Dietetics

Overview

Dieticians are responsible for the nutritional management of healthy and sick persons, as well as in institutions and companies. As a legally recognized health professional and the only occupational group active in the field of nutrition, dieticians are the only experts besides doctors who may plan, implement and evaluate nutrition therapies. Counseling expertise and knowledge of the course of diseases therefore play a major role in the degree program in Dietetics. The practically oriented education provides you with the knowledge of medicine, nutrition, health communication and project management in health promotion necessary for a diversified professional future.

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Petra Brandstätter
Favoritenstraße 226, D.3.08
1100 Vienna
T: +43 1 606 68 77-4200
F: +43 1 606 68 77-4209
diaetologie@fh-campuswien.ac.at

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Duration of course: 6 Semester

Organisational form: full-time

180ECTS

Language of instruction German

20Study places

Final degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc) incl. professional qualifications

Application period for academic year 2021/22

14^th February to 14^th March 2021

tuition fee / semester:

€ 363,36¹

+ ÖH premium + contribution²

¹ Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester

² for additional study expenses
(currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year)

What you can offer

You enjoy working with people and are committed to life-long learning in order to provide the best nutrition therapy possible for patients and clients. In everyday life you combine the enjoyment of food with health consciousness. You have good knowledge of the natural sciences and food preparation. You possess strong people and communication skills.

What we offer you

The FH Campus Wien is characterised by extensive expertise and a large network. FH Campus Wien is the only university of applied sciences in Austria to train all seven legally regulated upper-level medical-therapeutic-diagnostic professions as well as midwifery. An important partner in the areas of education, research and development is the Vienna Healthcare Association. At our attractive main location, you also benefit from our modern infrastructure, which includes test kitchens. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to join a professional community across disciplines. There is great potential in research projects at the interface between health and technology and practical relevance is guaranteed when we organise one of our freely accessible lecture evenings with top-class experts as part of the Campus Lectures.

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What makes this degree program special

Know-how about the development and course of illnesses including consulting skills
Varied workshops and projects such as e-learning best practice
Extensive internships

The practically oriented degree program combines medicine, natural, social and human sciences. Communication, counseling expertise and knowledge of the development and course of diseases play a major role. Internships that can be completed abroad make up approximately 25% of the bachelor's degree program. Workshops and projects provide varied teaching and learning processes. In practice the profession is more and more concerned with advising people on nutrition and providing training, for example in order to prevent diet-related lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Health promotion begins in kindergartens and schools, and this is also where the degree program in Dietetics is also active. As part of the course "Project Management", a prevention project is designed and implemented in practice. This is done in cooperation with a school in the 10th district, where dietetics students introduce school children to the importance of eating a healthy diet. The students and school children cook together in the teaching kitchen at FH Campus Wien to show everyone that healthy food can be very tasty.
With the event "Pimp your food", dietetics students at the main campus of FH Campus Wien recently encouraged visitors to include more fruits and vegetables in their daily diet and thus implemented project ideas and concepts from courses in practice. Their ideas included delicious smoothies in the entrance hall, practical tips in the form of recipes via Facebook, a photo contest and much more. Another successful class project is the "Dietetics-WiKi", which was designed and implemented as part of an e-learning best practice project and is an integral part of the teaching. This media WiKi tool supports competence-oriented, student-centered, interdisciplinary and networked learning and teaching.

What you will learn in the degree program

You acquire a broad theoretical education and complete internships relevant to the dietician profession.

The program focuses on the core areas of medicine, nutrition and communication. Using your skills and knowledge in these areas you will practice and learn to give nutritional advice and therapy to healthy and sick people.
Small classes, modern teaching methods, workshops, projects and e-learning provide varied teaching and learning processes.
Internships that can be completed abroad make up approximately 25% of the bachelor's degree program. In the wide variety of available internships you can expect intensive professional support on site.

