Bowling Green State University Dietetic Internship Program Handbook

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Bowling Green State

University Dietetic

Internship Program

Handbook

Updated 12/19/23 2

Table of Contents

Program Description/Philosophy ............................................................................................................. 4

Accreditation Status ................................................................................................................................ 4

Policy and Procedure: Initial Program Admission and Eligibility/Cost of Application ................................ 4

Policy and Procedure: Pre-Orientation Preparation/Requirements .......................................................... 5

Policy and Procedure: Outcome Measures ............................................................................................... 8

Policy and Procedure: Competence of Graduates ..................................................................................... 9

Expectations for Interns ........................................................................................................................... 9

Policy and Procedures: Projected Cost to Student .................................................................................. 12

Policy and Procedure: Criminal Background Checks ............................................................................... 14

Policy and Procedure: Drug Testing ....................................................................................................... 15

Policy and Procedure: Use of Medical or Recreational Marijuana .......................................................... 16

Policy and Procedure: Educational Purpose of Supervised Practice ........................................................ 16

Policy and Procedure: Prior Work Experience ......................................................................................... 16

Policy and Procedure: Canvas Duo Factor Verification ........................................................................... 17

Policy and Procedure: Completion of the Program ................................................................................. 17

Policy and Procedure: Intern Evaluation ................................................................................................ 18

Policy and Procedure: Communication .................................................................................................. 19

Policy and Procedure: Internship Rotation Readiness Assessment .......................................................... 19

Policy and Procedure: Academic Progress (from the Graduate Handbook) ............................................. 20

Policy and Procedure: Disciplinary Sanctions/Termination Procedures ................................................... 21

Policy and Procedure: Dismissal/Withdrawal from a Course .................................................................. 23

Policy and Procedure: Grievance Procedures ......................................................................................... 23

Policy and Procedure: Complaints Against Accredited Programs ............................................................ 24

Policy and Procedure: Affiliation Agreements (distance interns) ............................................................ 24

Policy and Procedure: Advising .............................................................................................................. 25

Policy and Procedure: Student Support Services ..................................................................................... 25

Policy and Procedure: Professional Ethics .............................................................................................. 25

Policy and Procedure: Identification/Name Tags ................................................................................... 25

Policy and Procedure: Establishment of Sites and Preceptors ................................................................. 26

Interns are required to review the Internship Handbook in its

entirety and abide by the following policies and procedures

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Distance Internship Program

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Minimum requirements for preceptors:

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Minimum site requirements:

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Policy and Procedure: Rotation Schedules ............................................................................................. 26

Alternative Hours .................................................................................................................................. 27

On-site Rotations .................................................................................................................................. 27

Distance Rotations ................................................................................................................................ 28

Part Time Option

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Nutrition Across the Lifespan and Diverse Populations

...................................................................... 29

Study Time/Assignments ....................................................................................................................... 29

Fall Coursework ..................................................................................................................................... 29

Policy and Procedure: Program Completion ........................................................................................... 29

Policy and Procedure: Personal Days and Holidays ................................................................................ 29

Policy and Procedure: Withdrawal and Refund of Tuition and Fees ........................................................ 30

Policy and Procedure: Attendance/Absence/Leave of Absence .............................................................. 30

Policy and Procedure: Inclement Weather ............................................................................................. 31

Policy and Procedure: Leave of Absence ................................................................................................ 31

Policy and Procedure: Liability Insurance ............................................................................................... 31

Policy and Procedure: Professional Memberships .................................................................................. 32

Policy and Procedure: Participation in Professional Activities ................................................................ 32

Policy and Procedure: Attendance at National Conferences or State Meetings ...................................... 32

Policy and Procedure: Use of Electronic Devices During Rotations .......................................................... 32

Personal lap top or tablet ...................................................................................................................... 32

Cell phone use ....................................................................................................................................... 32

Policy and Procedure: Personal Appearance/Dress Code ....................................................................... 33

Food Service Rotations

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Clinical and Community Rotations

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Policy and Procedure: Confidentiality .................................................................................................... 34

Policy and Procedure: Personal Safety/Injury/Theft ............................................................................... 34

Policy and Procedure: Orientation/Joint Commission regulations .......................................................... 35

Minimum System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 35

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Internship Handbook

Welcome to the Bowling Green State University Dietetic Internship Program (BGSU DI). It is a

pleasure to guide dietetic interns through the journey to become a Registered

Dietitian/Nutritionist. This handbook serves as a policy and procedure manual for the Program. It

is updated annually to meet program needs and to maintain the Standards of Education of the

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Interns are expected to

read this handbook in its entirety before the start of internship. At the start of internship, interns

will be asked to sign a document confirming that have read the intern handbook in its entirety

and agree to abide by these policies and procedures.

Program Description/Philosophy

The Bowling Green State University Dietetic Internship Program (BGSU DI) at Bowling Green

State University prepares entry-level dietitians by providing a route to dietetic registration. The

Program enables interns to pursue individual interests supportive of their professional goals.

Interns who successfully complete the BGSU Dietetic Internship Program are eligible to take the

American Dietetic Association registration exam.

ACEND accredited programs require a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised practice

distributed between clinical, food service management, and community nutrition facilities in

addition to elective experiences. The on-site program accepts up to seven interns each year. As

many as 25 interns may be accepted to the distance program each year, however, the

maximum number is currently capped at 18.

Accreditation Status

The BGSU DI on-site and distance programs at Bowling Green State University is currently

granted Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606,

312/899- 4876. The next site visit will take place in 2023.

Policy and Procedure: Initial Program Admission and Eligibility/Cost of Application

In order to be eligible for admission into the Bowling Green State University Dietetic Internship Program,

candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and have received a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)

Verification Statement, which indicates having met the Core Knowledge requirement by the Accreditation

Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). A degree in dietetics earned from an ACEND

accredited program, will receive this form upon graduation.

Bowling Green State University participates in the spring matching process. Program

requirements are outlined on the program web page http://www.bgsu.edu/BGSU DI - click on the

Application Process link.

Candidates and potential preceptors are encouraged to contact the Internship Program Director

with questions. The web page is updated annually, and as needed.

To be considered for admission into the BGSU DI program, candidates must complete the following:

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• Participate in the application process through DICAS including recommendation letters, personal statement,

application, Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete and transcripts. Cost is $50 for the first

program application and $25 for additional applications

• Participate in the computer matching with D&D Digital Systems. Cost is $65.

• A graduate degree is required for minimum eligibility requirements for the RDN credentialing examination starting

January 1, 2024. All interns must be admitted to the BGSU Graduate College or approved as a guest non-degree

seeking student. Applicants who plan to complete the BGSU Master of Food and Nutrition degree or graduate

certificate will separately apply to the BGSU Graduate College (application fee is $45 for domestic applicants).

• Interns who seek the Onsite or Distance Internship Program option, but not a master’s degree are considered for

acceptance into the Program on a limited basis. Applicants who already have a graduate degree or are pursuing a

self-identified graduate degree may enroll in the graduate certificate or in some cases be approved as a non-degree

seeking student. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid or student health insurance. For more

information, please contact the Food and Nutrition graduate coordinator.

Distance interns only:

• To be considered for match, candidates must secure the site location and preceptor

information for the following rotations: 1. Community 2. Clinical Care/Acute Care (inpatient

hospital) sites

• Preceptor and Site Information forms must be provided with the DICAS Application within

the application documents.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the Dietetic Internship Program by D & D Digital.

Policy and Procedure: Pre-Orientation Preparation/Requirements

Interns are expected to prepare for their internship through the completion of summer

assignments prior to the start of the Introduction to Internship course at the beginning of fall

semester Summer Assignments Summer Case studies topics include: cirrhosis with

encephalopathy, oncology, hospitalized patient with diabetes. Communication and access to

summer assignments will begin in May. Communication will occur through Outlook Email and

Gmail Shared Drive until students’ myBGSU and Canvas accounts are initiated by the start of the

Fall 1 Semester. Time spent completing these assignments contributes to overall supervised

practice hours.

Interns who do not fully complete summer course work by the start of Fall 1 Semester will be

suspended from beginning Fall coursework until the summer work is submitted.

Undergraduate DPD Verification Statement and Transcript Requirements

Interns are required to send the program director a copy of their Undergraduate

Verification Statement by the start of Fall 1 Semester.

Interns are required to provide a copy of their official final graduate transcripts to the Program

Director. The official final transcript must show the date the graduate degree was conferred.

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Electronic request for transcripts should be sent directly to the Program Director’s BGSU email

address. Transcripts will not be released for past or current students who have any outstanding

charges on their Bursar bill.

Distance interns must locate preceptors and sites for these additional experiences:

• Long term care (Nursing Home)

• Foodservice/Management

• WIC or additional community site. An experience working with pregnant women and young children at

some point in the internship experience is required.

• Client education providing MNT for individuals or groups. A stand-alone outpatient

experience is preferred. Sites can include an outpatient dialysis experience or bariatric

experience.

Travel to Sites and Parking Costs

All interns are expected to travel to all rotation sites using their own vehicle or another source of

reliable transportation. There are no mileage reimbursements offered by the Program. For non-

college campus sites that require parking fees, interns can submit reimbursement for parking

costs while assigned and interning at that site. Interns must provide the program director an

estimate of expected costs by the end of the first week of the rotation. Anticipated parking costs

of greater than $25.00 for the entire rotation must obtain program director approval to be eligible

for reimbursement. Interns must choose the most economical parking option within a 0.25 mile

radius of the site. Parking costs on college campuses are not eligible for parking reimbursement.

When utilizing sites on college campuses, interns are encouraged to ask the preceptor for a

guest or temporary parking pass. BGSU parking is not eligible for reimbursement, as BGSU

interns are expected to have arranged for parking on BGSU property while students at BGSU.

Parking reimbursement requests must be submitted to the HHS Administrative Assistant within

30 days of the last day of completing the scheduled rotation. Reimbursement requests will not be

approved of they do not meet the terms of program reimbursement.

Locating Preceptors and Sites

For interns who leave or are dismissed from a site prior to completing required competency or

time at the site, the internship director is not responsible for replacing that site. For interns who

elect to refuse to comply with site requitements for any reason, the burden of replacing the site,

preceptor, or completing supervised practice hours falls to the intern. Interns who are dismissed

from a site due to disciplinary action relevant to the site are subject to additional disciplinary

action relevant to the DI program’s policies and procedures.

Onsite:

The DI Director is responsible for securing rotation sites and preceptors within a 50 mile

radius of BGSU Campus for all onsite interns. Onsite interns who live outside of Bowling Green,

Ohio city limits are expected to travel up to 50 miles from the center of Bowling Green, Ohio.

Onsite interns may opt to utilize preceptors and sites which fall outside of the onsite 50 mile

radius. Onsite interns who elect to utilize this option are responsible for locating the site and

preceptor and working with the DI Director to arrange for the affiliation agreement and a rotation

schedule that does not interfere with other scheduled onsite rotations.

Distance:

Preceptor and site information forms and a proposed schedule are due by October 31 of

Fall 1 Semester.

By applying to the BGSU Distance Internship option, interns do so with the

understanding that they are required to secure all rotation types and preceptors. If a

site/preceptor cannot be located, the DI Director will assist by offering contacts in the intern’s

geographical location, as known and available to the director. For successful and timely

completion of the program, it is critical that interns do not procrastinate reaching out to

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preceptors and organizing the rotation schedule. Some schedule flexibility is needed over the

course of rotation and site planning. With preceptor and director approval, interns are welcome

to extend their rotation beyond the minimal required hours.

Distance interns are responsible for connecting the DI Director to each preceptor via email to

initiate the affiliation agreement process. For distance sites that BGSU DI has an active affiliation

agreement, distance interns are responsible for connecting the DI Director to the preceptor in

advance of the rotation. It is imperative that the Preceptor Contact Form and Schedule are up to

date at all times over the course of internship. Interns who fail to connect the DI Director and the

preceptor ahead of beginning the rotation will result in a written warning.

