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DIETETICS PROGRAM |
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Undergraduate Program | Dietetic Internship Program | Curriculum Guide | Scholarship Form Advising Schedule | SDA Newsletter |
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| Bachelor of Science in Dietetics | ||||||
| The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Didactic Program in Dietetics is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899/0400 ext. 5400. After the completion of a baccalaureate degree, completion of DPD Requirements, compliance to the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics, completion of the DPD Student Exit Survey and the RD Mock Exam an ADA Verification Statement is issued to each student enabling them to apply for any of the CADE Approved Accredited Dietetics Interships (DI) in the United States. A Dietetic Internship takes an average of 9 to 12 months to complete. Upon completion of a DI, students are eligible to take the “registration examination” to become a registered dietitian (RD). Dietitians provide nutrition education and prescribed diets in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and health clubs. As college educators, food brokers, equipment specialists, management specialists, and in nutrition related professions. | ||||||
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| To recruit, prepare, and retain students who will become leaders in the field of dietetics with a focus on knowledge requirements and learning outcomes relating to scientific and evidence base of practice, professional practice expectations, clinical and customer services, management and use of resources, and knowledge underlying the requirements for the didactic program in dietetics. This mission is defined through faculty and staff commitment to excellence in instruction, advising, research and scholarship, and involvement of students in leadership roles in professional organizations, employment, community services, and/or educational advancements. | ||||||
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| Accreditation Status | ||||||
| The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-0040 ext 5400. | ||||||
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| Students who transfer to the UL Lafayette Dietetics program are subject to the rules listed above | ||||||
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| Dietetics Special Policies and Procedures | ||||||
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The Following Are In Adobe Acrobat - PDF Format |
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| Dietetic Internship Program | ||||||
| Prospective Dietetic Intern: | ||||||
| Congratulations on the completion of your DPD plan of study! I am sure you have worked hard and are ready to embark upon your next phase of education. We are excited that you are interested in our Dietetic Internship Program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. We encourage you to take the time to explore our Program Information section. You will observe that we pride ourselves on reaching the highest level of excellence in dietetic education and are looking for interns with these same goals. The detailed information especially about the rotation sites should really help you understand what our program offers. The rotation sites highlight the varied and vast experiences, from entry to specialized areas. In addition, the Lafayette location will excite you with rich Cajun cuisine, hospitable and welcoming people, truly upholding the motto of our Acadiana area, “joie de vivre.” Altogether, our program offers interns the ability to prepare themselves for entry into the field as a registered dietitian. Please feel free to contact us if you have additional questions after reviewing our Program Information. Dietetic Internship Program College of Nursing & Allied Health Professions P.O. Drawer 42931 Lafayette, LA 70504 Phone#: (337) 482-6579 Fax#: (337) 482-1115 Email: arh6110@louisiana.edu Thanks again for your interest in our program and good luck on your professional endeavors. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Ashley Roberts, MS, RD, LDN - Dietetic Internship Director Rachel Fournet, PhD, RD, LDN – Director of Dietetics |
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Document last revised Thursday, August 2, 2012 1:16 PM
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