Nutrition Sciences Handbook

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The Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences prepares students to provide high quality health care within their respective fields. In collaboration with community-based partners, students acquire professional skills together with proficiency in critical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and service learning. Through their focus on wellness, prevention, injury or illness recovery, functional adaptation, and community participation, our programs share a commitment to improving human performance and well-being across the lifespan. The Department faculty value and engage in innovative teaching, service, scholarly activity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership.

The mission of the University of the Cincinnati Master of Sciences in Nutrition program is to educate competent, socially responsible professionals in the areas of food, nutrition, and dietetics.  Through innovative teaching, didactic and experiential education and scholarly work, program graduates are prepared to make successful contributions in education and research as well as to their communities and their chosen professions.

For students in the MS Clinical Nutrition Concentration with Supervised Practice Certificate, the mission also includes preparation to be entry-level registered dietitians who are qualified to successfully practice in diverse settings in an evolving field.

1. You will master the breadth of knowledge in key content areas of nutrition science including macronutrients and micronutrients.
2. You will integrate knowledge of nutritional biochemistry and pathophysiology into clinical and epidemiological applications related to the assessment, prevention, and treatment of diseases in individuals and populations.
3. You will integrate knowledge of nutritional needs across the lifespan and behavioral strategies into nutrition intervention design and delivery.
4. ​You will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and analyze scientific literature in a variety of areas of nutritional science.
5. ​You will integrate the research process (e.g., design, methodology, analysis, and communication of results to scholarly and other audiences) into a research or quality improvement project.
6. ​You will demonstrate proficient written and oral communication skills.

In addition to the learning outcomes stated for all students in the MS in Nutrition Science program, the specific goals and outcomes below will be achieved for students in the MS in Clinical Nutrition Concentration with Supervised Practice Certificate. 

Prepare graduates to be professional, competent, entry-level registered dietitians.

• At least 80% of students will complete program/degree requirements within 3 years.
• The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of the first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
• 100% of employers who complete the employer survey will rate program graduates as competent entry-level dietitians by giving a mean score of “satisfactory” or higher on related questions.

Prepare dietitians who adopt a commitment to excellence in practice and life-long learning

• At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
• Of graduates who seek employment, 75% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months.

Program outcome data is available upon request.

The Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition Sciences – Nutrition Science concentration is the traditional nutrition graduate program at the University of Cincinnati.  The program provides students with research training along with advanced coursework in the biochemical, physiological, and therapeutic aspects of human nutrition.  This program is designed for anyone seeking to advance their nutrition content and research skills. This program contains a thesis or non-thesis option.

Students enrolled in the MS in Nutrition Sciences- Nutrition Science concentration can work with their graduate advisor to determine entry into the Certificate in Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).  This certificate allows you to complete the necessary coursework to become a RDN. 

After completing the MS in Nutrition Sciences and DPD, students will need to complete a traditional dietetic internship to be eligible to sit for the national credentialing examination for RDNs. These internships range in hourly experience from 1000 to 1200 hours and are typically 6 months to 1 year unpaid. Learn more on the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

The Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition Sciences – Clinical Nutrition (CN) concentration with Supervised Practice Certificate, which is a Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics*, was designed exclusively for students wanting to obtain the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) credential.  The MS-CN contains graduate coursework integrated with supervised practice experience. At the completion of this program, students will be eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration national credentialing exam for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

*It should be noted that in the field of nutrition, jobs that involve individual nutrition counseling, assessing nutritional status, calculating nutrient needs, and developing and managing certain types of nutrition programs, require the credentials of a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).

The University of Cincinnati's Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 800/877/1600 ext. 5400. http://www.eatright.org/ACEND

Review the Pathways to getting a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.