Sample Course Schedule (Intern also concurrently completing BGSU’s Master of Food and

Nutrition Degree)

Fall 1 Semester

FN 6260 Research Methods in FN (3 cr. hours)

FN 6110 Advanced Clinical Nutrition (3 cr. hours)

Elective Course (3 cr. hours)

FN 6200 Intro. to Dietetic Internship (1 cr. hour) *

Spring 1 Semester

FN 6070 Community and Public Health Nutrition (3 cr. hours)

FN 6090 Micronutrients (3 cr. hours)

Elective Course (3 cr. hours)

FN 6210 Dietetic Internship I (1 cr. hour) *

FN 6960 Professional Portfolio in Food and Nutrition (1 cr. hour)

Summer 1 Semester

FN 6220 Dietetic Internship II (1 cr. hour) *

FN 6960 Professional Portfolio in Food and Nutrition (1 cr. hour)

Fall 2 Semester

FN 6100 Macronutrients (3 cr. hours)

Elective Course (3 cr. hours)

FN 6960 Professional Portfolio in Food and Nutrition (2 cr. hours)

*Note that each semesters’ credit hour for Dietetic Internship is1 credit hour, however, the workload to complete Dietetic

Internship each semester is equal to, or greater than, a 3 credit hour course.

Policy and Procedure: Program Goals and Expected Outcomes

The Program is designed to provide interns with the knowledge and skills necessary to function

fully in entry level dietetic positions in clinical, management, and community settings. Course

work and supervised practice experiences complement each other with an emphasis on

acquisition of new knowledge and skills as a lifetime professional goal to provide direction for

future growth and leadership. The Dietetic Internship Program will provide opportunities for

individuals to develop professional attitudes and an ethical understanding of professional

practice. The goals of the Dietetic Internship Program at are:

1) To prepare graduates to be competent entry-level dietitians who adhere to the

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Standards of Practice and Professional Code

of Ethics.

2) To provide a comprehensive program with a focus on health and wellness, which will

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prepare graduates to work in all areas of dietetics while allowing interns to pursue

individual interests.

In addition to these goals, the program seeks to:

• develop interns’ understanding of the diversity of specialization within the profession

• expand participation in current legislation and public policy initiatives and other

professional activities

• provide interns the opportunity to function as part of a team, in a variety of work

environments

• enable interns to formulate professional and practice ethics, including personal quality

assurance goals

Policy and Procedure: Outcome Measures

The Dietetic Internship Program has established outcomes and appropriate measures to assess

achievement of goals and program effectiveness. Data supporting these outcomes come from a

variety of sources – end of rotation evaluation of interns by preceptors, completion of intern

feedback forms at the end of rotations by interns, end of internship evaluation by interns, and

post-graduation evaluation forms that are completed by both program graduates and their

employers.

Completion of these forms is crucial in helping determine the program’s effectiveness. Many

changes have been made in content and rotations based on feedback. Outcomes are

evaluated annually.

The outcome measures that correspond to individual program goals are as follows:

Program Goal 1: To prepare graduates to be competent entry-level dietitians.

• Objective 1: 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months

of program completion

• Objective 2: The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first

attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.

• Objective 3: At least 90% of employers will rate alumni as meeting or exceeding expectations as being prepared

for entry-level practice at time of graduation.

Full Time Interns

• Objective 4: At least 80% of program interns complete program/degree requirements within 18 months (150% of

the program length).

Part-Time Interns

• Objective 4: At least 80% of program interns complete program/degree requirements within 36 months (150% of

the program length).

Program Goal 2: To provide a comprehensive program with a focus on health and wellness, which will

prepare graduates to work in all areas of dietetics while allowing interns to pursue individual interests.

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• Interns will rate the following exit survey statement “The internship supported individual goals by allowing intern

input regarding elective rotations” as met expectations or better 90% of the time.

• Of graduates who seek employment, 75 percent are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12

months of graduation.

• Interns will rate their internship preparation for their first post-internship position as adequate or better 90% of the

time.

Policy and Procedure: Competence of Graduates

The BGSU DI provides the framework to complete the Competencies for an entry-level dietitian,

as outlined by the Core Competencies for the RD as described in the ACEND 2022 Eligibility

Requirements and Accreditation Standards for Dietetic Internship Programs. The ACEND

competencies have been grouped under specific expectations and will be used for evaluation by

the preceptors and for intern self-evaluation. These guidelines are updated periodically. The

dietetic internship experience includes a didactic component in the form of formal coursework

and completion of 1000 supervised practice hours. ACEND is recognized by the United States

Department of Education as a Title IV gatekeeper, which affirms it meets national standards and

is a reliable authority on the quality of nutrition and dietetics education programs.

Interns who complete the program and earn a Dietetic Internship Verification Statement from

BGSU are expected to successfully pass the Registration Examination, thus becoming a

Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and active member of the

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Expectations for Interns

1. Interns will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.

CRDN 2.2 Demonstrate professional writing skills in preparing professional

communications

CRDN 2.8 Demonstrate negotiation skills

CRDN 3.8 Design, implement and evaluate presentations to a target audience

CRDN 3.9 Develop nutrition education materials that are culturally and age

appropriate and designed for the literacy level of the audience

CRDN 3.11 Demonstrate effective communication and documentation skills for

clinical and client services in a variety of formats and settings, which include

telehealth and other information technologies and digital media.

CRDN 3.12 Deliver respectful, science-based answers to client questions

concerning emerging trends.

CRDN 3.10 Use effective education and counseling skills to facilitate behavior

change

2. Interns will integrate scientific information and research into practice.

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CRDN 1.1 Select indicators of program quality and/or customer service and

measure achievement of objectives.

CRDN 1.2 Evaluate research and apply evidence-based guidelines, systematic

reviews and scientific literature in nutrition and dietetics practice.

CRDN 1.3 Justify programs, products, services and care using appropriate

evidence or data

CRDN 1.4 Conduct projects using appropriate research or quality improvement

methods, ethical procedures and data analysis utilizing current and/or new

technologies.

CRDN 1.5 Incorporate critical-thinking skills in overall practice

3. Interns will demonstrate standards of professional behavior development and service.

CRDN 2.1 Practice in compliance with current federal regulations and state statutes and

rules, as applicable and in accordance with accreditation standards and the Scope of

Dietetics Practice for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Standards of Practice,

Standards of Professional Performance, and Code of Ethics for the Profession of

Nutrition and Dietetics

CRDN 2.4 Function as a member of interprofessional teams

CRDN 2.5 Work collaboratively with NDTRs and/or support personnel in other

disciplines.

CRDN 2.6 Refer clients and patients to other professionals and services when needs

are beyond individual scope of practice

CRDN 2.7 Apply change management strategies to achieve

desired outcomes.

CRDN 2.9 Actively contribute to a nutrition and dietetics

professional and community organizations.

CRDN 2.10 Demonstrate professional attributes in all areas of

practice

CRDN 2.12 Implement culturally sensitive strategies to

address cultural biases and differences.

CRDN 2.13 Advocate for local, state or national legislative and regulatory issues or

policies impacting the nutrition and dietetics profession.

CRDN 5.1 Perform self-assessment that includes awareness in terms of learning and

leadership styles and cultural orientation and develop goals for self-improvement

CRDN 5.3 Prepare a plan for professional development according to Commission on

Dietetic Registration guidelines.

CRDN 5.7 Mentor others.

CRDN 5.8 Identify and articulate the value of precepting.

4. Interns will develop skills for managing foodservice, community and clinical nutrition systems.

CRDN 2.3 Demonstrate active participation, teamwork and contributions in group

settings

CRDN 3.3 Perform routine health screening assessments including measuring blood

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pressure, conducting waived point-of-care laboratory testing (such as blood glucose

or cholesterol), recommending and/or initiating nutrition-related pharmacotherapy

plans (such as modifications to bowel regimens, carbohydrate to insulin ratio, B

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, or

iron supplementation)

CRDN 3.4 Provide instruction to clients/patients for self-monitoring blood glucose

considering diabetes medication and medical nutrition therapy plan.

CRDN 3.5 Explain the steps involved and observe the placement of nasogastric or

nasoenteric feeding tubes; if available, assist in the process of placing nasogastric or

nasoenteric feeding tubes.

CRDN 3.6 Conduct a swallow screen and refer to the appropriate health care

professional for full swallow evaluation when needed.

CRDN 3.11 Develop and deliver products, programs or services that promote

consumer health, wellness and lifestyle management

CRDN 3.12 Deliver respectful, science-based answers to client questions concerning

emerging trends.

CRDN 3.13 Coordinate procurement, production, distribution and service of goods and

services, demonstrating and promoting responsible use of resources

CRDN 4.1 Participate in management functions of human resources (such as hiring, training and

scheduling).

CRDN 4.2 Perform management functions related to safety, security and sanitation

that affect employees, clients, customers, patients, facilities and food

CRDN 4.3 Conduct clinical and client service quality management activities (such as quality

improvement or quality assurance projects).

CRDN 4.4 Apply current information technologies to develop, manage and

disseminate nutrition information and data.

CRDN 4.5 Analyze quality, financial and productivity date for use in planning

CRDN 4.6 Propose and use procedures as appropriate to the practice setting to

promote sustainability, reduce waste and protect the environment

CRDN 4.7 Conduct feasibility studies for products, programs or services with

consideration of costs and benefits

CRDN 4.8 Develop a plan to provide or develop a product, program or service that

includes a budget, staffing needs, equipment and supplies

CRDN 4.9 Engage in the process for coding and billing for nutrition and dietetics

services to obtain reimbursement from public or private payers, fee for service and

value-based payment systems

CRDN 4.10 Analyze risk in nutrition and dietetics practice (such as risks to achieving

set goals and objectives, risk management plan, or risk due to clinical liability or

foodborne illness).

CRDN 5.5 Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflict

CRDN 5.6 Promote team involvement and recognize the skills of each member.

CRDN 5.7 Mentor others

CRDN 5.8 Identify and articulate the value of precepting

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5. Interns will use the Nutrition Care Process to evaluate the nutritional status of individuals and groups and

develop a plan to provide comprehensive nutrition care to individuals and groups in recognition of resource

limitations

CRDN 2.11 Show cultural humility in interactions with colleagues, staff, clients and the

public.

CRDN 3.1 Perform Medical Nutrition Therapy by utilizing the Nutrition Care Process

including use of standardized nutrition terminology as a part of the clinical workflow

elements for individuals, groups and populations of differing ages and health status, in a

variety of settings.

CRDN 3.2 Conduct nutrition focused physical exams

CRDN 3.14 Develop and evaluate recipes, formulas and menus for acceptability and

affordability that accommodate the cultural diversity and health needs of various

populations, groups and individuals

6. Interns will demonstrate growth in leadership potential and professional development, including a

commitment to furthering the profession

CRDN 5.1 Perform self-assessment that includes awareness in terms of learning

and leadership styles and cultural orientation and develop goals for self-

improvement.

CRDN 5.2 Identify and articulate one’s skills, strengths, knowledge and experiences relevant to the

position and desired career goals.

CRDN 5.3 Prepare a plan for professional development according to the Commission on Dietetic

Registration guidelines

CRDN 5.4 Advocate for opportunities in the professional settings (such as asking for

additional responsibility, practicing negotiating a salary or wage or asking for a

promotion)

CRDN 5.5 Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflict.

CRDN 5.6 Promote team involvement and recognize the skills of each member.

CRDN 5.7 Mentor others.

CRDN 5.8 Identify and articulate the value of precepting.

Policy and Procedures: Projected Cost to Student

Costs to the student are outlined on the program web page and are updated annually, and as

needed. Raises in tuition or fees are decided by the Board of Trustees annually. Interns should

consult the BGSU Bursar web page for the most current costs. Interns who are degree seeking

and enrolled on at least a part time basis (4 credit hours) are eligible for Financial Aid in the form

of loans. Those in need of financial support should contact the Financial Aid Office directly, with

any questions https://www.bgsu.edu/financial-aid.html Interns enrolled in the distance program

who plan to complete the Graduate Certificate, should ask to speak to a representative who is

familiar with those programs. Enrollment in the Dietetic Internship alone does not confer financial

aid eligibility – it is enrollment in the BGSU Master of Food and Nutrition degree or the Food and

Nutrition Graduate Certificate. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid.

