PRECEPTOR RESOURCES
Field Experience Manual, 2012 (PDF file)
Form, Mid-Progress Self-Evaluation form to be completed by student (PDF file)
Form, Final Performance Evaluation to be completed by preceptor (Word file)
COMPETENCIES & OBJECTIVES
2012 Core Competency Areas and Specific Competencies for Nutrition Paraprofessionals (a working document to provide guidance, PDF file)
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION STATEMENT
The Nutrition Assistant (NA) Program values the promotion of healthy living through education, nutrition resources, meal programs, support and referral in our diverse multi-ethnic populations. The program is committed to train students to provide culturally sensitive, quality nutrition care to help clients achieve optimal health and well-being at every stage of life.
PROGRAM GOAL
The goal of the Nutrition Assistant Program is to promote knowledge and develop skills and competencies in the delivery of nutrition education, nutrition services, and community resource referrals in public health programs and hospitals.
OBJECTIVES OF FIELD EXPERIENCE
- to apply theoretical principles and didactic preparation to a field experience assignment, under the guidance of a registered dietitian (R.D.), or other nutrition professionals.
- to integrate concepts of community nutrition, including screening, assessment, eligibility determination, delivery of services and evaluation, and to validate knowledge and skills in order to identify areas for further career development.
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) NOTE: all students will get this experience through our on-campus Nutrition Clinics. They may (or may not) get counseling experience at their field placement sites.
11. Apply Knowledge of Food Safety and Sanitation
12. Demonstrate Technology Literacy
TECH-ENHANCED LEARNING
While students are placed at geographically dispersed internship sites, they will maintain communication and collaboration with classmates and CCSF field experience coordinator through Insight (Moodle) online course management system. Students will post individual Weekly Learning Summaries on Insight discussion forums, and create a final project, "The Learning Journey", a multimedia presentation to document their field experience to be posted for preceptor's review, class viewing, and feedback. Insight will also be used for discussion and email communication between students and program faculty. Students are expected to spend the equivalent of at least 1 hour per week online participating in Insight.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Our sincere appreciation and thanks for mentoring our future nutrition paraprofessionals, and for your valuable contributions to our program and profession. Please feel free to contact Lisa Yamashiro, Program Coordinator with any questions or concerns at lisa.yamashiro@mail.ccsf.edu, (415) 561-1971.
