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Statement of Attainment Allied Health Assistance - Nutrition and Dietetics Skill Set HLTSS00052
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Overview

This training is for currently qualified Allied Health Assistants, with preference given to those currently working in industry. This Skill Set will provide you with skills and knowledge required by a Nutrition/Dietetics assistant in undertaking support tasks delegated by a Dietician. This applies to Nutrition/Dietetic assistants working in a variety of settings such as hospitals, community, rehabilitation facilities and health centres.

Qualification:

 Statement of Attainment - Allied Health Assistance - Nutrition and Dietetics Skill Set HLTSS00052

Course No:

 SA-HS07

Campus:

 CIT Bruce 

Duration:

 1 semester part-time (approximately 5 hours per week) as well as industry placement.

Plus additional 2 hours per week (approximately) individual learning such as research, online activities and projects.

Cost Info:

The 2022 Semester 2 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.

Indicative Cost:

 $684

Likely Job Outcome:

 Allied Health Nutrition and Dietetics assistant

Application Type:

 Standard
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Additional Information

This course has a mandatory work placement (120 hours in total). CIT teachers will negotiate all placements with you and your workplace (if your workplace is suitable).
Before undertaking any industry placement, you must:
- be at least 18 years of age;
- have a National Police check;
- have a 'Working with Vulnerable People Check'
- provide evidence of required vaccinations

Skills Recognition

Entry Requirements

This course is open to Certificate IV qualified Allied Health Assistants preferably working in industry.

To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 4 subjects

Core: Complete all 4

  • HLTAHA018   Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
    • CIT Code: HESC553
      Cost: Standard $132.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the planning and evaluating appropriate meals and menus based on the Australian Dietary Guidelines, and other dietary guidelines, in consultation with a dietitian to meet the nutritional needs of individuals within client groups. It involves the selection and planning of balanced meals, general menu planning principles and the development and evaluation of menus. This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of a dietitian. Individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs and may participate in work teams. A range of well developed skills and some discretion and judgement is required of workers.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • HLTAHA019   Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
    • CIT Code: HESC554
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to modify meals and menus to meet the nutrition requirements of specific client groups and monitor this against the individualised plans. This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of a dietitian. Individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs and may participate in work teams. A range of well developed skills and some discretion and judgement is required of workers.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • HLTAHA020   Support food services in menu and meal order processing
    • CIT Code: HESC555
      Cost: Standard $293.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement meal order systems, distribute and process general and therapeutic menus and meal orders, distribute food and monitor client satisfaction. This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of a dietitian. Individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs and may participate in work teams. A range of well developed skills and some discretion and judgement is required of workers.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • HLTAHA021   Assist with screening and implementation of therapeutic diets
    • CIT Code: HESC556
      Cost: Standard $165.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess nutritional requirements of clients and participate in the implementation of therapeutic diets. This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of a dietitian. Individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs and may participate in work teams. A range of well developed skills and some discretion and judgement is required of workers.
      Prerequisites: Nil

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More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au