Interns are responsible for the dietetic internship fees, tuition, general and university related

fees, and non-resident fee, if applicable. For more information, go to

https://www.bgsu.edu/bursar.html

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Interns who are also concurrently enrolled in the on campus MFN degree program may be

eligible for a graduate assistantship. The graduate assistantship is offered on a competitive

basis and may include partial tuition scholarship and/or a stipend. Contact the MFN Graduate

Coordinator for information. Distance interns are not eligible for University initiated scholarships.

Dietetic Internship Program Related Fees:

• Introduction to Dietetic Internship $1000 (fall semester)

• Dietetic Internship I $500 (spring semester)

• Dietetic Internship II $500 (summer semester)

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Membership ($55)

• D & D Application Fee ($65)

• DICAS ($50 for initial, +$25 for subsequent)

• Textbooks ($400)

• BG1 card ($25)

• Physical Exam/Titers (varies)

• Internet service (varies

• Room and board for orientation (varies)

For a detailed breakdown of sample projected costs please click here.

Costs will vary

based on program enrollment, number of semesters enrolled in the program, and residency.

Health Insurance is required for all interns.

Proof of health insurance is required at the

beginning of internship. BGSU provides health insurance to eligible students through Aetna

Student Health. For more information: https://www.bgsu.edu/student-insurance-program.html

Distance Interns:

In order to be eligible for enrollment through the BGSU Student Insurance Office, interns must

register for at least seven credits during the period for which the coverage is purchased. As long

as the annual policy is purchased, interns are eligible for BGSU health insurance through the

spring and summer.

Policy and Procedure: Health Requirements

The BGSU DI abides by any site requirements regarding health documentation, as verified in

the program required Affiliation Agreement between BGSU and a specific site. Please note that

sites requiring full vaccination against COVID-19, including applicable booster, as recommended

by government agencies generally will not accept exemptions for any reason. The BGSU DI

requires all intern candidates to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and applicable booster,

as recommended by government agencies at the time of application. Intern candidates who are

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not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as recommended by government agencies at the time of

application, will not be considered for match to the BGSU BGSU DI Distance or Onsite program.

Immunity to the usual childhood illnesses, as listed below, is also required. Site requirements

for proof of vaccination status varies-some will accept childhood and adult immunization history

alone, while others will require having serum titers checked. For this procedure, a blood draw is

necessary to test and determine whether antibodies are in the range needed to confer immunity.

Many facilities will also require a seasonal influenza vaccine.

Vaccine History and/or Proof of Immunity for the following are generally required:

Hepatitis B - 3 dose immunization series or HbsAg lab test. Please note that many facilities now

allow their employees and by extension interns to waive this series, though it is strongly

recommended. If the site allows waiver of the series, the university will provide a form.

Rubella immunity some sites may accept proof of immunization, but often a titer is required.

Rubeola immunity some sites may accept proof of immunization, but often a titer is

required.

Mumps immunity some sites may accept proof of immunization, but often a titer is

required.

Varicella immunity disease history is

not

acceptable – titers will be required

Tdap immunization within the last 10 years is required

Influenza vaccine clinical sites generally will require proof of vaccination

COVID-19 vaccine clinical sites require proof of full vaccination. The necessity for COVID-

19 booster doses shall be regularly reassessed and determined.

2- step TB skin test (ppd) Interns who are currently working in a health care facility, will need to

show the dates of original 2-step ppd and the date of the most recent

test, otherwise, the 2 Step TB ppd test is required following the TB Test

protocol. A chest X-ray or Quantiferon Gold test can be substituted for

those who get false positive result from the 2 Step TB (ppd).

Physical Interns must be certified fit for duty and free of communicable disease.

All requirements can be completed at the BGSU Falcon Student Health Service

except

the

following:

Hepatitis B series, as it must be administered over a period of 6 months.

2-step TB test (ppd), as it must be administered over a 10-day period.

Failure to complete and submit the required health information to DI Leadership during the fall

semester will result in a written warning.

Policy and Procedure: Criminal Background Checks

It is the policy of the BGSU DI that interns meet all individual site requirements, as indicated in the

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Affiliation Agreement (Appendix A). Interns may be required to complete a background check in

preparation for certain rotations.

Do not complete in fall semester. Background checks are

often time specific, do not complete the background check unless a specific site requests

it

. Criminal background checks are required by the federal government for all persons working

with children and some states (including Ohio) for some persons working with the elderly.

Relevant rotations include school foodservice, long-term care, long term acute care hospital

(LTACH), diabetes camp, the Alzheimer’s Association, and possibly Extension. Distance interns

are responsible for asking preceptors to disclose background check information. Distance interns

who do need a background check should check with the specific facility or local law enforcement

agency for their preferred location for obtaining the background check.

The type of background check required may require either fingerprinting (must be done at a

physical location) or an electronic background check. Sites in Ohio typically require a

background check through the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation. Interns will be

asked to provide a reason to be fingerprinted. Designate the following: responsible for care,

custody and control of children or direct care of children, elderly, depending on the site. At

BGSU, electronic background checks are available through Pre-Trax. This is the service used by

the BGSU Office of Human Resources. Interns who elect to complete needed background

checks through BGSU should contact the Internship Director who will contact the BGSU HR

Department to initiate the process.

A Federal Bureau of Investigation check is also required in Ohio. The fingerprinting should be

compliant for NCPA VCA, which stands for the National Child Protection and Volunteers for

Children Act and determines an individual’s fitness to care for the safety and well-being of

children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. The provisions of this act require that an

organization must be a qualified entity to make a fitness determination based on national

criminal history record information provided by the FBI. BGSU is a qualified entity, but not all

services that conduct background checks may qualify.

Occasionally, interns have been required to complete the type of background check that looks

at credit history. Technically, this is allowed according to the terms of the Affiliation

Agreement.

Policy and Procedure: Drug Testing

To meet all individual site requirements per the site specific Affiliation Agreement, interns may

be required to undergo drug testing.

Do not complete in fall semester. Drug teste are often

time specific, do not complete the drug test unless a specific site requests it. If using

LabCorp, contact the DI Director to set up the drug test.

The typical requirement is for a 10

panel drug screen performed in the lab after a urine sample has been collected. The following

drugs are typically detected: cocaine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, opiates, phencyclidine,

barbiturates, benzodiazepines and tricylic antidepressants. On rare occasions, sites may also

required testing for the metabolites of heroin and Ecstasy. Interns should clarify the type of

screening needed with their preceptor, the volunteer coordinator, or the Human Resource

Department of the specific site.

The BGSU DI has contracted with LabCorp to provide drug screening if a site requires it.

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LabCorp locations are found nationwide. Interns also have the option of using the lab which the

facility uses for its employees. The site preceptor or a representative from the Human Resources

Department can provide this information. If an intern is taking a prescription medication that will

show up in the screen (Ritalin, for example), it is recommended to have the drug screening done

at the physician’s office so that they can verify the drug is prescribed under a doctor’s care.

Interns will also need to clarify the time frame in which the testing should be completed, typically

one week.

Policy and Procedure: Use of Medical or Recreational Marijuana

As a public university that receives federal funding, Bowling Green State University must comply with

federal law. Though medical marijuana is considered legal in the state of Ohio and other states allow

the use of recreational marijuana, students in the BGSU DI must abide by University policy which

forbids the use or possession of marijuana, even with a physician’s order. This is in accordance with

the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, Drug-Free Workplace Act, and Controlled Substance

Act.

Policy and Procedure: Educational Purpose of Supervised Practice

It is the policy of the BGSU DI that interns are not used to replace employees. This can

sometimes happen during the foodservice rotation. While it is not inappropriate for preceptors to

use a hands-on approach to familiarize interns with the routine of the foodservice operation by

having interns shadow or work side by side with clerks, line workers, etc., there must be

potential knowledge or skills developed relative to the internship experience if this is the case.

Preceptors may use the methods that are used in employee orientation. Keep in mind, that

foodservice directors may themselves fill in for employees when they are short-staffed

If an intern feels responsibilities of the foodservice experience have gone beyond that of the

attainment of knowledge, contact the Program Director immediately. Interns are not free labor.

Preceptors are expected to complete their usual job duties in addition to providing interns

supervised practice experience. Interns may be occasionally asked to complete tasks that do not

appear to have much educational benefit (like filing) for preceptors to have the time to work with

interns individually. This is appropriate, as long as interns are also given assignments to help

meet the CRDN competencies.

Interns in both the on-site and distance program may complete rotations where they have been

previously or may be currently employed. It is important to establish expectations up front with

preceptors regarding the position of an intern, rather than an employee. Contact the program

director if any issues arise.

Policy and Procedure: Prior Work Experience

Credit in the form of total hours completed toward fulfilling various Internship program

competencies will be evaluated on an individual basis. A maximum of four weeks credit will be

given.

The intern’s immediate supervisor will be required to document that relevant competencies have

been met and provide documentation to affirm this. Other documentation, such as job

descriptions and a test to assess knowledge, may be required at the discretion of the program

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director. Supportive assignments as part of the Internship Program didactic component are also

required.

Credit is most commonly given for experience in WIC and foodservice, though interns often opt

to complete a rotation in these areas but with a different focus – a different foodservice setting,

for example, or a focus on the management aspects of WIC rather than client interaction. Credit

is still given but may count as electives. Credit for experience in the area of foodservice requires

that interns have supervisory experience at a higher level (director or assistant director).

Required length of experience is typically six months to one year.

Credit for working as a diet tech is rarely given. While working as a tech definitely confers an

advantage related to being able to speak with patients and navigate the medical record, interns

with this type of experience will continue to gain RDN preparation competency in patient

assessment by taking their prior experience to the next level.

Policy and Procedure: Canvas Duo Factor Verification

BGSU uses Canvas Learning Management System’s (LMS) Duo Factor Verification System to verify the identity of

interns/students using the Canvas LMS. Interns enrolled in the BGSU DI are required to use the college’s identity

verification system to access the DI Canvas Course for communications, resources, and assignment submissions.

Policy and Procedure: Completion of the Program

Completion of the Dietetic Internship Program at BGSU requires:

• Successful completion of a minimum of1000 hours of supervised practice in

community, clinical and food service facilities. Additional hours may be required

if competencies are not met or if state licensure requires more than 1000

hours.

• Completion of program required graduate level courses

• Completion and presentation of the Formal Case study with satisfactory evaluations from the Program

Director

• Completion of internship assignments with satisfactory evaluations from the Program Director

• Documentation of entry level competence on the competency forms and satisfactory

evaluations from preceptors.

• Attendance at seminars and conferences, as applicable.

• Passage of the EatRight Prep practice exam with equal to or greater than 80% score

Note that interns are provided access to a 12-month subscription (January-December) for the

EatRight Prep platform and exam study. Interns who do not meet the 80% benchmark and/or

do not complete the required assignments in EatRight Prep before the 1-year subscription

expiration are required to purchase access independently.

Policy and Procedure: Issuance of Verification Statement

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Interns must complete all of the requirements described above in order to be eligible for issuance

of the Dietetic Internship Verification statement from the BGSU DI. A log is used to monitor intern

progress (Appendix B). The following MUST be provided to submit RDN exam eligibility

consideration to CDR: Undergraduate DPD verification statement, official transcript of highest

degree earned with date degree was conferred showing on the transcript, and DI Verification

Statement (issued by the BGSU DI Director). Once all required forms are received, the Program

Director will submit eligibility consideration to CDR. After CDR exam eligibility is reviewed and

granted by CDR, the Dietetic Internship Verification Statement will be emailed to the intern’s

BGSU email address. The DI Verification statement should be held with other important personal

papers. Once an intern meets criteria for passing the Commission on Dietetics Registration

Examination exam, use of the credential Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is granted.

Interns must meet entry-level competence in all CRDN Competency areas to successfully

complete the program and earn a DI Verification Statement.

Policy and Procedure: Intern Evaluation

Intern progress in the program will be documented via formative and summative evaluations.