Curriculum

1. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
General Anatomy VO General Anatomy VO Lector: Emer.Univ.Prof.Dr. Wilhelm Firbas 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Basic terminology, direction and position descriptions, general definition of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, structure, morphology. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture Language German	1.5	2
General Physiology VO General Physiology VO Lector: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Marktl 3SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents Cell physiology, compartments and transport, neurophysiological basics, sensors, synapses, reflexes, smell, taste, muscle physiology, vegetative nervous system, thermoregulation, cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, energy turnover, gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, kidney; water and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, endocrinology, hematology; genetics Assessment methods Final exam LV final examination Teaching methods Lecture Language German	3	4
Professional Studies ILV Professional Studies ILV Lector: Prof.in Andrea Hofbauer, MSc MBA 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Historical development of dietetics and the profession; development of dietetic schools, academies and today's Universities of Applied Sciences - dietetics; development of the professional law and the professional title; legal foundations MTD law, job description, registration of health professions; national and international professional associations; Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, group work tasks, presentations, discussions Language German	1	1
Biochemistry VO Biochemistry VO Lector: ao.Univ.Prof.Dr. Marcela Hermann 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Thermodynamic basics of metabolism, basic sections of metabolism, basic molecules, chemical structure of nutrients, biological oxidation, interaction mechanisms in metabolism, basics of molecular biology: DNA, RNA, PCR, transcription, translation Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture Language German	2	2
Chemistry VO Chemistry VO Lector: ao.Univ.Prof.Dr. Marcela Hermann 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Basics of anorganic chemistry; periodic table Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture Language German	1	1
Introduction to Healthcare and Health Economics VO Introduction to Healthcare and Health Economics VO Lector: Hon.Prof. (FH) Dr. Bernhard Rupp, MBA (University of Toronto) 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents History of the development of modern social and health systems (markets and non-markets); Types of health systems ("Health in all policies" and the dissolution of traditional system boundaries); The role and functioning of health economics; Structures and indicators in health systems; Healthcare reform: goals, measures and status quo; Medical sociology - sociology of the professions (the role of the liberal professions in the conflict area between state and market); The Austrian Healthcare System - fundamentals and definitions of business administration in hospitals; Organization and resources in hospital operations; The hospital as an expert organization; Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, group work, presentations, discussions Language German	1	1
Energy and Nutrient Calculation/IT ILV Energy and Nutrient Calculation/IT ILV Lector: Bernd Maierhofer, Sonja Visontai, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Introduction to the energy and nutrient calculation of recipes with corresponding tables and IT-supported. Implementation of the energy and nutrient calculation in daily plans in the area of whole food and light whole food. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Guided exercises, individual work and small group work Lecture Language German	1	1
Nutritional Science 1 VO Nutritional Science 1 VO Lector: Mag.a Silvia Richter 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Basics of dietetics, definition of terms; energy/energy requirements; amino acids, protein requirements; lipids, fat requirements; carbohydrates and requirements, dietary fibers and requirements; national and international reference values; Assessment methods Final exam Final examination Teaching methods Lecture, self-organized learning Language German	1.5	2
Nutritional Science 2 ILV Nutritional Science 2 ILV Lector: Mag. Dr. Peter Putz, Mag.a Silvia Richter 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Alcohol; Water balance; Fat-soluble vitamins; Water-soluble vitamins; Bulk elements; Trace elements; Secondary plant constituents; Anthropometric measurement methods, determination of nutritional status Assessment methods Continuous assessment Final examination Teaching methods Lecture, practical exercise on anthropometric measurement methods. Elearning Language German	1.5	2
Nutritional Management in Prevention 1 ILV Nutritional Management in Prevention 1 ILV Lector: Bettina Hüttner, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents A wholesome diet for healthy people; practice-oriented implementation of scientific criteria in everyday life. Menu design for communal catering taking into account regional, seasonal and intercultural eating habits as well as institutional framework conditions. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, individual work, small group work, presentation, self-organized learning Language German	1	1
Hygiene and Microbiology VO Hygiene and Microbiology VO Lector: Univ.Prof.Dr. Dipl.Ing. Mohammad Manafi 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Basics of infection science and epidemiology; basic concepts and tasks of infection, hospital, food, environmental and water hygiene; measures of infection prevention and control; Basics of microbiology; overview of the most important pathogens of food- and water-induced infections; nosocomial infections Assessment methods Final exam final examination Teaching methods lecture, film Language German	1	1
Food Knowledge/Technology ILV Food Knowledge/Technology ILV Lector: DI Christine Grabler-Mayr 2.5SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Commodity knowledge of plant and animal foodstuffs in accordance with the Austrian Food Codex; basic principles for the process technology of food production; introduction, definitions of terms, tasks and objectives of food technology, reasons and possibilities for the processing of food; explanation of the technology of various foodstuffs and the associated chemical, physical or microbiological changes; Addressing topics such as risk treatment, quality assurance and ecology. Assessment methods Final exam Final examination and term paper on a selected food item Teaching methods Lecture, media-supported lecture, presentation, group work Product analyses and comparison and tasting of selected food groups Self-organized learning Language German	2.5	3
Food Law VO Food Law VO Lector: Dr. Andreas Natterer 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents General principles and concepts of food law at European level (e.g. EC Basic Regulation, 178/2002/EC) and in Austria (va LMSVG); Obligations of food business operators, control possibilities of the authorities as well as possible sanctions and measures; Labelling law, general labelling provisions, with special regard to the EC Food Information Regulation; special labelling provisions, Special rules on individual foodstuffs, in particular GMOs Hygiene regulations as well as the ÖLMB and the worldwide codex Assessment methods Final exam Final examination Teaching methods Lecture Language German	1	1
Literature Search, Citing and Scientific Writing ILV Literature Search, Citing and Scientific Writing ILV Lector: Anna Tritscher, MSc nutr. med., Sonja Visontai, MSc 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Research in databases, introduction to literature management programs and their application; guidelines of good scientific practice; writing an abstract Assessment methods Continuous assessment Seminar Teaching methods Lecture, exercise Language German	1	2
Project Management ILV Project Management ILV Lector: Barbara Billinger, BA MA 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Basic concepts of project management, project management processes and methods; planning of a project and documentation by means of a project manual on the basis of a concrete task within the scope of group work. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, exercises and group work tasks Moodle course (self assessment) Language German	1	2
Practical Application of Food Supply 1 UE Practical Application of Food Supply 1 UE Lector: Bettina Hüttner, MSc, Mag.a Silvia Richter 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Hygiene regulations for canteen kitchens, health care kitchens and comparable communal catering establishments, including personal hygiene and occupational health and safety and their practical implementation; cooking procedures in theory and practice; organization of operating procedures and catering systems; basic recipes of Austrian cuisine, in particular dough and masses, and their practical implementation; guidelines for purchasing, storage and preparation of foodstuffs, waste disposal, including practical implementation; kitchen machines, appliances and utensils in theory and practice Assessment methods Continuous assessment final cooking examination Teaching methods guided exercises, individual work, group work, lecture Language German	1.5	2
Scientific Evidence through Literature Survey SE Scientific Evidence through Literature Survey SE Lector: Anna Tritscher, MSc nutr. med., Sonja Visontai, MSc 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Systematic search in databases, narrative reviews, scoping reviews and systematic reviews; PRISMA statement; evidence classification Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, group work, research tasks Language German	1.5	2

2. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
General Pathology VO General Pathology VO Lector: Dr. Doris Rokitte 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Basic pathological terms, pathology of diseases of individual organs and systems under consideration of nutrition-associated illnesses. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods lecture excursion pathology Language German	1.5	2
Introduction Diaetological Process and Clinical Reasoning ILV Introduction Diaetological Process and Clinical Reasoning ILV 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Students will learn about the historical development of the Diatological Process model. Students will be able to describe the individual process steps of the DP. Students will know the Bio-Psycho-Social model of ICF /ICF dietetics . Students will learn Evidence Based Practice as it relates to the Diatological Process Model. Students will learn Clinical Reasoning in the context of the Diateological Process Model. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Self-organized learning, lecture, discussion Language German	1	1
Empirical Work and Biostatistics ILV Empirical Work and Biostatistics ILV Lector: Mag. Dr. Peter Putz 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Scaling level of data, introduction to SPSS; familiarization with descriptive central measures; prerequisites for application of univariate and bivariate test statistics; quantitative test procedures; calculating and interpreting epidemiological effect sizes Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, exercises using SPSS Language German	1.5	2
English for Dietitians UE English for Dietitians UE Lector: Barry Jenkins, BSc (Hons) 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Grammar: speaking hypothetically, comparisons Skills: speaking about character traits; discussing career prospects What we eat; text comprehension; using words / phrases relating to food products; writing a formal report; using appropriate linking words; understanding and documenting film materials; critical analysis of eating habits and fast food products The body : Parts of the body, Functions of the body , The gastrointestinal system, Talking about your physical condition; medical terminology Patient communication Food and nutrients Illnesses and digestive disorders Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods lecture, discussions, pair work, group work, presentations, writing tasks, film material, role plays Language German	1	1
Nutrition for Different Life Phases ILV Nutrition for Different Life Phases ILV Lector: Susanne Domkar, MSc, Sonja Visontai, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Light whole food Nutrition for pregnant women and nursing mothers Nutrition of healthy infants, children and adolescents Nutrition of healthy senior citizens Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, individual work, small group work, presenation, self-organized learning Language German	1	1
Practice UE Practice UE 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Practical implementation of the theoretical teaching and learning content from the course "Fundamentals of Nutrition Education/Pedagogy". Application of digital and analog pedagogical-didactical methods in nutrition education. Implement health literacy nutrition initiatives linked to SDGs and Austrian health goals in a guided way. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Researching, presenting, visualizing, documenting Collaborative and participatory teaching/learning methods. Language German	2	2
Prevention in Nutritional Management 2 ILV Prevention in Nutritional Management 2 ILV Lector: Bettina Hüttner, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Wholefood nutrition of healthy persons - Part 2; practice-oriented implementation of scientific demands in everyday life; critical examination of articles on specific nutritional issues in general and in particular with topics in the context of racist food designations as well as nutrition ecology. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, individual work, small group work, presentation Language German	1	1
Nutritional Physiology VO Nutritional Physiology VO Lector: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Marktl 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Basics of nutrient assimilation, hunger-saturation, assimilation of macronutrients, minerals, vitamins, essential trace elements Assessment methods Final exam final examination Teaching methods lecture Language German	1.5	2
Specialist Anatomy VO Specialist Anatomy VO Lector: Emer.Univ.Prof.Dr. Wilhelm Firbas 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Anatomy and function of organ systems Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture Language German	1	2
Nutrition Education ILV Nutrition Education ILV 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Definition of the four pillars of pedagogy as a foundation for client and patient education. Transparent presentation of the national and international education sector with focus on nomenclatures like ISCED, ECVT, ECTS in EQF and NQF. World education situation and nutrition education in the Sustainable Development Goals. Health Literacy in the context of SDGs and the Austrian Health Goals. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, individual work, group work, discussion, reflection, presentations Language German	1	1
Work Shadowing PR Work Shadowing PR 0SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Familiarization with dietology as a field of action. Introduction into data protection law and data protection declaration. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Internship Language German	0	2
Intercultural Food ILV Intercultural Food ILV Lector: Ursula Kurtaran, Mag.a Silvia Richter, Mag. Gregor Richter, BEd 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Nutrition in world religions, with a link between Austria/Vienna and specific nutritional requirements in communal catering and individual care. Special food science - analyzing staple foods, recipes, spices from different regions (Africa, Asia (Nepal)...), shedding light on eating habits in the social context and discussing them in the context of domestic food, eating habits and culture. Excursions to different migration centers. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Researching, presenting, visualizing, documenting Collaborative and participatory teaching/learning methods. Language German	1.5	2
International/Professional cooking UE International/Professional cooking UE Lector: Anton Frühwirth, Ursula Kurtaran 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Preparation of international dishes Professional cooking and food styling Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Guided exercises Language German	1	1
Food Hygiene VO Food Hygiene VO Lector: Dr. Leopold Reiner 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Growth curve; microorganisms and food; internal and external growth factors; food spoilage; Selected food poisoners: enteritis-causing Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus; Kitchen technology and kitchen hygiene in communal catering: workplace allocation; preparation of food (washing, crushing, mixing); preparation of food (seasoning, acidification, garnishing, heating, portioning and slicing); intermediate storage of food (keeping hot, cooling); serving food (keeping hot, cooling down); storage of raw products (refrigeration, deep-freezing); cleaning and disinfection; personal hygiene HACCP in the canteen kitchen Assessment methods Final exam Final examination Teaching methods Media-supported lecture Language German	1	1
Prevention Project UE Prevention Project UE Lector: Anna Tritscher, MSc nutr. med. 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Planning and independent implementation of a prevention project including reflection, evaluation and documentation Holding a project controlling session Presentation of the project incl. Lessons learned Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Project method, coaching of the independent conception (incl. elaboration of project plans in small groups), implementation and completion of the project Language German	1	1
Psychology/Nutrition Psychology ILV Psychology/Nutrition Psychology ILV Lector: Mag. Stefanie Rappersberger 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Introduction to psychology, general definition; general psychology, learning, memory, motivation; developmental psychology; clinical psychology, mental disorders; health psychology and stress; eating disorders; nutritional psychology and eating behavior; Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, presentation Language German	2	2
Qualitative Research Methods ILV Qualitative Research Methods ILV Lector: FH-Hon. Prof. Mag. Dr. Oliver Radinger, BA 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Introduction to qualitative methods; application of qualitative methods MAXQDA12, content analysis, computer-aided evaluation of a qualitative exemplary demonstration project; exemplary demonstration project with mixed method Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, exercises Language German	1.5	2
Reflection on Work Shadowing SE Reflection on Work Shadowing SE Lector: Bettina Hüttner, MSc 0.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Instruction, work shadowing and information on data protection Model of subjective relevance Reflection on work shadowing Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, elearning: Moodle Individual work - writing a training diary Group work - reflection according to the model of subjective relevance Language German	0.5	1
Sociology/Nutrition Sociology ILV Sociology/Nutrition Sociology ILV Lector: FH-Hon. Prof. Mag. Dr. Oliver Radinger, BA 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Fundamentals of the sociology of nutrition and eating; life styles; civilization and eating behavior; social-structural conditions of eating. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, discussion Language German	1	1
Sports Food, Alternative Forms of Nutrition, Trend Diets ILV Sports Food, Alternative Forms of Nutrition, Trend Diets ILV Lector: Rene Franz, BSc, Sonja Visontai, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Introduction to sports nutrition taking into account different sports; Alternative diets and trend diets Assessment methods Continuous assessment Partial performance reviews Teaching methods Talks, lecture, group work Language German	1	1
Practical Application of Food Supply 2 UE Practical Application of Food Supply 2 UE Lector: Susanne Domkar, MSc, Mag.a Silvia Richter 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Preparation of meals for persons at different stages of life, light whole foods; portioning of meals, quality control and evaluation according to specified criteria, evaluation of energy and nutritional content; reflection of prepared meals with regard to their nutritional composition and acceptance. Assessment methods Continuous assessment final cooking examination Teaching methods Guided exercises, individual and small group work Language German	1	1

3. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Applied Clinical Dietetics - Workshop 1 UE Applied Clinical Dietetics - Workshop 1 UE Lector: Bettina Hüttner, MSc, Ursula Kurtaran, Mag.a Silvia Richter, Anna Tritscher, MSc nutr. med. 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Designing recipes and menu plans, energy and nutritional value calculation of selected clinical pictures as well as practical implementation Assessment methods Continuous assessment Practical final examination with reflective discussion Teaching methods Exercise in the practice kitchen Language German	2	2
Applied Qualitative Research Project SE Applied Qualitative Research Project SE Lector: FH-Hon. Prof. Mag. Dr. Oliver Radinger, BA 0.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents planning, implementing and describing the results of an exemplary qualitative research project Assessment methods Final exam Continuous assessment with seminar paper Teaching methods lecture, exercise Language German	0.5	1
Applied Quantitative Research Project SE Applied Quantitative Research Project SE Lector: Mag. Dr. Peter Putz 0.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Planning, implementing and describing the results of a basic quantitative research project. Assessment methods Final exam Continuous assessment with seminar paper Teaching methods lecture, exercise Language German	0.5	1
Consultation Techniques 1 UE Consultation Techniques 1 UE Lector: Martina Fischl 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Development of nutritional counseling. Familiarization with theoretical consulting concepts. Client-centered consultation. Solution-oriented short-term therapy. Anamnesis, question techniques, goal setting according to SMARTE criteria, practical exercises, distance learning: research and reflection of topic-related specialist literature, creation of an anamnesis questionnaire. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, group work, individual work, distance learning, role play Language German	1	1
Consultation Techniques 2 UE Consultation Techniques 2 UE Lector: Martina Fischl, Peter Hillebrand 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Working with groups, creating a group training concept, revision of counseling structure, preparation and documentation of nutrition counseling, evaluation of nutrition protocols, follow-up counseling, dealing with special situations (interpreting counseling, seriously ill persons). Independent nutrition counseling, observation and reflection of counseling interviews. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, group work, individual work, role play, video analysis Language German	2	2
Diaetological process and terminology Diaetology ILV Diaetological process and terminology Diaetology ILV 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Students will be able to practically apply the individual process steps of the DP. Students will be able to apply the Bio-Psycho-Social Model of ICF /ICF Dietetics in the context of the corresponding process steps. Students will be able to apply Clinical Reasoning in the context of the Diateological Process Model. Students will be able to apply Evidence Based Practice in the context of the Dietetic Process Model. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Self-organized learning, lecture, group work, discussion. Language German	1	2
Introduction to Enteral and Parenteral Feeding ILV Introduction to Enteral and Parenteral Feeding ILV Lector: Mag. Ilse Weiß 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Identification of various forms of malnutrition, oral therapy options, enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy (technique and access routes in medical nutrition therapy, types of nutrient solutions/composition, energy, nutrient and micronutrient requirements, mode of administration, monitoring and interpretation of findings, possible complications and dietetic procedures, implementation of dietetic processes on the basis of the acquired knowledge Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, exercise, case studies Language German	1	1
Basics ILV Basics ILV 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Theoretical basics of communication and conversation management Introduction to nutrition-specific counseling documents, counseling preparation, group training programs Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, presentation Language German	1	1
Basics of Laboratory Diagnostics and Interpretation of Diagnostic Results ILV Basics of Laboratory Diagnostics and Interpretation of Diagnostic Results ILV Lector: Mag.a Susanne Bauer-Rupprecht 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Basic terms in the context of analytical methods, blood count, blood groups, hemostasis, enzymes in general and their diagnostic significance using selected liver enzymes as examples, parameters of carbohydrate and fat metabolism, parameters for testing organic functions, e.g. pancreatic function (amylase, lipase, chymotrypsin), renal function parameters (Crea, BU), cardiac function parameters (CK-MB, troponin T, LDH and isoenzymes, ASAT, myoglobin), Fe metabolism, uric acid as the purine metabolism end product, urinary strips and sediment. Assessment methods Final exam Final examination Teaching methods Lecture, presentations - depending on level of knowledge and interest of students; working with case examples Language German	1	1
KD/DP-Endocrinology, Metabolism, Rheumatism ILV KD/DP-Endocrinology, Metabolism, Rheumatism ILV Lector: Martina Herzig, Bettina Hüttner, MSc, Anna Tritscher, MSc nutr. med., Dr.Med. Johann Tritscher 4SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents With reference to the dietetically relevant main topics of the course Clinical Dietetics and Dietetic Process within the ranges of endocrinology, metabolism, and rheumatism, nutritional status, nutrition principles nutrition-therapeutic goal parameters are provided, the effects of dietetic measures on the total supply are judged critically and scientifically founded; also, recipes of daily and weekly meal plans are calculated and optimized. Assessment methods Continuous assessment final examination Teaching methods Lecture and discussion, small group work, literature studies, presentation of results (justifying, assessing, optimizing) Language German	4	4
KD/DP-Gastroenterology and Hepatology ILV KD/DP-Gastroenterology and Hepatology ILV Lector: Peter Hillebrand, Bettina Hüttner, MSc, Mag.a Silvia Richter 3.5SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents With reference to the dietetically relevant main topics of the course Clinical Dietetics and Dietetic Process within the ranges of gastroenterology and hepatology, nutritional status, nutrition principles, nutrition-therapeutic goal parameters are created, the effects of dietetic measures on the total supply are judged critically and scientifically founded; also, recipes of daily and weekly meal plans are calculated and optimized. Assessment methods Continuous assessment final examination Teaching methods Lecture and discussion, small group work, literature studies, presentation of results (justifying, assessing, optimizing) Language German	3.5	4
Clinical Physiology VO Clinical Physiology VO Lector: Dr. Gernot Engstler, Dr.med univ Daniela Anna Gerges, MSc, Dr.med.univ. Bianca-Karla Itariu, Dr. med. univ. Stefan Kastl, Prim. Univ. Prof Dr. Amir Kurtaran 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Basics of pathogenesis and diagnostics of diseases: gastroenterology, hepatology, pancreatology, immunology, diabetes mellitus, nephrology, cardiology and oncology, thyroid gland (endocrinology), lung, and rheumatism Assessment methods Final exam Final examination Teaching methods Lecture Language German	3	3
Clinical Psychology ILV Clinical Psychology ILV Lector: Mag. Stefanie Rappersberger 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Areas and tasks of clinical psychology; classification systems of mental disorders: DSM IV and ICD 10; detailed discussion of the most common mental disorders (anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, addictions, personality disorders): origin, appearance, therapy and case studies as well as dealing with mentally ill people in the dietary counseling situation. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, discussion Language German	1	1
Clinical Internship 1 PR Clinical Internship 1 PR 0SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents Implementation of the acquired theoretical knowledge in the fields of endocrinology, metabolism, rheumatic forms, gastroenterology, hepatology and enteral/parenteral nutrition in practice. Collecting dietetically relevant patient data for writing the dietetic processes. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Internship Language German	0	4
Reflection on Dietetic Practice 1 SE Reflection on Dietetic Practice 1 SE Lector: Bettina Hüttner, MSc 0.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Instruction Clinical Internship 1 and data protection information; model of subjective relevance; reflection of Clinical Internship 1; dietetic processes; training protocol Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods lecture, elearning on Moodle individual work - writing a training protocol group work - reflection in accordance with the model of subjective relevance Language German	0.5	1
Behavior Modification ILV Behavior Modification ILV Lector: Mag. Petra Wohlfahrtstätter 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Development of behavior patterns in nutrition through socialization, culture and biology; modification of behavior patterns in nutrition in children (imprinting in the womb, behavioral control through logic and emotion, categorical prohibitions, knowledge transfer, exemplary effect); behavioral control through internal and external stimuli (strength of effect of needs and social rhythmization; behavioral development and risks in eating disorders; external intervention and modification of behavior in eating disorders). Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, practical exercises, role plays Language German	1	1

4. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Applied Clinical Dietetics - Workshop 2 UE Applied Clinical Dietetics - Workshop 2 UE Lector: Susanne Domkar, MSc, Bettina Hüttner, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Recipe and food plan design, energy and nutritional value calculation of selected clinical pictures as well as their practical implementation Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Exercise in training kitchen Language German	1	1
Consultation Techniques 3 UE Consultation Techniques 3 UE Lector: Martina Fischl 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Conducting nutritional consultations independently on simulation patients. Preparation for counseling (select or create documents with regard to the clinical picture of the patient); independently formulating learning objectives, counseling reflection, creation of aids for counseling Assessment methods Continuous assessment Partial performance Teaching methods Exercise with simulation patients Language German	1	1
Skills in Palliative Settings UE Skills in Palliative Settings UE 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Definition of palliative medicine; possibilities and limits, objectives and measures of palliative medicine; getting to know the hospice movement; methods and application of validation; ethical principles within the framework of hospice and palliative care; Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, exercise, reflection Language German	1	1
Global Nutrition ILV Global Nutrition ILV Lector: Mag.a Silvia Richter 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Global Nutrition Report, World Hunger Index, Global News - Austrian Development Agency (ADA) the agency of Austrian Development Cooperation; World Nutrition- World Hunger Relief; Diagnosis – Doctors without Frontiers; Development Aid Association with selected nutrition programs e.g. World Food Program, Sustainable Development Goals, Interpret the results of the global nutrition report from a dietician's point of view and derive nutritional measures; Undernourishment/ malnutrition/stunting/wasting; school meals in developing countries; nutrition terminology - assessment/screening; Nutrition Product Terms - Specialized Nutritious Foods (Treating Moderate Acute Malnutrition, Preventing Stunting, Preventing Acute Malnutrition) World education in the context of world nutrition Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, group work, presentation Language German	1	1
CD/DP-Allergology ILV CD/DP-Allergology ILV Lector: Martina Fischl, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Zsolt Szépfalusi 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Fundamentals, definition, diagnosis and clinic of food allergies from a medical and dietetic point of view Nutrition therapy concepts for the most frequent food allergies; emergency therapy Allergen Labeling Regulation Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, self-study, research in medical databases and internet search engines Language German	1	1
CD-DP Surgery, Bariatric Surgery ILV CD-DP Surgery, Bariatric Surgery ILV Lector: Birgit Lötsch 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Introduction to the basics of surgical diagnostics, postoperative motility disorders and ERAS, surgical diet building, immunonutrition, perioperative nutrition management with clinical practice. Explanation of currently relevant surgical methods of gastrointestinal surgery and bariatric surgery. The following surgical methods are discussed: esophagus resections, various gastrectomy methods, Hartmann surgery, enterostomata, extensive intestinal resections including short bowel syndrome including nutritional treatment. Bariatric surgery - explanation of sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-Y gastric bypass and Omega Loop gastric bypass and nutritional intervention. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Final examination Teaching methods Lecture and discussion, small group work, literature study, presentation of results (justify, assess, optimize) Language German	1.5	2
CD/DP-Geriatrics and Gerontology ILV CD/DP-Geriatrics and Gerontology ILV Lector: Susanne Domkar, MSc, Dr. Thomas Frühwald 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Introduction to geriatrics and gerontology, medical basics, pathological changes in old age; defined clinical pictures of old age; malnutrition, sarcopenia, frailty; ethical aspects of the terminal phase; Chronic wounds, exsiccosis, knowledge of nutrition therapeutic recommendations and ability to apply them in a substantiating way. Geriatric screening and assessment tools; Tasting and evaluation / critical examination of supplements and drinking foods Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, practical exercises using a gerontological test approach Language German	1.5	2
CD/DP-Nephrology, Hypertensiology , Cardiology ILV CD/DP-Nephrology, Hypertensiology , Cardiology ILV Lector: Lia Daniel, BBSc, Bettina Hüttner, MSc, Regina Knöbelreiter, BSc, Ao.Univ.Prof. Dr. Andreas Vychytil 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Nutritional status, nutritional principles, nutritional therapeutic target parameters are created for dietetically relevant main topics, the effects of dietetic measures on the overall supply are critically and scientifically assessed, and recipes of daily and weekly meal plans are calculated and optimized. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Final examination Teaching methods Lecture and discussion, small group work, literature study, presentation of results (justify, assess, optimize) Language German	2	2
