DPD Student Handbook, Updated May 2015

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Student HandbookHand book for students enrolled in the Nutrition and Dietetics Program

Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and

Dietetics (ACEND). Revised, May 2015


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Table of Contents

Contents

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 2

ACCREDITATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 2

PROGRAMS MISSION ................................................................................................................................... 2

PROGRAMS GOALS ...................................................................................................................................... 2

EXPECTED GRADUATE OUTCOMES ............................................................................................................... 3

TEACHING LANGUAGE .................................................................................................................................. 3

DISTANCE EDUCATION .................................................................................................................................. 4

ADMISSION ................................................................................................................................................... 4

TUITION AND FEES ........................................................................................................................................ 4

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICEs ....................................................................................................................... 6

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 6

FACULTY AND STAFF ..................................................................................................................................... 6

DEANSHIP COLLEGE NATURAL SCIENCES ...................................................................................................... 7

GENERAL RULES ............................................................................................................................................ 8

COURSES AND CURRICULAR SEQUENCE ....................................................................................................... 9

SELECTING YOUR COURSES FOR THE FOLLOWING SEMESTER ................................................................... 12LEARNING ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 12

GRIEVANCE OR COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ 12

AFTER GRADUATION ................................................................................................................................... 12

CREDENTIALS .............................................................................................................................................. 13

CODE OF ETHICS: ......................................................................................................................................... 13


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INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics of the University of Puerto Rico, Ro Piedras Campus,

is offered in the College of Natural Sciences, Ro Piedras campus. This is a four-year program and was

founded in 1930.

ACCREDITATIONS

The University of Puerto Rico, Ro Piedras campus, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on

Higher Education (MSCHE). http://www.upr.edu/frames/uprrp/index.htm

The Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics program of the College of Natural Science is accredited

as a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and

Dietetics (ACEND).http://www.eatright.org/ACEND/content.aspx?id=73

PROGRAMS MISSION

The DPDs mission is to provide the academic preparation necessary for entry-level registered dietitians

and to prepare nutritionists and dietitians qualified to offer educational, administrative and clinical

services in medical nutrition therapy and in the management of foodservice systems. The Program

trains professionals to work in different scenarios within an ever-changing and culturally diverse

society. The integration of knowledge and skills specialized in food and nutrition will permit the

graduates to promote the general welfare of the individual, the family and the community, helping them

to obtain optimal nutrition in health or in sickness, throughout their life cycle. Thus, the mission is

consistent with the academic preparation required for dietetic practice.

PROGRAMS GOALS

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics goals are:

I. Program Goal 1:

Prepare graduates who are well qualified to apply for an appointment to a dietetic internship and/or

admission to a graduate program in nutrition or dietetics, and to pass the Puerto Rican licensure and RD

exams.

II. Program Goal 2:

Prepare graduates to work effectively with culturally diverse populations in a variety of settings and to

participate in research to advance nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
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EXPECTED GRADUATE OUTCOMES

1.1 Eighty percent of graduates who answer the Graduates Survey will rate their overall preparation

in nutrition and dietetics as satisfactory or above.

1.2 Fifty percent or more of the students enrolled in the DPD Program will complete program/degree

requirements within 150% of the time planned for completion, or 6 years.

1.3 Sixty percent of DPD graduates will apply to supervised practice programs within 12 months of

graduation.

1.4 Eighty percent of those applying to supervised practice programs within 12 months of graduation

will be accepted.

1.5 Eighty percent of graduate program faculty surveyed will rate the overall performance of UPR-

DPD students in their program as good or better.

1.6 Eighty percent of graduates who take the Puerto Rican Licensure exam for the first time will pass it.

1.7 Eighty percent of graduates who take de RD exam for the first time will pass it.

1.8 Seventy-five percent of the Dietetic Internship Director/Proctor will rate the performance of

interns as satisfactory or above during their internship experience.

1.9 Eighty percent of UPR-DPD graduates in dietetic internships will rate their academic preparation

for the DI as satisfactory or better.

2.1 Eighty percent of the employers surveyed will rate as effective the work of their dietitians, who are

DPD graduates, with culturally diverse populations in a variety of settings.2.2 Eighty percent of graduates who complete the requirements for becoming dietitians indicate that

they work effectively with culturally diverse populations in a variety of settings.

2.3 Eight percent of the employers surveyed will indicate that their dietitians, who are DPD graduates,

participate in research to advance nutrition, dietetics, or a related field when required.