For students in the Nutrition Science concentration: the program is planned by the student in consultation with his/her advisor, and includes core courses, thesis or independent study hours, and elective courses for students pursuing the non-thesis option.  Students choose a curriculum that includes credit hours toward thesis work (thesis option) or credit hours toward a capstone project (non-thesis option). For students in the Clinical Nutrition Concentration with Supervised Practice Certificate, experiential rotations are done off campus and equal about 1200 hours of practice in dietetics. 

Review the curriculum guides here:

• Nutrition Sciences: part-time, non-thesis
• Nutrition Sciences: 1.5 year plan, non-thesis
• Nutrition Sciences: non-thesis
• Nutrition Sciences: thesis
• Nutrition Sciences: Clinical Nutrition with Supervised Practice Certificate

Students who choose the concentration in Nutrition Science with the non-thesis option take 6 credits of elective coursework.  These classes should be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor.  A list of acceptable electives is found below but this is subject to change.  Students can search for other graduate electives that are related to their program of study. These classes should be approved for elective credit hours toward their degree requirements by the graduate program director. Course descriptions and information can be found in the course catalogue. 

• BE- 7024 Computational Statistics  
• BE- 7076 Introduction to Epidemiology   
• BE-7088 Regression Analysis  
• CNSL- 7023 Counseling Theories 
• CNSL- 7025 Group Work in Ecological Counseling  
• CNSL- 8070 Motivational Interviewing  
• EDST- 7011 Statistical Data Analysis II  
• EDST- 7032 Human Development: Adolescence  
• EDST- 7045 Community-Based Participatory Research  
• EDST- 7095 Motivation and Cognition  
• HPE-7002 Culture, Equity and Vulnerable Population HealthReplace with your text

Students in the Clinical Nutrition concentration will complete Supervised Practice Certificate as part of their degree requirements.  Successfully completing the MS in Clinical Nutrition with Supervised Practice will enable graduates to take the national registration examination for the RDN.  The Supervised Practice hours include the following areas:

Supervised Practice Experience Hours: 

• Acute Clinical (12 weeks = 384 hours)
• Summer Community Dietetics (6 weeks = 240 hours)
• Food Systems Management (6 weeks = 192 hours)
• Specialty Rotation (6 weeks = 192 hours)
• Alternative Experiences (NUTR-5031 = 200 hours)

TOTAL = 1208 Hours

Accredited supervised practice experiences such as the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics require that students meet core competencies during the supervised practice experiences. A list of the Foundation Knowledge and Skills and Competencies for Dietitians can be found on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website. 

The Capstone Project or Thesis is a key academic requirement for the MS in Nutrition Science program at the University of Cincinnati. The Capstone Project is designed for students who may not pursue a research career, focuses on the application of nutrition skills and concepts without being published in the Ohio Link repository. Conversely, the Thesis option is intended for students aiming for a research-oriented career or further academic pursuits and involves original research, public availability through the Ohio Link repository, and potential publication in academic journals. This option is ideal for students seeking skills in research methods, which are crucial for careers in nutrition that involve data collection or grant writing.

Students must choose between the Capstone Project or Thesis based on their career goals, with the Capstone Project being smaller in scope and the Thesis providing a deeper research experience. The Thesis is especially suitable for those planning to pursue doctoral degrees or research-focused roles. Students in the Clinical Nutrition concentration will do a quality improvement project as part of their supervised practice rotations in the second year of the program. This will be done as part of a course to fulfill their capstone requirement for the MS degree.

The handbook for the Capstone or Thesis project can be viewed on the Canvas site for current studets. 

The Master of Science in Nutrition uses a blended curriculum model that includes frequent involvement in eLearning environments. To participate and be successful in this program, you must have unlimited access to a computer that meets minimum system requirements. While access to computers is available through the University of Cincinnati Libraries (subject to library hours of operation), access to a personal laptop computer is highly recommended for portability between on and off campus sessions, classroom activities, quick access to online resources, and overall convenience.