Interns will become familiar with the concept of professional self-reflection and on-going

development through the internship experience. Interns will complete a self-assessment at the

start (Sept) and mid-way (Dec) through rotations. The purpose is to identify areas of strength and

need for improvement during the internship experience. At the end of internship, interns will

prepare a Professional Development Portfolio in accordance with CDR guidelines. Evaluations

and reflections can be found on the Introduction to Dietetic Internship (Internship 1 fall semester)

and Dietetic Internship Rotations (Internship II and III spring/summer) Canvas Learning

Management System course shells.

Competency Forms

are used to evaluate and track intern progress on meeting individual

competencies. Competency forms for each specific

rotation are available on the Dietetic

Internship II Canvas Learning Management System web page and by request from the Program

Director. Competency forms are intended for the interns to use. There are separate forms for

preceptors.

If intern performance is unsatisfactory and/or competencies are not met, the Program Director,

intern, and preceptor will discuss appropriate actions. This may result in additional time spent at

a particular site, additional time spent in the didactic format, additional projects, and/or case

studies. For interns who do not meet competencies for all or part of an experience, additional

hours above and beyond the minimum requirement of 1000 hours will be required. Elective hours

can be used to provide additional experience.

Competencies identified on the competency forms for the supervised practice rotations are

developed to be measurable and documented. Learning activities and practicing of skills

includes written assignments, case studies, and reviews are evaluated by the facility supervisor,

appropriate staff, and the Program Director. Interns should review competency forms prior to

individual rotations to understand the planned learning experience. Interns are responsible for

providing the forms to preceptors in advance.

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Policy and Procedure: Communication

Regular communication is expected and required. The Program Director will regularly e-mail,

phone/text, or meet via virtual format to answer questions, clarify assignments, and monitor

progress. Interns in rotations are expected to submit required feedback, didactic work, self-

assessments, and preceptor evaluations in a timely manner.

Interns will be asked to evaluate the individual facilities, supervisors, Program Director, faculty

and the BGSU DI in general. This evaluation is valued and considered vital in the process of

improving and maintaining the program. Interns will self-evaluate completion of goals and overall

performance using the

Intern Feedback Form.

This form can be found on the Dietetic Internship

II Canvas Learning Management System web page for interns and by request from the Program

Director.

In order to meet ACEND required guidelines which assure that the program is meeting its program

outcomes, interns are asked to complete an

Exit Evaluation.

An electronic version in the form of a

survey is available on the Dietetic Internship II Canvas Learning Management System web page

and by request from the Program Director.

Policy and Procedure: Equal Opportunity

Bowling Green State University is committed to equitable treatment to support the diverse needs

of interns, ensure an inclusive environment, and to ensure equitable treatment by program

faculty and preceptors of interns from all backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, national origin,

gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, size, socioeconomic status, and

age. Bowling Green State University is committed to equal opportunity for students in

employment and education, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,

national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or against qualified handicapped persons,

disabled veterans, or veterans of the Vietnam era as identified and defined by law. Its policy of

non-discrimination is available on-line at https://www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/BGSU/general-

counsel/documents/Non-

Discrimination.pdf#:~:text=The%20University%20prohibits%20discrimination%20and,military%20

status%2C%20national%20origin%2C%20political . The Affirmative Action Plan for BGSU is

available from the Office of Affirmative Action, 705 Administration Building.

Policy and Procedure: Protection of Private Information/Access to Student

Files The University’s adherence to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is

outlined in the University Handbook. Protection of student privacy is also specified in the

Affiliation Agreement with the individual supervised practice facilities. Intern files will be kept in

the Program Director’s possession. Files relevant to the Graduate Certificate Program will be

kept with the Graduate Office records. Interns have access to their file, as needed. Evaluation

forms will be only used internally and will never be shared with prospective employers.

Policy and Procedure: Internship Rotation Readiness Assessment

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Intern readiness to begin rotations at the start of spring semester will be determined based on the

quality and completion of fall semester coursework.

All required assignments and required

forms for FN 6200 Fall 1 Introduction to Internship course must be submitted before

interns are permitted to begin rotations

.

Interns must complete the Readiness for Rotations meeting with the Program Director (or

assistant director) in order to begin spring rotations.

Distance Interns: site information including preceptor and facility information, affiliation agreement

initiation and contact information, required health information, and any other pertinent information

specific to the site for all rotations must be submitted along with an updated and current schedule

at the Readiness for Rotations Meeting. Distance interns who have not met requirements to begin

rotations are responsible for notifying affected preceptors and for making needed schedule

adjustments. Interns who report to any site in the capacity of a BGSU Dietetic Intern who have

not been cleared for rotations are subject to disciplinary action in the form of a written warning.

Remediation

Interns who receive poor formative or summative performance assessment, indicated by a score of 2

or less on any rotation specific competency form(s), or do not meet expectations for a grade of C or

better in Graduate Courses, or satisfactory work in internship didactic work will be required to meet

with the Program Director or Assistant Director for remediation. The intern will meet with individual

instructors to devise a plan for success. A variety of approaches will be used, depending on need.

Typical strategies include one on one meetings, additional testing, case studies, assignments, and/or

simulations. Intern individual plans of success are limited to two (2) total plans over the course of

internship. Interns who do not make progress towards developing competency, as described by

ACEND Competencies and evaluated by DI leadership, BGSU FN Faculty, and/or preceptor(s) will

result in dismissal from the program.

Policy and Procedure: Academic Progress (from the Graduate Handbook)

In order to remain in good standing and to graduate, interns must make satisfactory progress

toward a degree (which includes the Graduate Certificate and Master’s Degree). Academic good

standing is defined as:

1. The maintenance of a 3.0 grade point average at the Master’s and Graduate Certificate

level;

2. The accumulation of no unresolved incomplete grades prior to beginning rotations spring

semester, Rotations must be delayed until all fall semester requirements are completed;

3. The completion of departmental requirements other than course work, such as

comprehensive examinations, thesis research, or foreign language requirement, by

established deadlines; and

4. The absence of any suspensions, probations, or other disciplinary sanctions for

violations of the Student Affairs Handbook.

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Satisfactory academic progress in a program also involves maintaining the standards of

academic and professional integrity expected in a particular discipline or program; failure to

maintain these standards may result in the academic dismissal.

A course taken for graduate credit in which a D, F, or WF was received may not be used to meet

degree requirements nor to meet the minimum credit hour requirements for a graduate degree;

however, the hours and grade are used to compute the cumulative grade point average. If a

graduate student repeats a course, each grade received is counted in computing the cumulative

grade point average.

Policy and Procedure: Disciplinary Sanctions/Termination Procedures

For interns who fail to make the expected progress toward entry-level competence or who

violate University or site requirements, the BGSU DI has developed a procedure whereby interns

who have not made the expected progress or who have violated site or University policies may

be terminated from the program.

Per the program Affiliation Agreement, interns will be withdrawn from individual sites if they are

found to be unacceptable based on the following: students whose health, conduct, or

performance, as determined by the site at its discretion, is or may be a detriment to patients’ well-

being, or to the achievement of the purposes of the Program, or is inconsistent with its policies,

procedures, or ethical requirements. Withdrawal from a site will not necessarily result in

termination of the BGSU DI.

1)

Written Warning:

Written Warning is the means through which the Program Director

or a member of the Food and Nutrition faculty will inform the intern of deficiencies or

problems and discuss the corrective measures required to bring performance back up

to a satisfactory level. After receiving a Written Warning, interns are expected to take

appropriate measures to correct the deficiencies or problem by the date specified.

Written Warnings may be issued for one or a combination of deficiencies in areas such

as:

a) Interns must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in graduate coursework – failure

to do so will result in a Written Warning.

b) Timely completion of required coursework prior to beginning rotations: Interns are

expected to begin rotations in January and have completed all fall semester

coursework. Beginning rotations without completion of required coursework will

result in a Written Warning

c) Interns must submit all required paperwork prior to beginning rotations – this

includes site paperwork (preceptor and site forms, affiliation agreement), proposed

schedule (Distance Interns). Failure to follow these protocols will result in a Written

Warning

d) Interns must be prepared for all rotations. Preparation includes completing

didactic course work, simulations, case studies, and role-playing assignments.

Failure to meet these expectations will result in a Written Warning

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e) Interns must maintain adequate communication with the Program Director – this

includes submission of course related assignments, discussion boards, and

returning email inquiries in a timely manner. Failure to maintain adequate

communication with BGSU DI leadership will result in a Written Warning.

f) Interns must maintain adequate communication with the Program Director and

preceptors in advance of beginning a rotation– this includes schedule updates, as

needed; email communication including the program director and preceptor in

advance of beginning a rotation and completion of all pre-rotation required

paperwork (i.e. affiliation agreement, health information, and required onboarding).

Failure to maintain adequate communication with BGSU DI leadership in advance of

beginning a rotation will result in a Written Warning.

g) Inadequate performance in rotations - Performance of learning experiences will be

evaluated following completion of each rotation by the preceptors and discussed

with the intern and the

director.

If performance is unsatisfactory on more than one

occasion, interns are subject to a Written Warning

h) Failure to attain entry-level competence in a specific area. The area in which interns

tend to have the most difficulty is acute care. Failure to meet entry-level competence

is typically related to the inability to carry a full patient load at the end of the acute

rotation or inability to adequately assess patients (not gathering all of the appropriate

information or performing the Nutrition Care Process).

i) A violation of The Student Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics for the Profession of

Dietetics, or Standards of Professional Practice will result, at the very least, in a

Written Warning.

j) Two incidents of unexcused internship rotation absence reported by the

preceptor. It is the judgment of the preceptor as to whether an attendance issue

is considered unexcused.

k) Violation of the written policy or regulations of a clinical site.

Probation

: Probation will be imposed, in writing, by the Program Director under the following

circumstances:

a) Didactic Performance - Quality of work continues to be unacceptable.

b) Supervised Practice Performance - Unsatisfactory progress in eliminating

deficiencies, which led to the Written Warning – i.e. failure to maintain

communication, failure to adequately prepare, inadequate performance.

c) The Program Director deems a violation of the Student Code, Code of Ethics

for the Profession of Dietetics, or Standards of Professional Responsibility of

the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics serious enough to warrant Probation

as the initial sanction.

d) Continued unexcused absences.

e) The Program Director deems violation of a written policy or regulation of a

site serious enough to warrant Probation as the initial sanction.

The terms of Probation will be determined by the Program Director. The intern's performance will be

monitored by the Program Director, and the intern must display improvement or face possible

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dismissal from the program

.

Dismissal:

Dismissal from the Rotations phase of the Dietetic Internship Program will result

from deficiencies, such as:

a) Didactic Performance – lack of improvement in the quality of work.

b) The Program Director deems the intern’s clinical performance inadequate to

warrant further pursuit of a career as a dietitian based on inability to meet entry-

level competence in required rotations. This will be based on review of preceptor

and faculty evaluation of competence and review of completion of assignments.

c) Violations of the terms of probation.

d) Any act or behavior which is a violation of local, state, or federal law on clinical site property.

e) Any act or behavior which is disruptive, or threatens the physical, emotional,

mental or environmental safety of Dietetic Internship faculty, staff, interns,

employees of the clinical facilities or other individuals utilizing the clinical

facilities.

f) Any act or behavior in violation of the Affiliation Agreement between the University

and the Affiliation Site.

Such dismissal shall be stayed pending the expiration of the intern’s right to appeal the

dismissal as set forth in the Grievance Procedures below. If, however, the Program

Director, Food and Nutrition faculty, or preceptors have reasonable cause to believe that

an intern presents an immediate threat to the safety of patients or others at the rotation

sites, the interns shall be placed on Leave of Absence pending the appeals process.

Criteria for academic dismissal is outlined at https://www.bgsu.edu/catalog/academic-

policies/unsatisfactory-academic-progress.html

Policy and Procedure: Dismissal/Withdrawal from a Course

The University reserves the right to withdraw any graduate student from any course when the

student’s continuance is not in the interest of the student, the class, or the University. The

dismissal of a graduate student from a course and the grade and/or notation in the official

record is determined by the dean designate of the Graduate College after consultation with the

instructor of the course. Students have the right of appeal as prescribed in the Student Affairs

Handbook.