2.4 Eighty percent of graduates who complete the requirements for becoming dietitians indicate that

they participate in research to advance nutrition, dietetics or a related field when required.

TEACHING LANGUAGE

Most of the courses are taught in Spanish. It is required for all students to be proficient in English to be

able to study in the campus, for all textbooks are in English and many questions in English are included

in tests in concentration courses.


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DISTANCE EDUCATION

Our Program received a grant from the USDA to convert and offer several course sin distance education

format. Every semester courses are offered according to student demand. The University uses

Blackboard as preferred platform although other courses may be taught in other course management

system platforms. Courses to be offered are: Research Methods in Nutrition (NUTR 4198), Management

of Foodservice System (NUTR 4175) and Clinical Dietetics (NUTR 4165). Additional courses could be

offered in distance education and will be announced during course selection process.

ADMISSION

Information related to admission requirements and processes can be found at

http://www.upr.edu/frames/uprrp/index.htm.Information related to academic offerings i described in

theManual de Ofrecimientos Acadmicos athttp://estudiantes.upr.edu/admisiones/carreras/index.php,

and athttp://web_new.uprrp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/admisiones-subgraduadas.pdf

TUITION AND FEESDetailed information the costs of obtaining a Bachelors degree in the University of Puerto Rico can be

found inhttp://estudiantes.upr.edu/ayudas/costos.html.

Undergraduate credits: Student will pay $49.00 per undergraduate credit, plus other charges such as:

Facilities Fee: All students enrolled in the University, no matter the amount credit or courses, must pay a

$47.00 fee per tuition period.

Special Rights(These rights are not reimbursable):

Laboratory Fee: All students enrolled in courses that required practice in laboratories will pay

a $33.00 fee for every laboratory course. Students can pay up three laboratory fees per

semester.

Technology Fee: $25.00 per tuition period

Health Insurance: The fee for medical services is applied to all students that enroll in two or

more credit courses, except for graduation candidates, who must take the medical plan no

matter how many courses they are enrolled in. Students can provide proof of having a

private Health Insurance Policy to be exempt of this charge. Students, who paid for medical

services during the spring semester, will have coverage until the day before the first day of

class, whether they attended the Summer Session or not. This fee varies according to

coverage.
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Late Tuition Payment Fee: $43.00

Deferred Payment: Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) undergraduate credits to request

deferred payment. The extensions consist in dividing tuition cost in two, three, four or five installments.This only applies to course credits and laboratories.

Reimbursement: During the first 3 days of classes, students can receive 100% reimbursement, only the

enrolled credit amount will be reimbursed. After this period, students may also be entitled to a 50%

reimbursement in a specified time frame . The other 50%, plus all other fees, are the students

responsibility. If the student withdraws after this period, he/she is responsible for the tuition costs; this

means that he/she has no right to get reimbursed.

Exemptions: Amongst these, the Dean of Students exemptions are included (ex. Choir, Peer Advisors,

Athletes, etc.), Honor Tuition and UPR employees children. In all cases, student must have 12

undergraduate credits.

Veteran Exemption: This information can be found at the Veterans Office, in the Registrarsoffice. This

exemption covers 100% of the Veterans tuition and 50% tuition for the Veterans children and spouse.

Scholarship: Questions related to scholarships must be made directly to the Financial Aid Program or to

the Financial Aid Fiscal Office, respectively (http://pae.uprrp.edu/)

Food: between $12.00 and $18.00/per day

Books: $400.00 per semester

Medical Certificate for NUTR 4085: $30.00

Uniforms: $120.00

Hepatitis B Vaccination: 3 doses: $180.00

Student Membership: $49.00

Transportation: Students that travel every day to the Ro Piedras campus, from different towns in the

island, have traveling expenses that can go from $500.00 to $1000.00 annually.


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Housing: http://www.upr.edu/frames/uprrp/index.htm The University of Puerto Rico has 2 housing

complexes for students. There are private houses or residences near the campus; the costs vary

according to the number of persons in every room, available services and location.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Student Support Services and Counseling: The information can be found at

http://www.upr.edu/frames/uprrp/index.htm Student Ombudsperson or Procurador Estudiantil. The

Student Ombudspersons Office of the Ro Piedras campus, part of the Chancellors Office and pioneer

in the entire public university system, makes an effort to quicken the procedures or processes that, in

one way or another, limit the students performance and academic development.