The MS in Nutrition program will provide an orientation session during your first week of classes to provide you with essential skills to participate in online learning. This is designed to give incoming students a chance to experience what online course instruction will be like in the MS program. The orientation class content teaches you about current program policies and procedures that are most important for you to know when you start the program. ​You will also learn how to use the online tools that will be used in your courses, including Canvas, which is the online learning system used to access all courses. If you have used Canvas before, you will probably find that our courses “look” different from other courses you’ve taken, and some of the tools may have changed or we are using them differently than you used them previously.

​You will require basic knowledge of computer use and internet skills in order to begin and progress through the MS program. Skills that​you should have prior to the first on campus session:

1. Use of computer mouse and keyboard
2. Computer software installation, including internet security and virus protection.
3. Managing files on a computer – saving, deleting, naming, renaming, moving, backing up, etc.
4. Sending, uploading, and downloading attachments
5. Use of common software applications – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook (email)
6. Use of functions associated with software – copying and pasting, spell checking, etc.
7. Internet search skills including accessing library databases and use of various search engines.
8. Proficiency in email use and other modes of online communication
9. Printing documents – hard copy and pdf formats
10. Use of passwords and accessing secured sites via login – username and password

View the most recent computer requirements or reccomendations. 

Review Admission Requirements for the following programs: 

• Master of Science in Nutrition Science – Nutrition Science Concentration Admission Requirements 
• Master of Science in Nutrition Science – Clinical Nutrition Concentration with Supervised Practice Certificate Admission Requirements 

Review Application details such as how to apply and deadlines for the following programs: 

• Master of Science in Nutrition Science – Nutrition Science Concentration Application Details 
• Master of Science in Nutrition Science – Clinical Nutrition Concentration with Supervised Practice Certificate Application details 

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all semesters of study. Students that do not maintain a 3.0 following the completion of the semester will be placed on academic warning during the next semester. In any subsequent semesters, if the GPA falls below 3.0, it will result in dismissal from the program. Students must complete all required coursework and capstone requirements as appropriate (thesis, research project or quality improvement project depending on concentration) within the university time to degree limit (5 years); students in the Clinical Nutrition Concentration with Supervised Practice Certificate must complete degree requirements with their class cohort in 3 years. 

For students in the Clinical Nutrition Concentration with Supervised Practice Certificate, students must complete and submit a state and federal background check, complete the physical examination form in its entirety, including proof of all immunization and vaccinations including an annual TB test, and will be required to be vaccinated against influenza at the appropriate time of the year.  They will also be responsible for their own transportation and must be prepared to travel to supervised practice sites within a one hour driving distance of the university, and not have any outstanding academic financial or other program obligations. 

Figure out how much your degree will cost on our Nutrition Sciences Program costs page. 

Domestic graduate students can apply for Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loans.  More information on this and scholarships can be found at the UC Financial Aid website.

Some nutrition program scholarships are available to graduate students.  Review Nutrition Sciences scholarship information.

The University of Cincinnati, through its Office of Risk Management and Insurance, maintains a comprehensive program of self-insurance and commercially purchased insurance, covering property, casualty and liability exposures to the University and its employees, agents, and volunteers, while acting on the University’s behalf. Students are covered under this program for Professional (patient care) liability only, while engaged in clinical rotations at the request or direction of the University through a health care education program and for General Liability while engaged in internships, for liabilities arising within the scope of those internships. The University of Cincinnati does not cover students/interns while in route to their destination because the University does not cover personal vehicles of students/interns. Normally, coverage (professional liability) begins upon arrival to the destination.

If there are any further questions, please contact the University of Cincinnati Office of Risk Management.  (513)-558-5042.

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A complete list of student support services including, but not limited to, health services, counseling and testing, and financial aid resources can be found at the following UC Resources webpage. 

Academic Writing Center

All UC graduate students can utilize the Academic Writing Center for writing assistance regarding coursework and final writing experiences.  You can schedule an appointment with a graduate writing tutor to improve your documents and understanding of the graduate writing process.  You can also sign up for writing workshops held throughout the academic year. 