CD/DP-Neurology and Psychiatry ILV CD/DP-Neurology and Psychiatry ILV Lector: Dr. Nevzat Güler, Peter Hillebrand, Dr. Eva Knespel, Silke Pirker-Neuwirth, MSc, Heidi Szepannek 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Medical Basics of Neurology and Psychiatry Definition of "nutritional psychiatry"; effects of psychopharmaceuticals on energy metabolism; nutritional therapy options for reducing side effects of medication; knowledge of nutrients in connection with affective disorders and critical questioning of the current data situation; special features of counseling for patients with mental illnesses. Eating disorders and dietetic interventions; swallowing disorders and dietetic interventions. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods lecture, tasting, case examples Language German	2	2
CD/DP-Oncology, Intensive-Care Medicine ILV CD/DP-Oncology, Intensive-Care Medicine ILV Lector: Katharina Weinrath, BSc., MSc. 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Nutrition for cancer prevention Nutrition of oncological patients with malnutrition Accompanying symptoms depending on the tumor disease and therapy General facts about cancer (statistics, TNM staging,...) and tumor metabolism Dietary process in oncological patients Intensive Care Nutrition Therapy Assessment methods Continuous assessment Final examination Teaching methods Lecture and discussion, small group work, literature study, presentation of results (justify, assess, optimize) Language German	1	1
CD/DP-Pediatrics ILV CD/DP-Pediatrics ILV Lector: Mag.a Anna Fekete, Erich Horak, Mag.a Gabriele Skacel, Petra Trimmel-Schwahofer 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Rare congenital metabolic diseases, such as phenylketonuria, glycogenosis, disorders of beta-oxidation of fatty acids Familial hypercholesterolemia and other rare congenital lipid metabolic disorders (such as chylomicronemia) Treatment of childhood obesity (AGA guidelines) Ketogenic diet Cystic fibrosis Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture Learning with case studies Practical exercises for calculating within the scope of case examples Language German	1	2
Clinical Basics of Pediatrics VO Clinical Basics of Pediatrics VO Lector: OA Dr. med. Vassiliki Konstantopoulou 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Congenital metabolic diseases with manifestation in childhood:; metabolic diseases in general; metabolic diseases of the intoxication type; metabolic diseases with disorders of energy metabolism; metabolic diseases with storage of macromolecules, diabetes, obesity, monogenic lipid metabolic disorders; diarrhea, constipation, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis; oncology in childhood Assessment methods Final exam Final examination Teaching methods lecture, film Language German	1	1
Clinical Internship 2 PR Clinical Internship 2 PR 0SWS 7ECTS Lecture contents Implementation of the acquired theoretical knowledge in the fields of nephrology, hypertensiology, cardiology, oncology, intensive care medicine, surgery/bariatric surgery, allergology, geriatrics and gerontology, neurology and psychiatry as well as pediatrics. Collecting dietetically relevant patient data for writing dietetic processes. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Internship Language German	0	7
Pharmacology and Toxicology VO Pharmacology and Toxicology VO Lector: Mag. pharm. Barbara Datterl 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents General pharmacology Definition of terms, pharmaceutical law, development and approval of drugs, dosage forms, pharmacokinetics (administration, absorption, distribution, metabolization, excretion), pharmacodynamics (effects of drugs, side effects, interactions) Special pharmacology Nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, water and electrolyte balance, immune system and cancers Assessment methods Final exam Final examination Teaching methods Lecture Language German	1	1
Development and Design of Dietetic Studies and Literature Survey 1 ILV Development and Design of Dietetic Studies and Literature Survey 1 ILV Lector: Mag. Dr. Peter Putz, Anna Tritscher, MSc nutr. med., Sonja Visontai, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Formulating a research question; assessing the state of the art of research; ethical aspects in human studies Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, exercise Language German	1	1
Research, Interpretation and Application of Evidence-based Epidemiological Nutrition ILV Research, Interpretation and Application of Evidence-based Epidemiological Nutrition ILV Lector: Mag. Dr. Peter Putz 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Research of best available evidence; differentiation of study types; classification of evidence Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, exercise Language German	1.5	2
Reflection on Dietetic Practice 2 SE Reflection on Dietetic Practice 2 SE Lector: Bettina Hüttner, MSc 0.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Instruction clinical internship 2 and data protection information; model of subjective relevance; reflection of clinical internship 2; dietetic processes; training protocol Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, elearning on Moodle Individual work - writing a training protocol Group work - reflection according to the model of subjective relevance Language German	0.5	1
Special Diets ILV Special Diets ILV Lector: Susanne Domkar, MSc, Martina Fischl, Elzbieta Müllner, Barbara Angela Schmid 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Nutritional therapy for COPD, nutritionally relevant dermatological diseases, HIV, dietetics in palliative care, dietetics in neonatology, nutrition and thyroid gland; Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, case examples, literature assessment Language German	1	1

