Out Patient

 Nutrition Sense Counselling, Beorne

 Dietetics entrepreneurship  had always been on my to-do list. At Nutrition Sense, I learned various counseling techniques which enhanced my counseling and interview skills. I realized that it is very important for a private practice dietitian to stay abreast of new scientific research.

Overall it was a good learning experience and I learned the differences in outpatient and inpatient dietetics.   I acknowledge the independence and flexibility of running a private business.  I see myself running a dietetics business on a small scale in distant future. I also wish to incorporate cooking and fitness classes in my business.

Following are some of the highlights of my rotation at Nutrition Sense: 

·         Assessed health history  and assisted the dietitian in conducting  MNT and counseling for patients with a variety of health and nutrition complications.

·         Performed routine assessments on Bio-electrical Impedance machine.

·         Familiarized with referral systems, fees and payment procedures and outpatient documentation utilizing MS One Note.

·         Explored insurance company protocols and procedures for reimbursements.

·         Familiarized with CKD clinic protocols and RD’s responsibilities in a consulting position.

·         Familiarized with LEAP therapy program and researched articles on food hypersensitivities.

·         Designed a menu for a food hypersensitivity patient.

·         Learned about environmental effects on children’s health by attending and volunteering at a symposium sponsored by Children's Environmental Health Institute(CEHI). Also prepared a handout and a presentation on environmental effects on the health of school children for SHAC, at Boerne Independent School District.

·         Attended a professional cooking class and incorporated nutritional concepts by presenting health and nutritional information of the recipes presented.

·         Prepared and organized monthly tweets for the Nutrition Sense business account.

·         Edited nutrition handouts for elementary, middle and high school children. Also designed and compiled a quarterly newsletter for Nutrition Sense.