Dietetic Internship Program
Mission Statement and Program Philosophy
The mission of the UNLV Dietetic Internship (DI) is to provide dietetic interns with a variety of experiences that are challenging, broad enough to acquire entry level knowledge and skills outlined in the competencies determined by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), yet include some unique opportunities and experiences. Science-based practice will be emphasized as appropriate throughout the program. This DI seeks to graduate interns who will be both comfortable and competent in their first employment opportunity and to produce skilled professionals capable of providing excellent service to the community.
The University of Nevada Las Vegas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicaps, or veteran’s status in any program or activity it operates in compliance with federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws and regulations.
Program Goals
The DI program will:
- Prepare graduates to become competent entry-level practitioners in dietetics.
- Provide mentoring opportunities that require participation in various educational and professional activities. \
- Provide students with the opportunity to work with a culturally diverse population.
Outcome Measures Goal 1
Goal 1: The program will prepare graduates to become competent entry-level practitioners in dietetics.
- Students will receive at least a “satisfactory” rating for each of the competencies required for the program as determined by preceptors and the program director through appropriate testing and observation of applied skills.
- Eighty percent of the program graduates will pass the registration examination on the first try.
When surveyed, at least 80% of employers will give program graduates in their employ a mean rating of 3 or “satisfactory” for all entry level - knowledge and skills assessed (Rating scale: 5 = excels; 4 = above average; 3 = satisfactory; 2 = below average; 1 = incompetent).
- At least 80% of employed graduates will rate themselves as being prepared for their first job (Rating scale: Well-prepared, prepared, somewhat prepared, not well-prepared).
Outcome Measures Goal 2
Goal 2: The program will provide mentoring opportunities that require participation in various educational and professional activities.
- Interns will be required to research, develop, and deliver nutrition-related lectures for the UNLV or Las Vegas community.
- Interns will be required to attend meetings of the Southern Nevada Dietetic Association and will attend the Nevada Dietetic Association Annual
- Meeting (January start date) or FNCE (July start date).
Outcome Measures Goal 3
Goal 3: The program will provide students with the opportunity to work with a culturally diverse population.
- At least 25% of the people that the students have contact with, either as supervisors, colleagues, or patients, will be from a minority group.
- Students will identify instances where they worked with people of different cultures or in different ethnic groups.
Please Contact Us If You Have Any Questions:
UNLV
Department of Nutrition Sciences
4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453026
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3026
(702) 895-4328
Fax: (702) 895-2616
Email: nutrition.sciences@unlv.edu
