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Develop individual lessons to match the course objectives, incorporating active learning techniques to increase student retention. Content is centered on sound nutrition principles including new information and trends. Restructure laboratory curriculum and manual for optimal learning. Regularly evaluate student scholastic progress. Canvas is utilized for communication, course materials and grades. Courses include: FON 100, Introductory Nutrition; FON 125, Introduction to Professions in Nutrition and Dietetics; FON 241, Principles of Human Nutrition; FON 241LL, Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory. Instruction includes online, hybrid and face-to-face formats.

Evaluate anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary measures to assess nutritional status and determine appropriate interventions for ICU, medical/surgical and telemetry patients. Participate in daily ICU rounds. Provide in-patient dietary educations. Communicate patients’ needs and plan of care with hospital staff including physicians, nurses, speech therapists, pharmacists and case managers.

Teach a class focused on the principles of human nutrition. Develop individual lessons to match the course objectives. Lessons incorporate active learning techniques to present the information in a variety of modalities to increase student retention. Instruction is centered on the practical application of nutrition principles. Review methods are designed to promote student success. Blackboard is utilized for course materials, announcements and grades.

Evaluate multiple clinical and dietary measures to assess nutritional status and determine appropriate interventions for patients. Participate in daily ICU and weekly interdisciplinary rounds. Offer in-patient and out-patient dietary education. Communicate patients’ needs and plan of care among the interdisciplinary team.