Academic Files Privacy:http://www.uprrp.edu/registrador/documentos/certificaciones_leyes/taller_buckley2006.ppt

Institutional Policies and Regulations:http://www.upr.edu/frames/uprrp/index.htm

Technology Division:http://www.upr.edu/frames/uprrp/index.htm

Academic Calendar:http://www.upr.edu/frames/uprrp/index.htm

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The Crculo de Dietticais the Nutrition and Dietetics student organization under the advising of Dr.

Celia Mir. The organization provides social and academic activities for nutrition and dietetics students.

FACULTY AND STAFF

Dr. Nivia A. Fernndez Hernndez

Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics Program Director 2438 EFAN 104

and DPD Director

Vacant

DPD Assistant Director 2438 EFAN 104

Prof. Annabel Cruz de Ruiz

AcademicAdvisor 2438, 4611 EFAN 107

Mrs. Diana Ortiz

Administrative Secretary 2438 EFAN 104
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Dr. Celia Mir

Professor and Advisor for Crculo de Diettica 2438 EFAN 104

Prof. Carmen Prez 2438 AEFAN 203

Adjunct Faculty

Prof. Zayra Prez 2438 AEFAN 203

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Elsa Pinto 2438 EFAN 108

Associate Professor

Dr. Michelle Schelske-Santos 5798, 2792 ED 577, 583

Professor

Dr. Brenda Toro 2438 EFAN 108

Associate Professor

Dr. Lizette Vicns 4611 EFAN 104

Professor

Ms. Arelis Torres

Food and Nutrition Lab Technician 4518 EFAN 107

Dr. Miriam Romero Ordoz 5798 ED 577, 583

Biochemistry Lab technician

DEANSHIP COLLEGE NATURAL SCIENCES

Prof. Agnes Vzquez 7443 Decanato de FCN

Dean of Student Affairs

Student Affairs Official 2303, 7961 Decanato de FCN

You may also email the program administration via email [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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GENERAL RULES

Grade Retention Norms: Minimum retention average: 2.0. The university has strict policies on

maintaining a grade point average. You may be automatically placed in probation if your grade point

average falls into 2.00.

Program Requirements: Concentration courses (NUTR code) and pure science courses must be passed

with C or better; courses passed with C or better can only be repeated twice. If a course is not

approved with C or more, students may not continue with the curricular sequence until course is

approved with C or more.

With no exceptions, all students in the process to be classified in the Program will only be allowed to

enroll a maximum of 11 credits of concentration courses with prior approval of the Assistant Dean of

Student Affairs of the College of Natural Sciences and Program Director. Courses-sections are subject to

availability of space and prior approval of established prerequisites.

cademic dvising: The Program will appoint an academic advisor who will offer academic advising to

students from the Program. Students may request an appointment by contacting the Programs

administrative office to go voluntarily to him/her for advice or who are referred by the Colleges

Director, counselors, or advisors. For referred students, the early identification of students with possible

difficulties and the attention to students in probation processes, established by the College of NaturalSciences, will be used. It is recommended that students visit their academic advisor every year to

evaluate their academic progress and curricular sequence.

Partial Withdrawals: Professors must let students know their partial grades by the 8thweek of class. The

students that decide to drop a course must do so before the 11 th week of class. Please refer to the

academic calendar for specific dates on partial withdrawals.

Reference: Certification No. 58, 2006-07 academic year, RRP Academic Senate.Plagiarism: The Program and the University has a strict policy on academic honesty and plagiarism. You

are encouraged to access the following document to learn about plagiarism and the university policy

regarding this issue.http://www.uprrp.edu/images/opusculohonestidad.pdf
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For everything else, the norms established by the Institution will be followed; these can be accessed at:

http://fae.uprrp.edu/pdf/RGE28Jul2011.pdf

Rules and Disciplinary Procedures, Suspensions: The norms established by the Institution will be

followed; these can be accessed athttp://fae.uprrp.edu/pdf/RGE28Jul2011.pdf Reglamento General deEstudiantes-Captulo VI Normas Disciplinarios y Procedimientospages 31-42.

Graduation Requirements: Total credits hours required: It is required to approve a hundred and thirty-

four (134) hour credit in order to obtain the degree.

To receive a Verification Statement from de DPD Director the student must:

Pass all concentration courses with a grade of C or better, BEFORE continuing with the

curricular sequence. This was approved, for all concentration (major) courses, by the Board of

Trustees in the Programs 1995 proposal. Also, the student will not be allowed to repeat acourse that he/she passed with C more than twice.