Policy and Procedure: Grievance Procedures

The Academic Appeals Procedure is published on the Graduate College Policies

page. The normal channels of appeal are first to the instructor, or supervisor, then if

necessary, to the Program Director, the School Director and next the Dean of the

Graduate College. Conference calls will be arranged, as needed. The appeal

procedure for students who have been dismissed from graduate school is also

published in the Student Handbook. General complaints about the program follow the

same channel of communication and will be addressed either by the program director,

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school director or Dean, as applicable.

Policy and Procedure: Complaints Against Accredited Programs

Interns are encouraged to resolve complaints against the BGSU DI using the grievance

procedures outlined above. However, if issues remain unresolved, ACEND has established a

process for reviewing complaints against accredited programs.

Policy and Procedure: Leave of Absence

Interns may, on occasion, need to take a break from coursework or rotations to support their

mental health or address family issues. It is important that interns go through the approved leave

of absence process as outlined on the Graduate College Policies page. Time taken while on leave

does not count towards the ACEND required timeline for program completion. In the case of a

planned leave of absence, regular communication with the Program Director outlining planned

time off and extension of time, as needed, is required as part of the regular communication policy

subject to interns completing the BGSU DI.

Policy and Procedure: Withdrawal from the University and Internship

Program

Students who wish to withdraw from the University and Internship Program in good standing must

obtain the permission of the dean designate of the Graduate College. After classes begin, a

student who drops all classes (even if enrolled for only one class) must withdraw from the

University at the Graduate College. If a student leaves the University without proper notice and

permission, they will receive a grade of WF in all courses and is not entitled to any refund of fees.

Students must submit a letter to the Program Director and Graduate Coordinator indicating their

desire to withdraw.

Policy and Procedure: Affiliation Agreements (distance interns)

The Bowling Green State University Affiliation Agreement must be signed by designated

representatives of BGSU and the associated site before an intern can begin any rotation.

While some preceptors may have the authority to sign an Affiliation Agreement, in general, the

agreement should be reviewed by the facility’s legal counsel. This can take a long time, so

plan accordingly.

The site may have its own agreement, which will need to be reviewed by BGSU’s General

Counsel, which is also a lengthy process. In the past, there have been facilities with which BGSU

has been unable to establish an agreement and the intern needed to find an alternative site.

Because BGSU is a state institution, it must abide by the laws of the state of Ohio. Points of

contention include the following:

Controlling Law:

The standard Affiliation Agreement includes language which states that the

Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. In some cases, reviewers have

changed Ohio to the state in which the institution is located. This is not an allowable change. The

General Counsel has developed two options: the section can be omitted, or alternative language

can be substituted. In a few instances, neither of these options was acceptable to the institution

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and the intern needed to find an alternative site.

Indemnification:

Some sites insert indemnification language into the standard BGSU agreement

or submit agreements which contain this language. Indemnification language is not allowed by the

State of Ohio. The General Counsel has developed alternative language, which has been

accepted by the majority of facilities, but there have been instances in which interns needed to

find an alternative site. In some cases, multi-facility healthcare systems in particular, are not

willing to make any changes under any circumstances. Because they accept students from many

disciplines and educational institutions, they are not willing to have multiple versions of their

agreement in existence.

Affiliation Agreements are in effect for one year, unless indicated otherwise by the terms of the

agreement. Even if a facility has worked with BGSU interns in the past, an expired affiliation

agreement will need to be resubmitted.

Policy and Procedure: Advising

Formal communication/advising will take place at the Readiness for Rotations meeting to

apprise interns of their progress. Informal communication via email, phone call, or virtual

meeting platform in regularly scheduled business hours (M-F 9A-5P) will take place by

request and as often as needed. Interns are encouraged to communicate via phone/text, e-

mail, or virtual meeting regarding any questions or concerns throughout the program.

Policy and Procedure: Student Support Services

Interns have access to a number of support services. This includes the Technology Support

Center http://www.bgsu.edu/its and the BGSU Library. http://www.bgsu.edu/library (including on-

line journals and data bases). Numerous resources and her contact information can be found at

the Food and Nutrition LibGuide http://libguides.bgsu.edu/nutrition

All interns also have access to the Career Center https://www.bgsu.edu/career-

center.html.Available services include and many resources regarding job searches and

interviewing.

Policy and Procedure: Professional Ethics

Interns are expected to abide by the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics established

by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is a guide for conduct in rotation facilities. A review

of the Code will take place at the start of the Introduction to Internship course (Dietetic

Internship I). Interns will also be required to review HIPAA guidelines.

The Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics can be found on the Academy web

https://www.eatrightpro.org/-/media/files/eatrightpro/practice/code-of-

ethics/codeofethicshandout.pdf

Policy and Procedure: Identification/Name Tags

Interns will be given a nametag to be worn at all rotations and may be responsible for

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replacement costs if it is lost or damaged. Interns may be required to obtain additional

identification at individual rotation sites and to sign in and out of facilities.

Policy and Procedure: Establishment of Sites and Preceptors

The BGSU DI is supported by qualified faculty and preceptors who provide the depth and

breadth of learning activities required in the curriculum and exposure to the diversity of practice

to promote intern success. The program benefits from the on-going support of area community,

clinical, and management organizations.

Distance Internship Program

Interns are required to locate rotation sites and to develop an individual rotation schedule.

Preceptor application, site selection, and affiliation agreement forms must be submitted to the

program director for prior approval. Interns will accumulate a total of 32 supervised practice

hours per week. 40 hours per week can be scheduled, if desired. Keep in mind that interns will

be taking a graduate level course in the spring and summer. For interns enrolled in the part-time

option, the minimum number of required hours per week is 16.

Minimum requirements for preceptors:

• At least three sites must include Registered Dietitians as the primary preceptor –

these are typically acute care sites, long term care sites, and WIC.

• Preceptor information forms must be submitted for any preceptor who will supervise

the intern and verify completion of experiences.

• Preceptors must be able to document appropriate continuing education for the

previous two years. Submission of their Professional Development Portfolio is

desirable.

• New preceptors must be willing to review preceptor/intern information and

schedule a phone conference with the director to clarify expectations

Minimum site requirements:

• Clinical sites (including acute care, sub-acute care, long term care or hospice) must be

accredited by the Joint Commission or other appropriate accreditation agency.

• Sites must be willing to enter into an Affiliation Agreement with Bowling Green State

University. Site generated Agreements will be reviewed by the Office of General

Counsel for compatibility with the laws of the State of Ohio

• Site information forms must be completed for any site at which the intern will have

patient/client contact, interaction with facility employees beyond their preceptor or the

general public, or act as a representative of the facility. This requirement may be waived

for experiences that involve shadowing only for one week or less.

Policy and Procedure: Rotation Schedules

The BGSU DI requires the completion of 1000 supervised practice hours, per ACEND

guidelines. Accumulation of supervised practice hours will begin fall semester as part of the

Introduction to Dietetic Internship course. Experiences will include completion of

simulations, case studies, and their associated course modules.

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Interns are required to engage in college affiliated nutrition counseling experiences as part of

the Bowling Green State University Nutrition Clinic and associated programs such as the

Diabetes Prevention Program over the course of internship. Other experiences may involve

participation in community focused settings such as health fairs or other educational programs,

if available. Interns will log these experiences and the hours accumulated are reflected as part

of the minimum supervised practice hours.

Here is the breakdown of the required hours:

Rotation Hours*

Alternative Experiences (includes case studies, roleplaying and simulations)

40

Clinical Rotation/Acute Care Rotation 320

Food Service/Management 128

Community 128

WIC 64

Patient Education/MNT (individuals or group) – can include dialysis or bariatric clinics 64

Long term Care 96

Electives/Wellness 160

1000

Total

*These hours represent minimums – any rotation can be extended to and count towards the

electives hours.

Alternative Hours

ACEND allows for a maximum of 300 supervised practice areas to be obtained from Alternative Supervised Practice

experience. Alternative Supervised Practice is defined as additional assignments provided by the BGSU DI to gain

additional competency-based experience. These activities generally consist of simulated experiences. Options to

utilize Alternative Supervised Practice Experience in place of real-time learning is subject to director approval and will

be considered on a case-by-case basis. The BGSU DI places a focus on real-world learning at rotation sites. The

acute experience must be completed entirely in the face to face setting; using Alternative Supervised Practice hours

in the acute setting is prohibited.

On-site Rotations

Rotations begin in January at the start of the BGSU Spring Semester. Rotations spring semester

are Monday through Thursday for a 24-32 hour week, dependent on preceptor need and

preference. To facilitate regular communication and track progress, interns are required to meet

as a group in the face to face setting with the Program Director one time weekly. Onsite interns

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are also required to be available to assist with Nutrition Clinic affiliated meetings including BGSU

athletes, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Diabetes Prevention Program, and 1:1 consultation,

as needed. Onsite interns are expected to dedicate a minimum of 4 hours per week (M-TH) off

site but working exclusively on supervised practice assignments given by the preceptor and/or

assigned as part of Dietetic Internship II (rotations course), and/or BGSU Nutrition Clinic. Interns

may work in the setting of their choice, however, interns who fall behind on internship related

assignments will be expected to work on campus at the discretion of the Program Director.

Onsite interns will have classes on Friday along with any Graduate Assistant duties assigned

throughout the week/weekend. Starting the Monday after Spring finals week, interns will switch

to a 40 hour/week schedule. In order to complete the program requirements prior to beginning

the second year of the Master’s program, Spring Break is not included in the schedule.

Distance Rotations

Following consent of the Program Director, the start of rotations should align with the start date of

BGSU Spring semester. Interns cannot begin rotations until their schedule has been submitted in

the accepted format and approved by the Program Director along with all site paperwork. All

Affiliation Agreement must be signed prior to beginning rotations. Distance interns are typically on-

site 32 hours per week. Rarely will interns be allowed to begin site rotations during the fall semester.

For consideration, discuss with the Program Director on a case-by-case basis.

Interns following a full-time schedule typically complete rotations approximately 12 months

following the start of internship designated as Fall 1. Following the part-time option lengthens

this timeline. Interns following the part-time option typically complete the program during the Fall

2 or Spring 2 semester following the initial start of the program. All interns must be enrolled as a

BGSU student or approved as a non-degree seeking graduate guest student to rotate at any site

and to continue completion of internship assignments not completed according to the planned

schedule. All interns, regardless of part-time or full-time status, are limited to re-enrollment past

the regularly scheduled internship timeline for 3 consecutive semesters (Fall 2, Spring 2, and

Summer 2). Interns who do not complete internship didactic and/or supervised practice

requirements in a total of 6 consecutive semesters (3 semesters from the original plan + 3

additional semesters) will be terminated from the program.

Part Time Option

This option will primarily apply to interns in the distance program. The program has been

approved for a part-time, variable hour, 16 to 32 hour per week option. Interns have the flexibility

to schedule some, or all, of their rotations at 16 hours/week. Note that inters following a 16 hour

per week rotation schedule will take approximately 60 weeks (960 supervised practice hours/16

hours per week) to complete supervised practice in the rotation setting. This timeline begins in

January of the internship year with expected completion of supervised practice hours during the

Spring 2 semester.

Keep in mind preceptors will confirm whether or not an intern can meet the program

competencies on a part-time basis in a manner which will support continuity of learning. Even if

interns generally plan to be in rotations 32 hours per week, the schedule can be modified to

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include part-time weeks as well. For example, interns may locate a preceptor who is only

available at their site 20 hours per week. Rather than try to schedule hours at another site to

make up the deficit, an intern could choose to extend the number of weeks at <32 hours per

week.

Nutrition Across the Lifespan and Diverse Populations

The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) previously required a

school and WIC experience. The current Standards have broadened the language to require

interns to implement the Nutrition Care Process with various populations and diverse populations.

Interns need to be exposed to pregnant women, infants, and children. WIC is a reliable way to

gain this experience, though there are other options. Interns should also be exposed to

individuals with limited resources. WIC meets this criteria, though food banks/pantries are another

good option.

Study Time/Assignments

During most rotations, adequate time should be set aside nightly for completion of assignments.