5. Semester

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Professional and Medical Ethics ILV Professional and Medical Ethics ILV Lector: MMag. Dr. Katharina Leitner, Mag. Gregor Richter, BEd 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Overview of the concepts of morality and ethics; intention, norms and their relationship to each other, man and human image and general criteria; dealing with ethical, occupation-specific aspects and experience and decision-making in everyday work; Special professional ethics Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, creative learning, working on professional topics and presentation; discussion Language German	1	1
Internship PR Internship PR 0SWS 24ECTS Lecture contents Theoretical knowledge acquired is put into practice in all areas. Collecting dietetically relevant patient data for writing the dietetic processes. Assessment methods Module exam Teaching methods Internship Language German	0	24
Dietetic Counseling UE Dietetic Counseling UE Lector: Allison Ruch 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Nutrition assessment, goal setting, client-centered counseling, empathetic communication Skills: communications skills such as active listening, empathizing, asking closed and open-ended questions, using effective education language and strategies, giving non-judgemental feedback, evoking change talk, exploring importance of change, offering professional advice, promoting motivation Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Pratice Language English	1	1
Intercultural Management in Dietetics ILV Intercultural Management in Dietetics ILV Lector: Mag.a Silvia Richter 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Presentation of selected best practice models (e.g. diabetes training, gestational diabetes counseling) Consulting situation with interpreter Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, exercise Language German	1	1
Development and Design of Dietetic Studies and Literature Survey 2 ILV Development and Design of Dietetic Studies and Literature Survey 2 ILV Lector: Mag. Dr. Peter Putz, Anna Tritscher, MSc nutr. med., Sonja Visontai, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Formulating a research question; assessment of the state of research; ethical aspects in human studies Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, exercise Language German	1	1
Statutory Basis for Health Care Professions ILV Statutory Basis for Health Care Professions ILV Lector: Mag. Dr. Christian Gepart 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Discussion of the laws relevant to the profession; possibilities and limits in the profession; profession-specific legal questions from clinic and freelance work; Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, case examples Language German	1	1
Reflection on Dietetic Practice - Internship SE Reflection on Dietetic Practice - Internship SE Lector: Bettina Hüttner, MSc 0.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Instruction of professional internship and data protection information; model of subjective relevance; reflection of the professional internship; dietological processes; training protocol Assessment methods Module exam Teaching methods Lecture, elearning on Moodle Individual work - writing a training protocol Group work - reflection according to the model of subjective relevance Language German	0.5	1

6. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Working in an Interdisciplinary Team ILV Working in an Interdisciplinary Team ILV Lector: Susanne Domkar, MSc, Prof.in Andrea Hofbauer, MSc MBA, Pamina Köppel, BSc, MSc, Silke Pirker-Neuwirth, MSc, Julia Traub, BSc, MSc, Andrea Zarfl, BSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Definitions of terms for cooperation in health care professions; presentation of multidisciplinary/interprofessional teams and nutrition teams;. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Excursion reports; Presentations Teaching methods Lecture, excursions, presentations Language German	1	1
Bachelorworkshop ILV Bachelorworkshop ILV 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Apply the appropriate research method(s)/research design to answer the research question(s) of the bachelor thesis. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Self-organized learning, research work, group work, small groups Discussion, reflection, presentation Language German	1	1
Business Administration for the Dietological Practice ILV Business Administration for the Dietological Practice ILV Lector: Dr. Eva Schwarz, MPH 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Fundamentals of Business Administration Foundation of a dietetic practice The way to freelance work: tax, social security, insurance; fee guidelines Assessment methods Continuous assessment Creation of a business plan Teaching methods Lecture, group work, presentations, independent case study Language German	1	1
Introduction to Medical Profession and Health Policies ILV Introduction to Medical Profession and Health Policies ILV Lector: Mag.a Regina Aistleithner, Prof.in Andrea Hofbauer, MSc MBA, Mag. Gabriele Jaksch 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Basics of the political system, in particular the health and social system; basics of lobbying; political work in national/international professional associations; Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, group work, presentations Language German	1	1
Health and Profession-specific Marketing ILV Health and Profession-specific Marketing ILV Lector: Dr. Edith Bachkönig, Prof.in Andrea Hofbauer, MSc MBA, Mag. Elisabeth Mattes, Mag.a Magdalena Stocker 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Fundamentals of marketing / health marketing. Marketing tools, marketing plan; the health market; profession-specific marketing - the brand of dietitian; brand development; basics of online media; quality journalism Assessment methods Continuous assessment Creation of a marketing concept; writing journalistic articles Teaching methods Group work, presentations, discussions Language German	2	2
Clinical Internship 3 PR Clinical Internship 3 PR 0SWS 8ECTS Lecture contents Implementation of the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in all areas into practice. Collecting dietetically relevant patient data for writing the dietetic processes. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Internship Language German	0	8
Open Window ILV Open Window ILV Lector: Prof.in Andrea Hofbauer, MSc MBA 3SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents -- Assessment methods Continuous assessment Completion of the open course; confirmation of participation and seminar report of occupation-specific seminars Teaching methods -- Language German	3	4
Quality Management in Dietetics ILV Quality Management in Dietetics ILV Lector: Dr. scient. med. Gabriele Gäbler, MSc, Prof.in Andrea Hofbauer, MSc MBA, Martina Potzinger 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Legal foundations of quality in health care; structural, process and result quality in dietetic practice; presentation and discussion of case studies from practice; Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Lecture, presentations, group work Language German	1	1
Reflection on Dietetic Practice 3 SE Reflection on Dietetic Practice 3 SE Lector: Bettina Hüttner, MSc 0.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Instruction clinical internship 3 and data protection information; model of subjective relevance; reflection on Clinical Internship 3; dietetic processes; training protocol; review and quality assessment of the entire practical training; evaluation sheet "Model of subjective relevance in the context of practice reflections" for statistical evaluation. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods lecture, elearning on Moodle Individual work - keeping a training protocol Group work - reflection according to the model of subjective relevance Language German	0.5	1
In-depth diaetological process and ICF Dietetics VO In-depth diaetological process and ICF Dietetics VO 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Students learn the need for a standardized terminology of dietetics. The students get to know the basis of ICF/ICF dietetics. Students will be able to apply the classification of ICF/ICF dietetics in the context of the dietetic process. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Self-organized learning, lecture, group work, discussion. Prerequisites Language German	1	1
Consolidation of Scientific Work Bachelor SE Consolidation of Scientific Work Bachelor SE 1SWS 9ECTS Lecture contents Working on a research question of the action field of nutrition and dietetics. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Individual work Language German	1	9

Electives
Selection and participation according to available places. There may be separate selection procedures.

