How Do We Handle A Pandemic? Strategies for DPD and DI Programs During COVID-19

In March 2020, the entire world changed and we all began an experience that no one saw coming -- a worldwide pandemic. The dietetics faculty at Marshall University immediately began considering how this would impact our students' education and financial situation, along with the social and emotional impact this would have on everyone. The faculty at Marshall changed program delivery to accommodate changes brought forth by COVID to provide exceptional learning opportunities for undergraduate students and dietetic interns, both virtually and face-to-face. Join us to learn about methods to implement in dietetics programs, including relevant internship rotations for both on-site and distance interns, adjustments to food laboratory courses, and how we can work together to benefit our profession during this time. With everyone making changes related to the current pandemic, this information is relevant to educators in higher education, as well as preceptors and future employers of these students.

Presenters

• Mallory Mount, EdD, RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND, Marshall University
• Amy Gannon, EdD, RDN, LD, Marshall University

Education Benefits

Participants of this webinar will receive 1 CEU for live attendance. The webinar provides information on the following:

SNEB Nutrition Educator Competencies

• 8.7. Design or select strategies, activities and materials that match the objectives and are appropriate for diverse audiences.
• 8.8. Apply inclusive participatory approaches that enable the target population to effectively communicate, share experiences,
  identify personal needs, and manage personal food behaviors.
• 8.11. Revise the program based on process and outcome evaluation findings, as appropriate.

CDR Performance Indicators

• 4.2 Reflects, integrates and evaluates using critical thinking when faced with problems, issues and challenges.
• 8.3 Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining and enhancing knowledge.
• 9.2 Establishes, develops and implements program outlines and learning plans to meet the needs of various individuals, groups and populations.
• 9.4 Teaches, guides and instructs a variety of individuals, groups or populations.

CDR Learning Need Codes

• 1070 Leadership, critical and strategic thinking
• 6060 Learning needs assessment, learning plan development, & evaluation