from the source
2 Ethical Theories Read from the source
3 The Importance of ethics in discipline of nutrition and dietetics Read from the source
4 Ethics in nutrition and dietetics education Read from the source
5 Ethics in nutrition and dietetics research Read from the source
6 Midterm exam Read from the source
7 Ethics in Nutrition and Dietetics practice Read from the source
8 An ethical approach to dietetians- responsibilities to the public Read from the source
9 An ethical approach to dietetians- responsibilities to the patients and clients Read from the source
10 An ethical approach to dietetians- responsibilities the nutrition and dietetics discipline Read from the source
11 An ethical approach to dietetians- responsibilities to their colleagues and other health professionals Read from the source
12 International Professional Association Practice on Ethics - I International Confederation of Dietetic Associations Read from the source
13 International Professional Association Practice on Ethics - I Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Read from the source
14 Ethical Committee and Commissions Practices of Turkish Dietetic Association Read from the soure
15 General Discussion Read from the source
16 Final Exam Read from the source

Sources

Other Sources 1. International Confederation of Dietetic Associations. International Code of Ethics and Code of Good Practice,2008
2. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Code of Ethics in Dietetics, 2009
3. Türkiye Diyetisyenler Derneği. Diyetisyenlik Mesleğinin Etik Kuralları, 2012

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 25
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Develop the capability of using theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during nutrition and dietetic education for individuals and public for health promotion, prevention of the diseases and treatment of the diseases when necessary. X
2 Can reach evidence-based knowledge in nutrition and dietetics by searching available journals and books published then using all computer programs assess this knowledge, interpret and share. X
3 Develop strategical plans and programs for solving nutrition-based health problems at individual and community level, by considering professional and ethical values. X
4 Can analyze food consumptions of individuals and create diet plans by taking into consideration of their age, gender, socio-cultural, economical, biochemical and personal characteristics then can give necessary education to them. X
5 Can identify all the nutrients and chemical substances that foods contain and help individuals how and what kind of foods to be chosen for their health and/or disease conditions. X
6 Can conduct their work independently with the help of the information gained, take individual responsibility to solve problems in practice, and collaborate with other members of the health team. X
7 Can explain all reduction or loss of nutrients may happen during food preparation and cooking both home or institutional settings. X
8 Can make all necessary dietary adjustments where special nutrition is required. X
9 Can compare and discuss nutrition policies and food legislation both in the country and world experiences levels. X
10 Can develop and organize training programs to provide adequate, balanced and healthy nutrition for individuals and groups, and can effectively use the communication and education methods and materials required for the sessions. X
11 Can evaluate individual and cultural differences by having knowledge and practices of the traditions and cultures of the countries. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 100