2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 310 However, only courses that are purely didactic in nature (e.g., biochemistry) will be allowed to transfer. All supervised practice activities and requirements must be met through the courses required in the current degree requirements. D. Annual Assessment In addition to the ongoing course and instructor evaluations in the program, the RDN program engages a formal summative assessment of student competence and regular reports of performance and progress. Near the end of the program, students are given the opportunity to evaluate the curriculum and their preparedness according to each of the educational competencies. Evaluation may occur via computer or hard copy and will be completed prior to the end of the winter semester. All evaluations remain anonymous and are compiled by the computer or by a third party (if done hard copy) and presented to the program director. The program director shares the aggregate information with the program faculty and preceptors for discussion and improvements where appropriate. At the end of the senior year, students are given the opportunity to evaluate the program curriculum and their preparedness according to each of the educational competencies. While evaluating the program, students should strive to evaluate the course work and the effectiveness of the instructor or preceptor. Evaluations should not be based on personal like or dislike of the course or instructor or area of practice but rather on the effectiveness of meeting objectives. Constructive comments and ideas for change are helpful and allow for the faculty or staff to evaluate and make changes to courses, books, or assignments as needed. Students are also given the opportunity to evaluate their own preparedness related to the core knowledge and competencies for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. The evaluation form regarding preparedness in each educational competency area is submitted directly to the program director. Students may review this with the program director and a corrective plan of action can be created for any deficiencies. This form is not anonymous as the program director may use the information to compare each second-year student’s perception of preparedness to actual performance on the RDN exam or to compare the first-year preparedness evaluation to the second-year preparedness. E. Career Counseling In addition to ongoing academic review as detailed in Academic Progress, students in the RDN professional practice concentration who are unable to maintain the expected level of academic performance and have a minimal chance of success will meet with faculty advisers to identify alternate options. NSU has an expansive program for career development and will be actively engaged with students throughout the program to offer career coaching services. NSU’s Career Development Office: nova.edu/career . F. Background Checks The M.S. in Nutrition, Professional Practice Concentration program will follow the college policy for background screening and drug testing as set forth in the KPCOM Student Handbook . Upon admission to the professional practice concentration, graduate nutrition students will be subject to compliance screening requirements for licensed health care providers and may train in facilities where adverse results are monitored.