Times
Mon to Fri, all day (in exceptional cases also on Saturdays)

Language of Instruction
German

How you benefit

In addition to being awarded the academic title of "Bachelor of Science in Health Studies", after completing the degree program you will also receive a legally recognized professional qualification. Besides doctors, dieticians are the only occupational group active in the field of nutrition that is allowed to work with sick people. Only with this degree program is it possible to practice the profession of dietician. The MTD Act is the basis for this degree program. The practically oriented degree program means that you will be ready to work immediately. In addition to therapy, the profession is moving more and more towards prevention and health promotion. In every area where you work you apply your know-how of counseling concepts and techniques as a tool to actually reach people. You work with people of all ages, for example in kindergartens, companies, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, your own dietician practice or at home. As a dietician you will work in interdisciplinary teams or in one-on-one counseling. You will work in this profession either as a staff member or self-employed and will plan and implement nutrition therapies and evaluate their results. In food service management for hospitals and other facilities you will calculate various types of diets, train staff or supervise the preparation of the food. At hospitals, and especially in research, you will be engaged in interdisciplinary work. In addition, you can also apply your knowledge in the industry or in the media. Other areas include prevention and health promotion, for example in schools, businesses, restaurants and hotels as well as in communities.

Your future career

Nutrition counseling begins with children and plays an important role even into old age. Prevention and therapy will be the core tasks of your future professional life. As a dietician, you can work either as a staff member or self-employed. The following occupations will be open to you:

Hospitals, special outpatient clinics, medical practices
Rehabilitation centers and convalescent homes
Nursing homes and retirement facilities
Public health authorities
Community facilities
Insurance companie

Health insurance companies
Community food facilities
Company health promotion
Medical practices for nutrition therapy
Pharmacies
Food and pharmaceutical industries

Master's degree programs

Admission

FIT for a health profession?!

Take advantage of the "FIT for a health profession?!" self-assessment test to see what a profession in health care requires and if you have the right qualities.

FIT for a health profession?! (in German only)

Admission requirements

Higher education entrance qualification:
- School leaving certificate from a secondary school or a secondary technical school.
- Secondary school vocational certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung)
- Equivalent certification from abroad

Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section.

University entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung)

University entrance qualification examination for medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy. Information and institutes that offer courses to prepare for the university entrance qualification examination can be found on the portal Erwachsenenbildung.at of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research .

Relevant professional qualification with auxiliary examinations

Secondary vocational school with auxiliary examinations from: a college of business administration, hotel management, tourism or hospitality, a commercial school, special forms of secondary agriculture and forestry schools: agriculture and food management, general agriculture, alpine agriculture. School for general health and nursing, school for pediatric care, school for psychiatric health and care or a school for medical-technical service.

Apprenticeship groups with auxiliary examinations: Cook and catering specialist.

Proof of English proficiency of level 2 must be provide by the beginning of the degree program.

Additional proficiency tests:
- First aid course (at least 16 hours, within the last year)
- Proof of good repute
- Proof of medical fitness
Regulation for the admission of third country citizens
Information for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates

Application

There are 20 places available in the bachelor's degree program in Dietics each year. The ratio of places to applicants is currently around 1:20,5.

To apply you will require the following documents:

Letter of motivation
CV in table form

We will inform you of which documents are still required later on in the admission process.

Please note!
It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session.

Dates:

The result of the written entrance test is expected to be available from 12/4/2021.

Admission procedure

The admission procedure consists of a written test and an interview with the admission committee.

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Studying with disabilities

If you have any questions regarding accessibility or if you have a specific
need in the admission procedure due to an impairment, please contact Mag.^a
Ursula Weilenmann for organizational reasons as early as possible at
barrierefrei@fh-campuswien.ac.at.

Since we try to take into account individual needs due to disabilities when
conducting the written admission test, we ask you to indicate in your online
application to Mag.^a Weilenmann in which form you require support.

Your contact person in the department Gender & Diversity Management
Mag.^a Ursula Weilenmann, Mitarbeiterin
barrierefrei@fh-campuswien.ac.at
http://www.fh-campuswien.ac.at/barrierefrei

Contact

> Prof.ⁱⁿ Andrea Hofbauer, MSc MBA

Head of Degree Program Dietology
T: +43 1 606 68 77-4201
andrea.hofbauer@fh-campuswien.ac.at

Secretary's office

Petra Brandstätter
Favoritenstraße 226, D.3.08
1100 Vienna
T: +43 1 606 68 77-4200
F: +43 1 606 68 77-4209
diaetologie@fh-campuswien.ac.at

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Office hours during the semester
Mon to Fri, 8.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.

Teaching staff and Research Staff

> Bettina Hüttner, MSc

Dietician, Academic Staff

> Mag.^a Silvia Richter

Dietician, Academic Staff

> Anna Tritscher, MSc nutr. med.

Dietician, Academic Staff

> Sonja Visontai, MSc

Dietician, Academic Staff

Cooperations and Campusnetzwerk

We work closely with the Vienna Healthcare Group, universities like the Medical University of Vienna, the Austrian Association of Dietitians and other health care facilities. This guarantees you strong contacts for internships, employment or participation in research and development activities. You will complete the extensive internships at, among others, the hospitals of the Vienna Healthcare Group. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk. It's well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners!

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General Physiology VO

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Professional Studies ILV

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Biochemistry VO

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Chemistry VO

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Introduction to Healthcare and Health Economics VO

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Energy and Nutrient Calculation/IT ILV

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Nutritional Science 1 VO

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Nutritional Science 2 ILV

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Nutritional Management in Prevention 1 ILV

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Hygiene and Microbiology VO

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Food Knowledge/Technology ILV

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Food Law VO

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Literature Search, Citing and Scientific Writing ILV

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Project Management ILV

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Practical Application of Food Supply 1 UE