Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $1,192 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
A student visa requires a full-time CRICOS-registered course, and single subjects have no CRICOS registration. If you’re studying in Australia on a student visa, you’ll need a full qualification instead.
See CRICOS-registered alternativesIn this subject, you’ll develop essential knowledge and practical skills in nutrition assessment, equipping you to evaluate the dietary adequacy and nutritional status of individuals and populations. Through a deeper understanding of Nutrition Asessment as the first step in the Nutrition Care Process, you will explore a range of assessment techniques, including dietary intake analysis using nutrient databases, reference standards, and food guides, as well as methods for assessing body composition and understanding energy balance. In addition to these technical skills, you’ll strengthen your ability to communicate nutrition assessment data effectively, while developing a clear understanding of professional identity and the scope of practice for nutrition health professionals. The subject highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration and appropriate referral pathways in practice. This subject includes professional learning, practical experiences or portfolio activities which contribute to the completion of the Career Ready AdvantageTM award.
Nutrition Assessment is a standalone subject at La Trobe University in VIC. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with La Trobe University before enrolling.
La Trobe University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with La Trobe University before enrolling.
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