Comply with all the components required by the ACEND for the DPDs accreditation.

It is made as soon as the Registrars Office corroborates that all requirements to gran t the

degree have been met. It is given personally to each and every student and graduation

candidate. This document is necessary to enter an ACEND accredited Internship.

Minimum GPA:

General Grade Point Average (to graduate): 2.50

Concentration (major) Grade Point Average (to graduate): 2.50

Dietetic Internships Requirements: Effective for 2015 applications, the Dietetics Internship Program of the Veterans

Administration Hospital is requiring a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.30 or above in the

concentration courses.

Program Duration and Time Degree: The program is designed so that a full-time student may be able to

complete it in four years. The maximum time allowed for a student to complete the program is ten

years. The goal is to have students complete the program in 150% of the time or six years.

COURSES AND CURRICULAR SEQUENCE

The Program provides a recommended curricular sequence that will allow students to complete the

programs requirements in four years. It is strongly recommended that students adhere to this sequence

and to contact their academic advisor once a year to verify they are meeting the necessary requirements

to move forward and finish successfully.
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Programa de Nutricin y Diettica

Crds. Aprobado

En

Progreso

Por

Aprobar

Requisitos Previos y

Concurrentes

ESPA * Espaol (parte I y II) 3-3

NGL * Ingls (parte I y II) 3-3

CISO * Ciencias Sociales (parte I y II) 3-3

HUMA* Humanidades (parte I y II) 3-3

CIBI 4105, CIFI

4995 o CIFI

4005

Ciencias Biolgicas/ Fsicas en Ciencias Naturales

(Cursos tomados en la Facultad de Estudios Generales.

Verificar las secciones que estn reservadas para estudiantes

de Cs. Naturales, ya que pueden variar por semestre.)

3

Para estudiantes de Ciencia

Naturales que tengan

aprobados 60 crditos o m

CIFI 3010 Elementos de Ciencias Fsicas para Nutricionistas y Dietistas 3

MATE 3023 Pre-clculo I

-Aprueba el curso de inmers

en verano o,

-Aprovechamiento en Colleg

Board entre 600-699 pts. o,

-MATE 3001 aprobada con B

MATE 3024 Pre-clculo IIAprueba el curso de inmers

de verano MATE 3023

MATE 3151** Clculo I 4 MATE 3023-3024 o MATE 3

Artes*

(un curso)

Accese la pgina del Recinto de Ro Piedras:

http://daarrp.uprrp.edu/daa/cursos_educacion_general.html3

Literatura*(dos cursos)

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Concentracin- Requisitos de Acreditacin Profesional Aprobados con C o +) Cursos con C solo pueden repetirse dos veces)

BIOL 3102 Biologa General II 4

BIOL 3101 Biologa General I 4 QUIM 3001

BIOL

3711-3712***Biologa Humana I y II 3-3

BIOL 3102 concurrente BIO

3711; BIOL 3711 para BIOL

3712

BIOL 3705 Microbiologa 4 BIOL 3101

BIOL 3349 Gentica 3 BIOL 3101 y MATE 3026

QUIM

3001-3002Qumica General I y II 4-4

MATE 3023-3024

QUIM 3015 Compendio de Qumica Orgnica 4 QUIM 3002

MATE 3026 Introduccin a las Estadsticas con Computadoras 3 MATE 3023-3024

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Concentracin Aprobados con C o +) Cursos con C solo pueden repetirse dos veces)

NUTR 4031 Ciencia de los Alimentos 3 QUIM 3001

NUTR 4041*** Nutricin Humana I 3 QUIM 3001, BIOL 3711

NUTR 4045*** Nutricin Humana Aplicada 1 QUIM 3001, BIOL 3711

NUTR 4055Compra de Alimentos para Sistemas de Servicios de

Alimentos

2NUTR 4031, NUTR 4075

NUTR 4068Diseo de Facilidades y Compra de Equipo para Sistemas de

Servicios de Alimentos2 NUTR 4031, NUTR 4075

NUTR 4075 Administracin de Sistemas de Servicios de Alimentos 3

NUTR 4086Men para Sistemas de Servicios de Alimentos 3

NUTR 4041, 4045, 4055, 40

BIOL 3705

NUTR 4085 Produccin de Alimentos en Grandes Cantidades 3 NUTR 4086

NUTR 4158*** Bioqumica Humana 3

QUIM 3015, BIOL 3712, NUT

4041, 4045, evidencia de

vacuna HBV

NUTR 4159*** Laboratorio de Bioqumica 1

QUIM 3015, BIOL 3712, NUT

4041, 4045, Concurrente co

NUTR 4158 (la 1ra

vez)