Bearcat Pantry and Resource Center

The UC Bearcat Pantry (BCP) and Resource Center provide free food, hygiene items, cleaning supplies and professional clothing plus winter hats and gloves to students of all backgrounds with food and other insecurities.  The pantry also provides meal vouchers that can be used at campus dining halls and To-Go Bags that can be conveniently picked up at locations across campus. 

There are many benefits to working your way through graduate school include supporting tuition costs, earning valuable job experience, gaining time management skills and receiving employee benefits.  If you are interested in on campus jobs at UC, visit the Student Jobs webpage.  

The Student Dietetic Association (SDA) is an organization for students interested in nutrition and dietetics. The organization is open to all undergraduate and graduate UC students. The Student Dietetic Association gives you the opportunity to meet other students who are interested in the field of nutrition. SDA also gives you the opportunity to participate in social activities, community service, and other events related to nutrition and health promotion. You may join SDA on a quarterly basis for a minimal fee. Membership meetings are held monthly during the academic year. Participation in SDA activities is required to maintain active membership.

The advisor for the SDA is Lindsey Mills, MS, RDN. If you are interested in joining SDA or have any questions, contact Mrs. Mills at Lindsey.mills@uc.edu

The purpose of the Graduate Student Governance Association (GSGA) is to promote communication and interaction within the graduate student body. In addition, monthly meetings are held to discuss current information and to allow you and other students to voice your concerns about graduate education at the University of Cincinnati.

The advisor for this group is Dr. Abigail Peairs. Dr. Peairs can be reached at peairsal@ucmail.uc.edu for any questions. 

NGSA is an organization for students pursuing a graduate degree in Nutrition. NGSA will hold activities throughout the year for you to enhance you resume/CV through thesis sessions, professor round tables, volunteer events, and more. NGSA is affiliated with GSGA and is active in this organization through monthly meetings. GSGA provides grant opportunities for conference travel, thesis research, NGSA activities, and more. Please join our organization on GetInvolvedUC to receive updates about meetings and events.

The advisor for NGSA is Dr. Abigail Peairs, PhD. ​ Dr. Peairs can be reached at peairsal@ucmail.uc.edu for any questions.

UC Nutri-Ed is an organization for students interested in nutrition education for the community. UC Nutri-Ed provides you with the opportunity to develop nutrition education and deliver it to community members in a variety of settings throughout the Greater Cincinnati region. UC Nutri-Ed meets monthly to develop curriculum and discuss upcoming volunteer opportunities. If you participate with UC Nutri-Ed you will gain valuable experience in curriculum development, public speaking, behavior change techniques, and collaborative working strategies while providing evidence-based nutrition education. 

Students can join Nutri-Ed on GetInvlvedUC to receive updates about meetings and events. The advisor for UC Nutri-Ed is Dr. Seung-Yeon Lee, PhD. If you are interested in participating in UC Nutri-Ed, please contact the organization at ucnutried@gmail.com. 

All graduate students’ grades will be reviewed by the Graduate Program Director each semester in Grad Tracker.  Students who fail to maintain a B average (3.0) on all coursework or who fail to make satisfactory progress towards their degree will be placed on academic warning from the Program Director for the ensuing semester.  The student remains on academic warning for the period that the cumulative GPA is below 3.0 but may be allowed to continue in the program if student is retaking core courses until a cumulative GPA of 3.0 achieved. The student will be dismissed from the graduate program if grades for any semester are below 3.0 while on academic warning.  Receiving an F in any two courses, either concurrently or in different semesters, will result in immediate dismissal with no probationary period.  GPA below 2.0 (excluding incompletes) for any specific grading period will result in immediate dismissal with no probationary period. 

