FSCN 3330. Professionalism in Dietetics. 3 Hours.
Students gain knowledge of professional practice expectations for the nutrition and dietetics practitioner level of practice. Topics will address the governance of nutrition and dietetics practice, such as the Scope of Practice for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nutrition and Dietetics. Other topics address state licensure and certification in the practice of nutrition and dietetics, individual National Provider Identifier (NPI), and coding and billing of nutrition and dietetics services to obtain reimbursement for services from public or private payers, fee-for-service, and value-based systems.
Prerequisite: FSCN 2362.