Interns should expect to devote at least one hour nightly to internship-related reading and

preparation. Additional time will be needed to complete the other required courses and major

projects (i.e., case studies, project planning).

Projects, case studies, and other assignments are to be turned in on the day designated by the

person who assigned the material. Assignments are to be neat, professional, and in final form by

the due date. Interns are responsible for assuring that all assignments associated with the

rotations are completed by the end of each rotation. Overall, punctuality of assignments will be

reflected in the interns’ evaluation.

Fall Coursework

Interns will take three courses fall semester (Introduction to Dietetic Internship, Micronutrients or

Macronutrients and Clinical Nutrition). On-site interns will take one additional course – typically

Research Methods. According to research, a typical 3-hour course includes the following time

allotments: 40 hours of reading, 20 hours of discussion with teacher or students, 30 hours doing

assignments and projects, 30 hours studying and taking tests, 15 hours of management tasks for

a total of 135 hours. Interns will also participate in various activities that fall outside of regularly

scheduled class time (i.e. professional conferences, local dietetics professional organization

events, community engagement activities, etc). Interns should plan work schedules accordingly.

Policy and Procedure: Program Completion

The ACEND standard regarding program completion requires that interns complete the program

within 150% of the program length. This means that interns in the distance option must complete

all program requirements within 18 months of beginning the program. Interns must complete all

program requirements and submit all required documentation by the end of February the

following year after the official end of the required coursework. This includes interns enrolled in

the part-time option.

Policy and Procedure: Personal Days and Holidays

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This policy applies primarily to interns in the on-site program. While legal holidays may be

observed, interns must ultimately complete 1000 hours of supervised practice. Time off for legal

holidays has been figured into the schedule.

Bowling Green State University observes a day off for the following celebratory days: Fall

semester: Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, the day before and after Thanksgiving. Spring semester:

Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and June 19

th

. Martin Luther King Day

will not be observed

unless the preceptor at the particular facility also receives this day off – in this case, interns will

work on projects or participate in the BGSU MLK Day of Service. Spring Break

will not be

observed.

Interns will not be given the week between Spring and Summer semester off. Even

if the site does not observe Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and/or Independence Day, BGSU and

interns should let preceptors know that those days

will be observed

and interns should not

report for those days. With prior approval by the director and preceptor of the applicable

rotation site, each intern may take one personal day.

Onsite Interns are permitted to have a vacation scheduled, however, an additional week will

need to be added to the end of the usual program completion time frame. The Program Director

must be advised of planned time off on or before November 30

th

of the Fall semester to be

eligible for planned time off during Spring and Summer (rotations) semesters.

Distance interns may schedule time off as desired. Additional weeks will be added to the end of

the schedule to compensate.

Time off due to illness or other health issues or family emergencies will need to be made up in

the form of days added beyond the usual ending date (first week of August). There are very

limited opportunities to make up time over the weekend for a variety of reasons – preceptors are

often not available and if they are available (as in a large acute care facility) they are typically too

short-staffed to have time to precept.

Policy and Procedure: Withdrawal and Refund of Tuition and Fees

Refund of fees due to voluntary withdrawal from the University in any semester is outlined in the

Graduate Catalog. The percent of the refund depends on the point at which the withdrawal

occurs. An intern withdrawn under discipline forfeits all rights to the return of any portion of fees.

Policy and Procedure: Attendance/Absence/Leave of Absence

It is imperative that interns be punctual and in attendance for all rotations. Plan on arriving a few

minutes prior to the site assigned starting time. Interns are prohibited from regularly leaving a

site before the end of the preceptor’s workday for personal reasons. This includes leaving the

site early on a regular basis for work or other personal responsibilities. Interns who violate this

policy will be subject to BGSU DI Disciplinary Action including a written warning, dismissal from

the site, and/or removal of the program.

It is recognized that absence from work due to illness or other emergencies is sometimes

unavoidable. In the event of delay or absence, notify the preceptor of the site, as well as the

Program Director (if possible), before a shift begins, and indicate when return is expected.

Interns

must call each day

they

are unable to attend.

An

e-mail

to

the program

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director is acceptable, but all preceptors should receive a phone call as soon as is safely

possible.

The learning experiences missed will have to be made up, depending on the competency

involved. Make-up days should be arranged with the preceptor for that rotation and/or the

Program Director.

Excessive absences will be closely examined to determine if the intern is able to continue

in the program. Communication with the Program Director is the key to avoiding

attendance problems.

If, in the opinion of the Program Director, an intern does not have a legitimate reason for

missing a scheduled rotation day, the absence will be unexcused. If two or more incidents of

unexcused absences have accumulated, the intern will be given an official warning. At this

point, the intern may be required to provide medical documentation for any illness-related

absences. A leave of absence may need to be considered.

Additional unexcused absences will be potential grounds for dismissal from the Program. Here is

the BGSU Graduate College Leave of Absence Policy https://www.bgsu.edu/graduate/catalogs-

and-policies/GraduateCollegePolicies.html

Policy and Procedure: Inclement Weather

Interns are expected to report to rotations regardless of weather conditions. Policies for travel

during weather emergencies may vary from county to county or state to state and may limit

travel to only essential personnel, in which case, the intern will not report to the site. Interns

should exercise precaution in hazardous conditions. If bad weather is anticipated, it may be

possible for the preceptor to give projects that can be worked on at home. Interns are expected

make up any missed hours.

When traveling in inclement weather, interns should anticipate delays and prepare accordingly.

Contact the facility if a delay is expected and be prepared to make up any missed time. Individual

facilities may have differing policies regarding inclement weather – discuss expectations with the

preceptor.

Policy and Procedure: Leave of Absence

Leaves of absence must be approved by the Program Director and an anticipated date for re-

admission must be established prior to initiating the leave. Such leaves of absence may only be

granted in cases of illness, maternity leave, or personal crisis. Requests must be submitted in

writing and include the reason for the request and the anticipated date of resumption of

rotations. Interns are responsible for contacting the affected sites and revising their schedule as

needed.

Open-ended leaves of absence are not permitted.

Maintaining communication with

the Program Director is essential, should an intern be unable to resume rotations as anticipated.

Policy and Procedure: Liability Insurance

The University provides professional liability insurance. The insurance will remain in effect

through August following the completion of rotations. This insurance is a $1,000,000/$3,000,000

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liability policy and will pay up to $1,000,000 for each claim and up to a total of $3,000,000 in any

one year. Coverage is provided for claims arising out of a real or alleged medical incident when

the injury being claimed is the result of an act or omission.

Policy and Procedure: Professional Memberships

Interns are required to become an affiliate/student member of the Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics through the entire internship. Membership renewal will be required in the spring

following admission to the program. Attendance at area dietetic meetings and conferences will be

included in the supervised practice experience. Membership in local dietetic organizations is

encouraged.

Policy and Procedure: Participation in Professional Activities

CDRN 2.9 indicates that interns must participate in professional and community organizations.

Interns are required to attend at least two professional activities. State affiliates and local

dietetic associations can provide information regarding professional activities. Local affiliates

of the American Diabetes Association and the American Association for Diabetes Educators

are also sources of information on professional events. Interns will be reimbursed up to

$100.00 toward the cost of professional development. Submit the conference registration

receipt, a copy of the program brochure, and a travel reimbursement form, if applicable, to the

program director within 90 days of the event. If the activity is not sponsored by a professional

organization, prior approval by the program director is required for reimbursement

consideration.

Policy and Procedure: Attendance at National Conferences or State Meetings

Interns are encouraged, but not required, to attend the national meeting of the Academy of

Nutrition and Dietetics, Society for Nutrition Education, Federation of American Societies for

Experimental Biologies, or other organizations depending on individual interests. State Dietetic

Association annual meetings are typically in the spring and are a good way to network as well.

Interns can be reimbursed up to $300 toward the cost of the conference. Submit a Travel

Expense Report and receipts within 90 days after attendance. The report form and procedures

for preparing the travel expense can be found on the Reimbursement page of the Dietetic

Internship course portal.

Policy and Procedure: Use of Electronic Devices During Rotations

Personal lap top or tablet

Appropriate use of a personal laptop or tablet during individual rotations will vary according to sites. Intern access to

site computers may be limited by log in restrictions and preceptors may have projects that will require computer use

for research, handout development, or analysis. Preceptors may also allow interns to work on journal entries or other

assignments during downtime, however, requirements that are assigned by the preceptor while on site to complete

the day’s work take priority over course related work.

Cell phone use

Always keep cell phones on vibrate/silent while on site. The use of cell phone, text messaging, and

other media formats is prohibited while working a supervised practice site, except during designated

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break times. Individual preceptors may allow use of electronic devices for work-related tasks, such as

researching information not available in other resources, however, preceptor approval must be

obtained before using devices for this purpose. Do not use a cell phone as a calculator!

If there is a need to check for and/or receive a call, interns must inform the preceptor in advance that

an anticipated call is expected. With preceptor approval, the intern may excuse themself to take an

important call. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in dismissal by the site.

Policy and Procedure: Personal Appearance/Dress Code

As a participant in the BGSU Dietetic Internship Program, interns are a representative of the

University to rotation site staff, patients, and visitors. Consequently, appropriate dress,

appearance, and conduct are critical. In all rotations, keep hair, hands, fingernails, and skin

clean. Fingernails must not extend beyond the fingertip and no artificial nails are permitted. Keep

make-up, perfume, and jewelry to a minimum. Most sites will not permit hair that is dyed to a

color not found in nature. Class style rings, engagement or wedding rings, professional pins,

watches, or small earrings are typically permitted. No more than one ring per hand except for

engagement ring/wedding band combinations. Hair color not found in nature, jewelry (including

piercings other than pierced ears), visible tattoos, or clothes, which do not meet business casual,

are not permitted.

Gum chewing is not permitted

. Smoking and/or vaping is prohibited in all

clinical and community facilities.

Casual dress that may be permissible on a college campus is not acceptable

in any area

of the

work environment, which includes affiliations. For example, blue jeans or other jean type pants,

yoga pants, shorts (casual or dress), midriff tops, open back tops, tube tops, bare shoulders,

spaghetti straps, halter dresses, mini-skirts, and t-shirts are examples of unacceptable clothing

types. Sundresses and open-toed shoes are also not acceptable. Sleeveless shirts, unless

covered by a jacket, should also be avoided. Note that denim pants/jeans are not considered

business casual in most settings. Interns must obtain prior approval from the preceptor before

wearing jeans/denim when reporting for rotations.

In specific rotations, interns are required to comply with the following standards:

Food Service Rotations

Dress code varies among facilities but usually does not require unique attire and the general

guidelines apply. Jewelry should be restricted to a watch and wedding and/or engagement ring.

Wearing of earrings must comply with department policy. A good rule of thumb is no drop

earrings or post earrings larger than the size of a nickel. No nail polish is to be worn. Hair

nets/hats are generally required in the food production, receiving/storage, and food service areas

though hair that is restrained may be acceptable depending on department policy or state law.

For male students, hair is to be no longer than collar length, mustaches are to be neatly trimmed,

and beards may not be permissible.

Clean, white or conservative color (beige, brown or black) leather shoes with closed-toes and

heels are required –

some facilities require that they indicate they are non-skid on the

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bottom

. No thin platforms, high heels, wooden soles, or canvas tennis shoes are acceptable.

Clean leather or vinyl athletic shoes may be acceptable.

Clinical and Community Rotations

When in the clinical or community rotations or attending classes, appropriate professional

appearing clothes and shoes must be worn. Skirts or dresses must be no shorter than 2 inches

above the knee. Open-toed shoes are typically not allowed. It is suggested that heeled shoes be

no greater than 1 1/2" high and rubber soled as hospital floors are highly polished and often

slick. Nail polish, if worn, should be neutral in color. Check with the facility’s policy regarding lab

coats – at some medical centers only physicians wear short lab coats or lab coats in general.

Interns should display their nametag on the front of their lab coat, as applicable.

