Dietetics (PMDip)

Ryerson University

Master

In Toronto (Canada)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Toronto (Canada)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The program is offered in partnership with North York General Hospital, SickKids, Unity Health (St. Michael’s Hospital), and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Women’s College Hospital.
Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam and if successful, become registered dietitians — going on to work in a diverse range of entry-level dietetic practice settings.

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Start date

Toronto (Canada)
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About this course

To provide students with high quality practical training through which they can demonstrate competency attainment as per the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEP), qualify to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination, and become dietitians.
To draw on all partner institutions' resources to enhance the quality of dietetic practical training for students and preceptors.
To provide students and preceptors with exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development.

Registered dietitians are qualified to:

Practice professionally and ethically, according to regulatory and organizational requirements.
Provide services to meet the nutrition-care needs of individuals and groups.
Communicate effectively and practice collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams in health care and other sectors.
Promote the nutrition health of groups, communities and populations.
Manage programs, projects and services related to dietetics.
Participate in practice-based research.
Provide nutrition education and counselling in a wide range of practice settings.
Dietitians find rewarding employment opportunities in:

Hospital and community based settings
Community and public health organizations
Government agencies
Food industry
Private sector health companies
Consulting firms
Not-for-profit and non-governmental food and health charities and organizations
Education and research
Private practice

This dietetic education program is accredited under the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) and prepares students for eligibility for registration with a provincial dietetics regulatory body.

Why Dietetics at Ryerson?
Dietetics at Ryerson provides unrivaled learning opportunities through partnerships with North York General Hospital, SickKids, Unity Health (St. Michael’s Hospital), and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Women’s College Hospital.

During practicum rotations, you'll have the opportunity to apply theory to practice and engage in practice-based research while working alongside dietitians in a wide variety of practice settings.

Our program fosters continuous self-directed learning that recognizes the unique background and learning needs of each student. Practicum rotations are structured to support progressive learning and competency achievement. As you progress, you will have opportunities to engage in minimally supervised entry-level dietetic practice.

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Subjects

  • Dietetics
  • Approach
  • Supporting
  • Education
  • Practice
  • Classroom
  • Develop
  • Skills
  • Knowledge
  • Learning

Course programme

Curriculum

Ryerson’s PMDip in Dietetics provides comprehensive, rewarding opportunities for classroom learning and dietetic practice, supporting you to meet the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice.

Through classroom-based learning and practical training, you will develop advanced skills and knowledge in:

  • Nutrition care
  • Management
  • Population and public health
  • Professional practice
  • Communications

As dietetics student, you must complete:

  • NC8300 Professional Practice

    This course provides students with opportunities to become familiar with the process of competency attainment in external practicums, the roles of dietitians in diverse settings (acute, chronic, long term care, industry, business, community, etc.), interprofessional collaboration, and the standards, policies and legislation governing dietetic practice. Students engage in activities and discussions designed to enhance their readiness for success in achieving the entry-level competencies for dietetic careers. 1 Credit

  • NC8401 Practicum I

    This course provides students with structured experiences to integrate knowledge and skills while demonstrating their competence as defined by the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice. Students engage in 4 days of highly structured external rotations and 1 day of class weekly. Online study modules and assessments support students’ progress. Class discussions provide opportunities for students to integrate learning, discuss challenges, identify strategies to resolve problems, and demonstrate a collegial and supportive approach to professional practice. Pass/Fail 1 Credit

  • NC8402 Practicum II

    Based on the progressive model of competency attainment, this course provides students with structured experiences to build on their previous experiential learning by adding depth and breadth to their learning. Students will integrate knowledge and skills while demonstrating their competence as defined by the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice. Students engage in 4 days of highly structured external rotations and 1 day of class weekly. Online study modules and assessments support students’ progress. Class discussions provide opportunities for students to integrate learning, discuss challenges, identify strategies to resolve problems, and demonstrate a collegial and supportive approach to professional practice. Pass/Fail 1 Credit

  • NC8403 Practicum III

    Based on the progressive model of competency attainment, this course provides students with structured experiences to build on their previous experiential learning by adding depth and breadth to their learning. Students will integrate knowledge and skills while demonstrating their competence as defined by the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice. Students engage in 4 days of highly structured external rotations and 1 day of class weekly. Online study modules and assessments support students’ progress. Class discussions provide opportunities for students to integrate learning, discuss challenges, identify strategies to resolve problems, and demonstrate a collegial and supportive approach to professional practice. Pass/Fail 1 Credit

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Dietetics (PMDip)

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