Field Experience Coordinator:  Lisa Yamashiro, MEd, RD

The field experience provides hands-on experience at various public health and nutrition care settings such as Women,Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Programs, Head Start, senior nutrition programs, University of California Cooperative Extension, and hospitals.  Students learn and practice entry-level job-specific skills and competencies in the delivery of nutrition care and services under the supervision of registered dietitians. 

CRN #33597, 2 units, CR/NC
March 21 - June 22, 2012, 2 days equivalent/week (total 160 hours minimum)

Core Competencies:  Upon completion of the field experience, the student will be expected to:

1. Describe the Organization
2. Communicate Program Value
3. Conduct Program Evaluation
4. Apply Knowledge of Basic Nutrition Principles
5. Demonstrate Cross-Cultural Competence and Respect for Diversity
6. Maintain Effective Internal and External Partnerships and Interpersonal Relationships
7. Demonstrate Personal Accountability
8. Maintain Accurate Records and Reports
9. Achieve Excellence in Teaching
10. Administer Nutrition Screening, Assessment, and Counseling (of low-risk clients under supervision of Registered Dietitian)
11. Apply Knowledge of Food Safety and Sanitation
12. Demonstrate Technology Literacy