Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : BDB414 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 4 |
This course aims to equip undergraduate students in Nutrition and Dietetics with the interpersonal communication, counseling, documentation, and teamwork skills necessary to provide effective, safe, and patient-centered nutritional care in clinical and public health settings.
The course covers the theoretical foundations and practical development of communication skills that are critical in the practice of dietetics. Starting with communication models and patient-centered care principles, the course includes verbal and nonverbal communication, active listening, empathetic responses, the fundamentals of patient counseling, motivational interviewing techniques, health literacy, cultural competence, interprofessional communication, ethics and professional boundaries, conflict resolution, professional written documentation, digital and telehealth communication, and group and team communication.
| 1. | Applies patient-centered interview techniques. During nutrition counseling, uses skills such as empathetic opening, agenda setting, focused questioning, and clear summarization. |
| 2. | Demonstrates active listening and nonverbal communication skills. Uses verbal cues, reflective statements, paraphrasing, and appropriate body language to elicit the patient’s perspective. |
| 3. | It incorporates behavior change approaches. It uses basic motivational interviewing strategies and goal-setting techniques to support dietary changes. |
| 4. | Communicates effectively in various contexts. Adapts communication to varying levels of health literacy, cultural backgrounds, telehealth platforms, and interdisciplinary teams. |
| 5. | Produces professional documentation and written communications. Writes clear Nutrition Care Process (NCP) notes, SOAP notes, and patient education materials tailored to the target audience and context. |
| 1. | Barr-Porter, M., Combs, E., & Batey, L. (2024). Increased Perceived Confidence in Professional Role Skills among Undergraduate Dietetic Students Following Simulation-Based Learning Experiences. Education Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14050451 |
| 2. | Notaras, S., Mak, M., & Wilson, N. (2018). Advancing practice in dietitians' communication and nutrition counselling skills: A workplace education program. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. https://doi.org/10.1111/JHN.12569 |
| 3. | Knight, A., Baldwin, C., Reidlinger, D. P., & Whelan, K. (2020). Communication skills teaching for student dietitians using experiential learning and simulated patients. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. https://doi.org/10.1111/JHN.12743 |
| 4. | Liu, M.-Y., Liao, L.-L., Huang, Y.-T., Lee, Y.-C., & Lai, I.-J. (2025). Effectiveness of a scenario-based simulation course on improving the clinical communication skills of dietetic students. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06684-z |
| 5. | Knight, A., Palermo, C., Reedy, G., & Whelan, K. (2023). Communication skills: A scoping review of experiences, perceptions and use in dietetic practice. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2023.12.008 |
| 6. | Knight, A., Palermo, C., Reedy, G., & Whelan, K. (2024). Teaching and assessment of communication skills in dietetics: A scoping review. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.13276 |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %10 |
| Quiz | 1 | %10 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %20 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 2 | 63 |
| Assignment | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Quiz | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 96 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |||||||
OÇ-2 | 5 | |||||||||
OÇ-3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |||||
OÇ-4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | ||||||
OÇ-5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | ||||