Policy and Procedure: Confidentiality

Throughout the clinical rotations, interns will have access to confidential records of employees

and patients. It is the intern’s professional responsibility to keep information concerning any

patient or employee strictly confidential. Some individual facilities may require that a site-specific

confidentiality agreement be signed. Such information is to be discussed only for professional

reasons and never in a public area where it might be overheard. Reviewing the chart of a patient

not under direct care as directed by the preceptor constitutes a HIPAA violation and result in

expulsion from the facility.

Failure to adhere to this policy will result in disciplinary action. Information regarding the patient,

such as diagnosis, which is not pertinent to the nutritional care that is provided to the patient, is

not to be revealed to the patient or the patient's family.

Policy and Procedure: Personal Safety/Injury/Theft

Interns are expected to take appropriate precautions for personal safety when arranging

internship sites. Be aware of the possibility of exposure to blood or air borne pathogens. During

internship rotations, interns are not eligible for worker’s compensation, unemployment

compensation, or employee health benefits that are normally provided to employees. By State

law, the University cannot indemnify or hold harmless the Supervised Practice Site against any

and all claims, damages, liability, illness, injuries, expenses, demands or judgments, including

court costs and attorney fees as a result of acts, errors of omission of the University’s student(s)

in training.

The BGSU DI is not responsible for losses of personal property related to theft. Ask the preceptor

about locking up a purse, wallet, or cell phone. If this is not possible, interns may want to

consider leaving these items locked out of site. At the very least, do not leave cash or credit

cards in a vulnerable location such an attended bag or wallet. If it is absolutely necessary, only

carry a small amount of money, as needed.

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Policy and Procedure: Relationship with Preceptors and Persons at

Rotation Sites

Interns are expected to maintain a professional relationship with preceptors and all other

persons met and interacted with at a rotation site over the course of the entire rotation. As a

manner of professionalism and personal safety, interns are prohibited from any contact with

preceptors or other individuals met through the rotation experience including interactions off

site, interactions on site after professional hours have ended, or any other situation outside of

the professional realm. This includes email, cell phone, and social media use that is conducted

for any reason beyond professional development. Interns who violate this policy may be subject

to immediate dismissal from the rotation site and/or the internship program. For interns who

violate this policy resulting in the dismissal of the rotation experience, the internship director will

not be responsible for securing a replacement rotation site.

Policy and Procedure: Liability for Safety in Travel To or From Assigned

Areas:

Interns are required to provide their own transportation to and from internship sites. All

students are expected to carry automobile insurance and are responsible for their own liability

while traveling to and from internship experiences. There is no mileage reimbursement provided

as part of site and assignment requirements. Site related parking costs are eligible for

reimbursement in locations except on BGSU property. Students are expected to maintain

university required parking permits year round while enrolled at BGSU.

Policy and Procedure: Orientation/Joint Commission regulations

Interns are expected to be aware of safety issues as they apply to the state Department of

Health and the Joint Commission. For example, interns are expected to know a facility's codes

for fire, disaster, or other emergency, and the procedures for personnel in the Dietary

Department. Interns should be aware of the location of exits, fire extinguishers, and safety

equipment. Many acute care facilities employee and volunteer orientation before starting the

rotation; other may require completion of on-line modules. It is the intern’s responsibility to

review pertinent policies and procedures not addressed during the site or facility orientation

Minimum System Requirements

The ability to communicate electronically is critical in the distance internship program. While

documents can be sent via email or standard mail, at times if needed, interns are expected to use

the myBGSU web portal system to obtain required assignments and goals and objectives, take

quizzes, and to participate in the discussion boards or virtual meetings.

The Technology Support Center can help troubleshoot software and hardware problems.

Contact information: phone - 419-372-0999, fax - 419-372-9499, tsc@bgsu.edu

Open Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 10:00pm, Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm, EST

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The BGSU DI reserves the right to make amendments to the Bowling Green State University Dietetic Internship

Program Handbook over the course of the internship experience, as needed.

A copy of the following form will be provided at Orientation (distance group) or the first day of class

(on-site group)., sign a copy, which will be kept on file.

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Verification of Bowling Green State University Dietetic Internship Program

Dietetics Policy and Procedure Review

I, printed name , verify that I

have reviewed the Policies and Procedures detailed in the Intern Handbook in its

entirety. I understand the expectations of interns participating in the Bowling Green

State University Dietetic Internship Program.

This includes, but is not limited to, adherence to policies and procedures related to the to

the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics

(including patient confidentiality/HIPAA), preparation for rotations, and

communication.

I have read and understand the policies and procedures established by the program and

agree to abide by them during my Internship.

Intern signature:

Date:

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APPENDIX A.

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

AFFILIATION AGREEMENT

This Agreement is effective this date XXX by and between XXX (referred to hereinafter as (“SITE”), and

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY d/b/a College of Health and Human Services, Department of Public

and Allied Health (referred to herein as the “College”) and the College may be jointly referred to herein as the

“Parties” and each signatory hereto may be referred to as a “Party”.

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the College is currently conducting a Distance Internship Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

(“Program”) and desires to obtain field experience for students enrolled in the Program; and

WHEREAS, SITE has the facilities and capability to provide such experiences and is willing to make its facilities

available for the purpose of providing field experience to students enrolled in the Program (“Students”).

NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between SITE and the College as follows:

COVENANTS

1.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

1.1 Responsibility of the College

It shall be the responsibility of the College to:

(a) provide a week of Program orientation for Students prior to the commencement of the on-site learning at the

facilities of (hereinafter “the Facilities”) and, thereafter, to provide instruction through distance learning methods and

techniques, in accord with the College’s approved Program;

(b) cooperate with SITE and assist the participation of Students who have elected to participate in the Program

through the use of its Facilities;

(c) designate a clinical “Coordinator” or a “Preceptor” to: (a) act as the College’s representative to SITE; (b)

facilitate communication and otherwise act as liaison with and (c) coordinate the Students’ field experiences at the

Facilities;

(d) ensure financial responsibility of Students by maintaining professional liability/malpractice commercial

insurance coverage, or a self-insurance program, providing coverage for each Student in the amount of One Million

Dollars ($1,000,000) per incident, and Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) in the aggregate. Upon request, the College

shall provide evidence of such insurance for each Student prior to approving the placement of that Student at the

Facility;

(e) require Students to abide by applicable federal, state and local laws, standards of accrediting bodies, as well

as, policies and regulations of the Facility, including dress code;

(f) comply with, and require Students, to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations

concerning patient privacy and confidentiality of protected health information, including, without limitation, the Health

Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA");

(g) require its employees and students to comply with the Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate issued pursuant

to 42 CFR §416 et. seq. issued 11-4-2021, which shall include showing SITE proof of vaccination status or approved

medical and/or religious exemptions. The College shall also require all employees and students to comply with all

testing, appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment and observe social distancing, in addition to any other state

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and federal requirements while they are in effect.

(h) require Students to maintain the confidentiality of all other proprietary information regarding the Facilities

and SITE’s patients and clients;

(i) ensure that Students meet health standards required by SITE and otherwise permitted under law;

(j) withdraw any Student from the Facilities who has been determined by SITE, in the exercise of its discretion,

to be unacceptable for any reason described in Section 1.2 (f) and (g); and

(k) maintain a record of each Student enrolled in the Program and each Student who has completed the Program

for a time period of six (6) years following the completion or withdrawal from the Program (“Student Directory

Record”). Each Student Directory Record shall include the student’s name, year of degree awarded, and the most

current address and phone number the Student has provided to the College.

1.2 Responsibilities of SITE

It shall be the responsibility of SITE to:

(a) provide an educationally oriented practice field for Students;

(b) designate an employee as a “Supervisor” under this Agreement to be: (a) responsible for the coordination and

implementation of the Program at the facility; and (b) a representative of the Facility to the College and a liaison with

the College Coordinator or Preceptor. The Supervisor shall be provided adequate time to plan and implement other

responsibilities of the Facility under this Section 1.2;

(c) provide orientation to Students regarding the Facility, its equipment, procedures, and policies and to provide

such Students with copies of its rules and regulations, as appropriate;

(d) permit access by Students to patient records for the purpose of field experience requirements, if the Facility

patients provide the proper consent; shall advise the College and each Student of its policies and procedures concerning

patient privacy and confidentiality of protected health information including, without limitation, the policies and

procedures that the Facility has adopted pursuant to HIPAA;

(e) retain responsibility and accountability for all patient care and the supervision of Students while on the site of

the Facility. Students will not replace the staff of the Facility;

(f) advise the College at the earliest possible time of any material difficulty of a Student to progress toward

achievement of the stated objectives of the Program. Notwithstanding the foregoing, SITE reserves the right to direct

the College to withdraw, or not to accept for the Program, any Student whose health, conduct, or performance, as

determined by SITE in its discretion, is or may be a detriment to patients’ well-being, or to the achievement of the

purposes of the Program, or is inconsistent with its policies, procedures, or ethical requirements;

(g) evaluate the performance of the Student, in a manner and to an extent agreed to by the College and SITE,

using evaluation forms provided by the College. The completed evaluation forms shall be completed and forwarded to

the College following the conclusion of each Student’s participation in the Program; and

(h) provide emergency health care for illnesses or injuries resulting from the Student’s field experience in the

Program at the Facilities. It shall be the responsibility of the Students to provide payment or adequate health insurance

coverage for such emergency care and any subsequent care.

1.3 Mutual Responsibilities of the Parties

The Parties agree as follows:

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(a) SITE shall have the privilege of recruiting Students for employment provided that such employment will

commence after the completion of the Student’s course of academic instruction. Upon its request, and without the

objection of the Student, the College shall provide Student Directory Records to SITE.

(b) No Party shall have any financial obligation to any other Party resulting from or arising out of the

provision of services, instruction, supervision, or facilities under this Agreement.

(c) Each Party shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws that are applicable to activities carried out

under this Agreement. The Parties agree not to engage in unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, color,

national or ethnic origin, gender, marital status, religion, disability, political affiliation, age, or any other basis

proscribed by such laws.

(d) Training Requirements. The Parties acknowledge the training requirements listed under 42 C.F.R. §483.95

of the Code of Federal Regulations, and the SIE has prepared training materials, based on the facility assessment,

that meet or exceed those requirements (the “Training”). The College shall ensure that all of its employee and

students that have contact with SITE residents will complete the Training in a timely manner. The College agrees to

validate and keep records of its employees’ and students’ completion of the Training and provide such records to

SITE upon request.

(e) Cooperation with Complaints. In the event of any complaint filed by or with respect to a SITE resident

receiving Services, or any investigation initiated by any governmental agency, or any litigation commenced against

SITE, the College shall fully cooperate with SITE in an effort to respond to and resolve the same in a timely and

effective manner. The College shall also cooperate fully with any insurance company providing protection to SITE

in connection with investigations. In this connection, the College shall notify SITE promptly of any inquiries, claims

and investigations, and cooperate fully with the directions of SITE with respect thereto.

2.0 RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES

2.1 At all times under this Agreement, the College and SITE shall be considered independent

contractors. Nothing contained herein, nor any course of action or failure to act, shall be construed to create, as

between the College and SITE, an employer-employee or agent-servant relationship, or any other relationship except

that of independent contractors.

2.2 While assigned to SITE, Students will not be considered employees of SITE and SITE

shall not be responsible for the payment of any wages, payroll taxes, Social Security,

Workers’ Compensation insurance, malpractice insurance, or other benefits to or on

behalf of such Students.

3.0 TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1 The initial term of this Agreement will commence for one (1) year from the signature date. Thereafter,

this Agreement shall automatically be renewed for successive one (1) year terms, unless earlier terminated upon the

happening of any of the following events:

(a) By the School upon thirty (30) days written notice in the event of a bona fide academic credentialing or

licensing authority recommendation or citation; or

(b) By any party in the event that another party defaults in the performance of its material obligation under

this Agreement or breaches any material provision of this Agreement, provided that the defaulting party fails

to cure its default within thirty (30) days after receiving written notice of default from the terminating party; or

(c) At any time, with or without cause, by any party upon 30 days written notice; or

(d) Whenever the parties mutually agree in writing.

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Students currently assigned to the Clinical Site at the time of termination shall be allowed to

complete

their clinical education experience under the terms of this Agreement.

