Nutrition Care Process: Foundation
The Nutrition Care Process (NCP) is a systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care
The presentation covers:
- Nutrition Care Process (NCP) Background and concept
- Why use nutrition care process terminology?
- NCP steps and application
- Comparison of documentation formats
- Understanding and writing a nutrition diagnosis statement (PESS)
- Difference between medical diagnosis and nutrition diagnosis
- Example of nutrition diagnosis and how to apply in practice
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours
About the Presenter
Dr Varitha Kinghorn is the first and the only Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) in the Northern and North West Tasmania. She is a senior clinical dietitian at Launceston General Hospital, and a recognised Nutrition Care Process (NCP) Global Trainer by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (USA). Varitha is internationally well-known in the area of NCP and its terminology. She developed and evaluated online education for dietitians' professional development to learn about NCP globally as part of her PhD research. Owing to the success of her PhD international research, Varitha was invited to be part of two different International Advisory Committees of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (USA). Varitha is recognised as a leader in online education and professional training for the NCP. Her innovative work in this area had influenced and impacted the practice of dietitians worldwide.
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- Access to a recording of the presentation
- Presentation notes
- Assessment quiz and certificate
- Suggested further reading
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