This module builds on the Semester 1 topic "Dietetic Assessment and Practice" and provides further theory and skill development in individual dietetic case management in a range of clinical conditions including but not limited to obesity, diabetes and other endocrinological disorders, cardiovascular disease, medicine for the elderly, malnutrition, refeeding syndrome, gastrointestinal diseases and disorders and renal disease. Pregnancy and paediatric medicine will also be explored. Students will gain expertise and knowledge in the pathophysiology, medical management, cultural, social and psychological factors that influence dietary prescriptions in these conditions. Students will apply and translate theory into dietetic practice assessment, intervention and management that encompasses the nutrition care plan using case studies and simulated learning experiences. This forms the foundation of safe and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic practice and prepares the student for clinical placement.

Pathophysiology, nutritional aetiology, clinical features, medical and nutritional management of a range of clinical conditions and diseases; Nutritional disorders; Screening, assessment and diagnosis of malnutrition; definition and description of nutrition screening tools used in different health care settings and for different populations and their advantages and disadvantages; formulation of nutrition diagnoses and management plans for individuals; Methods to collect anthropometric and body composition data, dietary data and food habits in clinical settings and for different clinical conditions; Nutrition goal setting and development of client centred, evidence based or best practice nutrition management plans; development of dietary plans based on food or meal plan approaches; documentation of plans in the medical and case notes; interview skills, communicating effectively; professionalism, ethical practice and organisational standards. This module will run for ten weeks - 2 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial per week for 10 weeks

1. Apply and integrate knowledge of the pathophysiology, clinical features, medical and nutritional management of chronic disease into a clinical nutrition care pathway. 2. Determine the nutritional status of individuals with clinical conditions and diseases using nutritional assessment data. 3. Understand and interpret dietetic and non-dietetic information in the collection, interpretation and analysis of data to formulate effective client centred nutrition and dietetic plans and in the evaluation of same. 4. Apply independent learning, critical thinking, communication and collaboration in the dietetic management of individuals with acute and chronic medical conditions. 5. Apply knowledge of food sources, food varieties, food composition, dietary patterns and dietary cuisines in the dietetic practice for specific clinical conditions. 6. Apply current nutrition guidelines into practical management strategies. 7. Critically analyse dietary data from individual case studies detailing diseases and conditions presented in this module for the preparation of dietetic plans that are in line with nutritional goals. 8. Develop meal plans for individuals with different clinical conditions presented in this module with varying social, cultural and medical needs.

1. Reflect on learning needs and skill development in the dietetic management of individuals with a range of clinical conditions to assess readiness for practical placement. 2. Apply initiative and open mindedness to new treatments and management strategies based on a good quality evidence base and peer consensus.

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Lectures, Workshops/Tutorials, PBL, EBL, Online materials, Case based learning, Simulated training experiences and Specialist clinicians. The module will incorporate the most up-to-date evidence base for pathophysiology, nutritional aetiology, clinical features and for the nutritional and medical management of the clinical conditions covered. Students will build on skills in literature searching and critical appraisal of research