4.0 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS

The College shall be responsible for all claims, causes of actions, demands, liabilities and

expenses, arising out of the acts or omission of the College and its Students while performing services under this

Agreement.

5.0 NO RIGHTS CONVEYED TO THIRD PARTIES

Nothing contained herein is intended to convey or vest any legal right in a third party to enforce

a term or condition of this Agreement.

6.0 ASSIGNMENTS

This Agreement shall not be assigned in whole or in part without the prior written consent of the

College and SITE.

7.0 CONTROLLING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. All actions commenced to enforce this

Agreement shall be filed in a court of appropriate jurisdiction located in Ohio.

8.0 MODIFICATIONS

No revision or modification of this Agreement shall become effective or enforceable with respect

to a Party unless it is in writing and is signed by that Party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on their

behalf by their duly authorized representatives.

Signatories:

James Ciesla, PhD

Dean, College of Health and Human Services

Signed Date

Title

Updated 12/19/23 42

APPENDIX B.

RE

4.1

and

4.2

Complete

Needs Revision

Overdue

Start of Internship

and Rotation

Preparation

Undergraduate

Verification Statement

Academy Student

Membership

Emergency Contact

Form

Health Insurance Card

Health Statement

(Physical Form)

Hep B Vaccination or

Waiver

COVID Vaccine

Annual Flu Vaccine

TDap within past 10

years

Rubeola titer and

proof of immunization

Mumps titer and proof

of immunization

Varicella titer and/or

proof of history

Rubella titer and proof

of immunization

Tuberculosis

Onsite only for Fall:

Background Check

CRDN

Addressed

ORIENTATION

1.2, 1.5, 3.1

**

Hospitalized Patient

Case Study

1.2, 1.5, 3.1

**

Oncology Case Study

1.2, 1.5, 3.1

**

Cirrhosis Case Study

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3.5, 3.6

*

NG Tube Training

Reflection

1.1, 2.3, 2.8,

2.10, 2.11, 3.14,

5.2

Cooking

Demonstration

Reflection

3.4

*

Manny Lopez NCP

2.8

*

Negotiation

Presentation

Reflection

1.5

Glucometer Training

3.5

Escape Room

1.5, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2

**

Nutrition Assessment

of Mr. K

1.5, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2

**

Nutrition Assessment

of Mrs. L

1.5, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2

**

Nutrition Assessment

of Ms. S

1.1, 2.3, 2.12, 5.2

**

NFPE Experience

Reflection

**

Mr. Stone Case

5.1

*

Leadership Activity

2.1

Ethics Discussion

1.5

Fire Safety Guidelines

Module

3.3

*

BP, A1c, cholestech

Skills Checklist

5.1, 5.2

Start of Internship

Self-Assessment

Survey

ONSITE ONLY

2.10, 5.1, 5.2

Onsite only: Intern

Interest Survey

1.4, 3.8, 3.13,

3.14, 4.5, 4.8

Onsite only for Fall:

Special Event

Planning

Documentation

1.5, 3.13, 4.2,

4.10

Onsite only for Fall:

Special Event HACCP

Plan

1.1, 2.3, 2.8,

2.10, 5.2

Onsite only for Fall:

Special Event

Reflection

1.5

**

Nutrition Support

BEFORE Class

Assignment

Updated 12/19/23 44

Assignments

1.5

Food Allergy Survey

(Dr. Shen)

1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3,

3.8, 3.9, 3.11,

3.12, 5.2

Athlete Counseling or

Group Presentation

Reflection #1

2.1, 3.1, 3.8, 3.9,

3.11, 3.12

Athlete Counseling

Nutrition Assessment

(ADIME Form) #1

1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3,

3.8, 3.9, 3.11,

3.12, 5.2

Athlete Counseling or

Group Presentation

Reflection #2

2.1, 3.1, 3.8, 3.9,

3.11, 3.12

Athlete Counseling

Nutrition Assessment

(ADIME Form) #2

2.1, 2.8, 2.10,

2.11, 2.12, 3.1,

3.9, 3.10

Standardized Patient

Initial Interview

2.1, 2.8, 2.10,

2.11, 2.12, 3.1,

3.9, 3.10

Standardized Patient

Interview Follow Up

5.2

Standardized Patient

Assessment Post

Assignment Survey of

GA Assistance

1.5, 2.10, 2.12,

4.1, 1.1, 2.8,

2.11, 5.2

Foodservice

Candidates Interview

Simulation

1.3, 1.5, 2.4,

2.10, 2.11, 2.12,

3.1

IPE Event

1.1, 1.4, 2.3,

2.10, 5.2

Interprofessional

Education Event

Reflection

2.2

Intern Resume Upload

1.5

**

Diabetes Simulation

2.12

**

Renal Simulation

Experience

1.1, 5.2

*

Professional

Conference Reflection

#1

1.1, 5.2

*

Professional

Conference Reflection

#2

Updated 12/19/23 45

2.9

NODA, OAND,

Symposium or other

Professional

Organization Service

(attend at least 1

meeting)

2.13

*

Attend Public Policy

Day Virtual Meeting

and Reflection

2.8, 5.4

*

Union and Negotiation

Extended Response

Assignment

5.7

*

Mentoring Assignment

1.3, 3.14

PBS Documentary

Edible Insects

Entomophagy

Reflection

1.5, 3.1

Sandy Case Study

1.1, 1.5, 2.11,

2.12, 5.2

*

Cultural Humility

Reflection

2.7

*

Motivational Theories

and Management

Scenarios

3.7

Persons Living with

Disabilities Reflection

5.2

*

Crucial Conversations

Reflection

1.3, 1.5, 2.2,

2.11, 2.12, 3.8

Low Literacy

Education

Development

1.5, 2.2

A Closer Look at Food

Allergies Module

1.5, 2.2

**

Inborne Errors of

Metabolism Table

1.5

**

PKU Case Study Diet

2.11

**

Laurel Case Study

2.11

**

Mary Carney Case

2.11

Lactation Case Studies

1.3, 2.12

**

Children Living with

Obesity Documentary

Review

3.1

**

Renal Case Study

1.5, 3.1

**

Thelma Frost Case

Study

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1.5

Bariatric Procedures

Pathway and Surgery

Type Drawing

QUIZZES

1.5

Handbook Quiz

1.5, 2.2

*

Coding and Billing

Quiz

1.5, 2.2

Foodservice

Management Quiz

1.5, 2.2

Foodservice Math

Quiz

1.5, 2.2

Medical Terminology

Review Quiz

1.5, 2.2

Medications Quiz

1.5, 2.2

HIPPA/Patient

Confidentiality Quiz

1.5, 2.2

Isolation Precautions

Quiz

1.5, 2.2

Bloodborne Pathogen

Training and OSHA

Safety for Healthcare

Workers Quiz

End of Fall

Semester

Requirements

Fall Supervised

Practice Time Sheet

Readiness for

Rotations Handbook

Acknowledgment

5.1, 5.2

Mid Point Self

Assessment

*Denotes culminating assignments per ACEND RE 4.1 and 4.2 RDN Competency Assessment

** Denotes ACEND RE 3.3 Summary of Learning Activities

Rotations

Assignment

Log

CRDN

Addressed

RE

4.1

and

4.2

Assignment Name

Complete

Needs Revision

Overdue

Fall Module

Carryover

Updated 12/19/23 47

1.1, 5.2

Professional Conference

Reflection #1

1.1, 5.2

Professional Conference

Reflection #2

1.3, 1.5, 2.4,

2.10, 2.11,

2.12, 3.1

IPE Event

1.1, 1.4, 2.3,

2.10, 5.2

Interprofessional

Education Event

Reflection

Athlete Consult ADIME

Athlete Consult

Reflection

Completed in

Community

Course

1.2

*

Identify Nutrition Need

in the Community

Setting

4.1

*

Community Rotation

Strategic Plan and logic

model

1.5

*

Wellness, Education, or

Counseling Nutrition

Problem and Action Plan

2.13

*

Policy Assignment

3.8

National Nutrition

Month Experience

Rotation

Assignments

FS

Assignments

1.2

Research Article

Relevant to the

Foodservice Setting

1.3

*

New Product Marketing

Strategy

1.3, 1.4, 1.5,

3.13, 4.5, 4.6,

4.7

*

Feasibility Project or

Sustainability Project

3.14, 4.8

*

Foodservice Plan a One

Day Menu

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3.8

Create and Employee In-

Service

4.1

*

Develop an Employee

Schedule

4.1

*

Management Functions

4.2

*

Safety and Sanitation

Audit

4.5

Foodservice Math

4.5

Foodservice Operations

4.10

*

Hazard Audit and

Prevention Plan

LTC

Assignments

1.3

Pressure Injury Cost

Prevention Analysis

1.4

LTC Effective Use of

Commercial

Supplements Review

1.4

Plate Waste Evaluation

2.1

Diet Order Study

2.4

*

Patient Receiving IDT

Care Review

2.11

Culture Change in

Dining

3.1

Edinburgh Feeding

Evaluation in Dementia

3.1

LTC Case Study

3.3

Bowel Protocol

4.10

Best Practices

Improvement to Avoid

F-Tags in the LTC

Setting

Acute

Assignments

1.1

*

Acute Continuous

Quality Improvement

Audit

1.2

*

Formal Case Study

1.5

Renal Action Plan for

Identified Program

Updated 12/19/23 49

Elective

Assignments

3.1

Sports Nutrition ADIME

1.2

Sports Nutrition Rotation

Research Review

Assignment

IMPORTANT

FORMS

Foodservice

Weekly Discussion

Board Journal

Submissions

Week 1, 2, 3, 4

Foodservice

Field Notes

Foodservice

Signed Competency

Form

Foodservice

Intern Evaluation

Foodservice

Timesheets

Community

Weekly Discussion

Board Journal

Submission

Week 1, 2, 3, 4

Community

Field Notes

Community

Signed Competency

Form

Community

Intern Evaluation

Community

Timesheets

Wellness,

Education,

Counseling

Weekly Discussion

Board Journal

Submission

Week 1, 2

Wellness,

Education,

Counseling

Field Notes

Wellness,

Education,

Counseling

Signed Competency

Form

Wellness,

Education,

Counseling

Intern Evaluation

Wellness,

Education,

Counseling

Timesheets

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WIC

Weekly Discussion

Board Journal

Submission

Week 1, 2

WIC

Field Notes

WIC

Signed Competency

Form

WIC

Intern Evaluation

WIC

Timesheets

LTC

Weekly Discussion

Board Journal

Submission

Week 1, 2, 3

LTC

Field Notes

LTC

Signed Competency

Form

LTC

Intern Evaluation

LTC

Timesheets

Acute

Weekly Discussion

Board Journal

Submission

Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Acute

Field Notes

Acute

Signed Competency

Form

Acute

Intern Evaluation

Acute

Timesheets

Renal Dialysis

Weekly Discussion

Board Journal

Submission

Week:

Renal Dialysis

Field Notes

Renal Dialysis

Signed Competency

Form

Renal Dialysis

Intern Evaluation

Renal Dialysis

Timesheet

ELECTIVES

Elective:

Weekly Discussion

Board Journal

Submission

Week:

Updated 12/19/23 51

Elective

Field Notes

Elective

Signed Competency

Form

Elective

Intern Evaluation

Elective

Timesheet

Elective:

Weekly Discussion

Board Journal

Submission

Elective

Field Notes

Elective

Signed Competency

Form

Elective

Intern Evaluation

Elective

Timesheet

Elective:

Weekly Discussion

Board Journal

Submission

Elective

Field Notes

Elective

Signed Competency

Form

Elective

Intern Evaluation

Elective

Timesheet

Preparing for

Sign Off

1.5

Food Allergy Survey

5.8

*

The Value of Precepting

Reflection

*

Professional

Development Plan

Minimum 80% on

Simulated Exam on

EatRight Prep

Master Hours log >/=

1000 SP hours

DPD Verification

Statement

Transcripts w/ Degree

Conferred Date

*Denotes culminating assignments per ACEND RE 4.1 and 4.2 RDN Competency Assessment