The Profession of Dietetics: A Team Approach

by Payne-Palacio, June R.; Canter, Deborah D.

• ISBN13: 9780781753234
• ISBN10: 0781753236
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-18
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Thoroughly revised for the Third Edition, this essential text is a complete introduction to the profession of dietetics, providing a thorough yet concise overview from its earliest history to the present. Expert authors skillfully bring together a diverse range of content into one unique and efficient source.

Table of Contents

PART I THE PAST	1	(28)
The Profession Is Born	3	(26)
The Very Beginning	3	(1)
The Middle Ages	4	(1)
Progress (?) in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries	5	(7)
The Young Profession in the Twentieth Century	12	(7)
Entering the Twenty-First Century	19	(3)
Summary	22	(3)
Profile: Ellyn Luros-Elson	24	(1)
Suggested Activities	25	(1)
Selected Web Sites	26	(1)
References	26	(1)
Suggested Reading	27	(2)
PART II THE PRESENT	29	(78)
The Dietetics Profession	31	(22)
What Is Dietetics?	31	(1)
What Is a Profession?	32	(1)
How Is Dietetics a Profession?	33	(1)
What Is a Registered Dietitian?	33	(2)
Who Are Dietitians?	35	(1)
Where Do Dietitians Work and What Do They Do?	36	(4)
What Is the Salary Range for RDs and DTRs?	40	(1)
Specialty Areas and New Employment Opportunities	41	(3)
What Are Some of the Issues Facing Practice?	44	(1)
A Brief Introduction to the Professional Association	45	(1)
Summary	46	(2)
Profile: Susan Mitchell	47	(1)
Suggested Activities	48	(1)
Selected Web Sites	49	(1)
References	50	(1)
Suggested Reading	50	(3)
Joining Together: The Team Approach	53	(30)
The History of the Healthcare Team Concept	54	(1)
What Makes a Group a Team?	54	(1)
Teamwork	55	(1)
Fundamentals of Team Dynamics	56	(3)
Team Development	59	(1)
Communicating for Team Success	60	(4)
What Makes a Work Team Effective?	64	(2)
Members of the Healthcare Team	66	(11)
Summary	77	(2)
Profile: Barbara J. Christensen	78	(1)
Suggested Activities	79	(1)
Selected Web Sites	80	(1)
References	81	(1)
Suggested Reading	81	(2)
Beginning Your Path to Success in Dietetics	83	(24)
Who Are You?	83	(1)
The Portfolio	83	(7)
The Resume	90	(5)
The Interview	95	(4)
Summary	99	(2)
Profile: Kevin Sauer	100	(1)
Suggested Activities	101	(1)
Suggested Reading	102	(5)
PART III PREPARING FOR PRACTICE	107	(60)
Dietetics Education and Training	109	(18)
Have I Got a Plan for You!	109	(1)
The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education	110	(1)
CADE's Standards and the Accreditation Process	110	(2)
The Steps to Becoming a Registered Dietitian or Dietetic Technician, Registered	112	(2)
The Academic Experience	114	(1)
Distance Education in Dietetics	115	(2)
Service Learning in Dietetics	117	(1)
Verification of Academic Requirements	118	(1)
Building a Professional Portfolio	118	(1)
Graduate Education	119	(2)
Summary	121	(3)
Profile: R. Elaine Turner	121	(2)
Profile: Monica L. Theis	123	(1)
Suggested Activities	124	(1)
Selected Web Sites	125	(1)
References	125	(2)
The Supervised Practice Experience	127	(18)
Trying Your Wings	127	(1)
Competencies for the Supervised Practice Component	128	(1)
When Does Supervised Practice Occur?	128	(1)
Making the Decision: Coordinated Program Versus Dietetic Internship	129	(1)
Distance Internships	130	(1)
Applying for the Supervised Practice Experience	131	(2)
The Interview as Part of the Application Process	133	(1)
Computer Matching for Dietetic Internships	134	(1)
Match Day for Dietetic Internship Placement	134	(1)
Being Successful in the Supervised Practice Experience	135	(1)
When Supervised Practice Is Completed	135	(6)
Summary	141	(1)
Profile: Colleen Ross	141	(1)
Suggested Activities	142	(1)
Selected Web Sites	143	(1)
References	144	(1)
Credentialing	145	(22)
Protecting the Public	145	(1)
Commission on Dietetic Registration	145	(1)
Dietetic Registration	146	(1)
The Registration Examination	146	(2)
Computer-Adaptive Testing	148	(1)
Getting Ready for the Credentialing Examination	149	(1)
Maintaining Registered Status	150	(1)
Steps in Professional Portfolio Development	151	(1)
CDR Self-Assessment Modules	151	(1)
Licensure	152	(1)
Specialty Certification	152	(2)
Fellow of the American Dietetic Association	154	(1)
Other Tools Supporting Professional Competence	155	(1)
Summary	155	(8)
Profile: Joyce Ann Gilbert	162	(1)
Suggested Activities	163	(1)
Selected Web Sites	164	(1)
References	164	(3)
PART IV PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS	167	(22)
The Major Professional Associations	169	(20)
The American Dietetic Association	169	(1)
Mission, Vision, Philosophy, and Values	170	(2)
ADA Headquarters	172	(1)
The Volunteer Element of ADA	172	(1)
The Board of Directors	173	(1)
The House of Delegates	173	(1)
State Affiliates and District Dietetic Associations	174	(1)
Dietetic Practice Groups	175	(3)
Honors and Awards Bestowed by the American Dietetic Association	178	(1)
Why Should I Be a Member of the American Dietetic Association?	179	(1)
Other Professional Associations	179	(3)
Summary	182	(2)
Profile: Vista V. Suarez	182	(1)
Profile: Leslie Bonci	183	(1)
Suggested Activities	184	(1)
Selected Web Sites	185	(1)
References	186	(3)
PART V THE FUTURE	189	(24)
Trends, Predictions, and Your Future	191	(8)
Societal Changes Affecting Dietetics	192	(2)
Growth of Job Market for Dietetics Professionals	194	(1)
Summary	194	(2)
Profile: Matt D. Beekley	195	(1)
Suggested Activities	196	(1)
Selected Web Sites	196	(1)
References	197	(2)
Crossing the Bridge: From Student to Professional	199	(14)
Professional Advice	200	(2)
You Are Entering a Helping Profession	202	(1)
Lifelong Learning	202	(1)
Standards of Professional Practice	203	(1)
Professional Ethics	203	(1)
Commitment to the Profession	204	(1)
Finally, Some Tips for Career Success	205	(2)
Summary	207	(2)
Profile: Amy Chu	208	(1)
Suggested Activities	209	(1)
References	210	(1)
Suggested Reading	211	(2)
Appendix Most Commonly Used Acronyms in the Dietetics Profession	213	(4)
Index	217