NUTR 201 - Role of the Dietitian in the Canadian Health Care System

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

This course introduces students to the profession of dietetics and its position with in the Canadian health care system. Topics covered include: history of dietetics; the structure of the health care system in Canada; roles of the Registered Dietitian, concepts of dietetic practice and jurisprudence for Registered Dietitians.