NUTR 4042*** Nutricin Humana II 3 NUTR 4158, 4159

NUTR 4165*** Diettica Clnica (slo se ofrece 1er semestre) 2 NUTR 4158, 4159; ConcurrenteNUTR 4169

NUTR 4166*** Diettica Clnica Avanzada (slo se ofrece 2do semestre) 2 NUTR 4042, 4165, 4169
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Crds. Aprobado

En

Progreso

Por

Aprobar

Requisitos Previos y

Concurrentes

NUTR 4169*** Diettica Clnica Aplicada (slo se ofrece 1er semestre) 1 NUTR 4042 requisito oconcurrente; Concurrentes con

NUTR 4165

NUTR 4170 Metodologa de la Enseanza de Nutricin 2 NUTR 4031, 4041, 4045

NUTR 4175 Prctica de la Enseanza de Nutricin 1 NUTR 4170

NUTR 4176 Nutricin en la Comunidad 2 NUTR 4170

NUTR 4198 Mtodos de Investigacin en Nutricin 2 NUTR 4041, MATE 3026

NUTR 4225 Aspectos Profesionales de la Nutricin y Diettica 1

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odos los cursos incluidos en el Componente de Concentracin-Requisitos de Acreditacin Profesional y en el de Cursos Componente de Concentr

eben aprobarse con nota de C o ms previo a matricu lar y continuar tomando otros cursos de la secuencia curricular. Los cursos de los componen

oncentracin aprobados con calificacin de C no podrn repetirse ms de dos veces. Los estudiantes que no puedan cumplir con estos requisitos

eferidos a consejera profesional para orientarles sobre otras opciones acadmicas. (Propuesta Revisin Curricular 2009, pg. 25)

in excepcin, todo estudiante en proceso de clasificacin al Programa de Nutricin y Diettica podr tomar hasta un mximo de 11 crditos en curso

oncentracin con la aprobacin del Decano Auxiliar de Estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y del Director del Programa. Los cursos-secc

starn sujetos a cupo el ltimo da de matrcula y la aprobacin de los prerrequisitos establecidos. *Consultar el siguiente enlace para la seleccin de c

orrespondientes:http://daarrp.uprrp.edu/daa/cursos_educacion_general.html

*La FCN propone el curso Clculo I (MATE 3151) con valor de 4 crditos, como opcin para cumplir con el requisito de los 3 crditos de Pensam

gico-Matemtico o Anlisis Cuantitativo del componente de Educacin General requerido por la Certificacin Nm. 46. En el caso de que el estude le asigne un curso diferente a Clculo I, su bachillerato tendr tres crditos adicionales. El estudiante que obtenga menos de 650 en la pruebprovechamiento de matemticas del Examen del College Board, debe tomar MATE 3023-3024 o MATE 3018 Preclculo con valor total de 4 crd

MATE 3001 (Introduccin a las Matemticas 3 crditos).**Concurrentes: (NUTR 4041, NUTR 4045 y BIOL 3712); (NUTR 4158 y 4159, cuando se toman por primera vez); (NUTR 4165 y 4169)(NUTR 4042 puede ser concurrente con NUTR 4169)

SECUENCIA CURRICULAR SUGERIDA Efectivo agosto 2015

Primer Ao Segundo AoPrimer Semestre Segundo Semestre Primer Semestre Segundo Semestre

Cursos Crds. Cursos Crds. Cursos Crds. Cursos Crds.

ESPA * 3 ESPA * 3 QUIM 3001 4 QUIM 3002 4

INGL * 3 INGL * 3 BIOL 3711 3 BIOL 3712 *** 3

CIFI 3010 3 ELECTIVA 3 MATE 3151 ** 4 BIOL 3101 4BIOL 3102 4 HUMA * 3 MATE 3026 3 NUTR 4041 *** 3

MATE 3023 2 MATE 3024 2 NUTR 4075 3 NUTR 4031 3

HUMA* 3 NUTR 4225 1 NUTR 4045 *** 1CISO* 3

Sub-total 18 Sub-total 18 Sub-total 17 Sub-total 18

Tercer Ao Cuarto AoPrimer Semestre Segundo Semestre Primer Semestre Segundo Semestre

Cursos Crds. Cursos Crds. Cursos Crds. Cursos Crds.

QUIM 3015 4 NUTR 4158 *** 3 NUTR 4042 *** 3 NUTR 41662

*** 2

NUTR 4198 2 NUTR 4159 *** 1 NUTR 41651*** 2 LITE* 3

NUTR 41691*** 1 NUTR 4176 2

NUTR 4055 2 NUTR 4170 2 NUTR 4175 1 NUTR 4085 3NUTR 4068 2 ELECTIVA 3 NUTR 4086 3 ARTE* 3

BIOL 3705 4 LITE* 3 CIBI 4105/CIFI4995/CIFI 4005*

3

BIOL 3349 3 ELECTIVA 3 ELECTIVA 3 ELECTIVA 3

CISO 3

Sub-total 17 Sub-Total 18 Sub-total 16 Sub-total 16

Total de crditos del Bachillerato: 134
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SELECTING YOUR COURSES FOR THE FOLLOWING SEMESTER

The Nutrition and Dietetics Program requires all students to complete a form prior to course

registration that will facilitate the number of courses and sections that are needed for our students eachsemester. Every student must complete and hand in the form at the Programs office at the specified

deadline. Deadlines and copies of forms can be found at the Programs website, office or via email upon

request. This is usually completed a month prior to official registration of courses in the university.

LEARNING ASSESSMENT

The Accreditation Council of Education in Nutrition and Dietetics requires all accredited programs in

dietetics to have a formal learning assessment plan. The learning assessment plan is used to evidence the

acquisition of required knowledge in our students to become successful registered dietitians. Also, the

plan helps identify areas of strength and weakness within our curriculum. As a student you should

become familiar with this process during your time in the Program and you may be asked to help us

identify ways to help us assess the learning process. A detailed learning assessment plan of our Program

can be obtained by contacting Professor Elsa Pinto [email protected].

GRIEVANCE OR COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

Students who have concerns about an academic situation are encouraged to speak with the parties

involved or contact their academic advisor. If no solution is found students may visit the Office of

the Student Ombudsman for assistance at extension 1402, 2780.

AFTER GRADUATION

Internship

DPD Program Graduates qualify to apply and be admitted in an accredited Dietetics Internship Program

(DIP). This supervised practice is an important step for all those who aspire to become a Registered

Dietitian (RD) or a Licensed Dietitian in Puerto Rico. There are over 240 Internship programs in the

United States and three of them are in Puerto Rico. Every year, each of the Dietetics Internships in Puerto

Rico gives 10 qualified candidates a position. In order to be eligible to apply, the candidate must comply

with the DPD requirements or have a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics degree from a
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ACEND accredited program. Each candidate must complete the Internships official application form,

obtain a Verification Statement from the DPD Program Director and be registered for a computer

matching with D&D Digital. The Nutrition and Dietetics Program will assist students during this process

and will offer orientation meetings to those who must apply upon graduation.

CREDENTIALS

By successfully completing a ACEND accredited Dietetics Internship Program (DIP), the candidate

becomes eligible to be examined by the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR). Once the

examination is approved, the candidate will receive an RD (Registered Dietitian) credential. The DI will

also allow the students to take the Professional Board Examination offered by the Board of Examiners for

Nutritionists and Dietitians of Puerto Rico, which will grant, qualified candidates, the LND license to be

able to practice as a Nutritionist-Dietitian in Puerto Rico. The LND candidate who doesnt complete the

DI after completing all other requisites, or after the Bachelors degree is granted, will be able to

complete a Masters degree in any of the many fields of Nutrition and Dietetics, from an accredited

institution. The Masters degree of the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus offers

students the opportunity to take the Professional Board Examination offered by the Board of Examiners

for Nutritionists and Dietitians of Puerto Rico, which will grant, qualified candidates, the LND license to

be able to practice as a Nutritionist-Dietitian in Puerto Rico.

CODE OF ETHICS:

1. Cdigo de Conducta Estudiantil

http://www.upr.edu/frames/uprrp/index.htm

2. College of Nutritionists and Dietitians of Puerto Rico

http://www.nutricionpr.org

3. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethic for the Profession of Dietetics

http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada
http://www.nutricionpr.org/http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/adahttp://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/adahttp://www.nutricionpr.org/

DPD Student Handbook, Updated May 2015

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