A student dismissed from the graduate program may file a written petition with the Director of Graduate Studies for readmission.  In decisions regarding readmission, the faculty may consider extenuating circumstances surrounding the unsatisfactory grades and the probability that the student can successfully complete the program with at least the 3.0 GPA required to graduate.

If a dismissed student wishes to be considered for readmission in the subsequent semester, a petition must be filed within three working days of receipt of the written dismissal notice.  If a previously dismissed student is readmitted, all previously earned grades will remain on the permanent record and will be computed in the overall grade point average.  Students will be specifically warned of possible termination from the program by the Director of Graduate Studies and will be advised of needed improvements. Students will be fully informed of all decisions affecting their status in the program, and each has the right to appeal under grievance procedures provided by the Graduate School.

Students are required to review the Student Code of Conduct to become familiar with academic integrity policies and definition of misconduct. Students who violate any of these regulations including cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, aiding or abetting misconduct, violating ethical or professional standards or fail to meet expectations and standards in fulfilling required learning or supervised practice experiences, are subject to dismissal from the program.

Performance, behavior, or attitudes deemed inappropriate by the Program Director, DCE and/or Preceptor will be brought to the attention of the intern for remediation unless the intern’s actions/ behavior is deemed grievous enough for immediate dismissal. Reporting to work or class while under the influence of or while impaired by alcohol, illegal substances, or prescribed or non-prescribed controlled substances is prohibited. With all situations concerning student warnings and termination, an appeal process is available. 

Reasons for a student’s disciplinary action and possible dismissal from the program include, but are not limited to:

• Failure to meet defined standards of ethics, practice, and professional performance;
• Violation of the University’s Student Code of Conduct (SCOC);
• Disciplinary action for, and a description of both academic and nonacademic misconduct, is described in the Student Code of Conduct.
• Inadequate progress in meeting ACEND competencies and/or student learning outcomes;
• Inability to meet the essential program-related functions
• Failure to comply with policies and procedures of the program and/or those of the rotation (affiliation) sites;
• Failure to complete or submit required assignments and projects;
• Fabrication of supervised practice hours
• chronic tardiness and being unprepared for rotations
• leaving the facility without permission/ notice
• insubordination to faculty or supervised practice site staff
• theft or pilferage
• unethical or unprofessional behavior at rotation sites, workshops or classes
• Being asked to leave a rotation site and not return due to the intern’s misconduct; and
• After completing remediation that was not self-requested, being identified by a preceptor or the program director as needing additional remediation in one of the major rotation categories of clinical (acute care, long-term care, pediatrics), food service management, and community. Note that the need for remediation as determined by a preceptor or the program director is limited to one occurrence in total; not once per rotation category.
• Positive results from any drug screen required during supervised practice experiences will be grounds for disqualification from entering or continuing in the program.

Other behaviors may be deemed worthy of a formal warning or immediate dismissal, upon consultation with Preceptors and CP Director.  Interns may be subject to random drug/alcohol testing at any point in the program.  The previously described warning procedures are appropriate for minor offenses that can be identified, monitored, and resolved. Should an intern display severe insubordinate, unprofessional or unethical behaviors and/or attitudes, the intern will be immediately dismissed from the Program regardless of the disciplinary action described above.

1) First Formal Warning

The preceptor and Director of Clinical Education will meet to discuss issues/problems with the intern. Issues or problems identified may result from preceptor concerns and/or below-standard academic, professional conduct, or ethical standards of performance. A formal written warning will be issued at this time. The written warning will outline inappropriate behaviors, attitudes, and/or performance. Expectations will be outlined for changes in the intern’s behavior, attitude, and/or performance, along with a monitoring timeline. A copy of the warning will be given to the intern and site preceptor, and placed in the intern’s permanent file. Continuation of inappropriate behaviors will result in a second written warning. In some cases, meetings may occur via electronic means or phone. Copies of warnings will be sent electronically at the time of the meeting.

2) Second Formal Warning

The DCE will meet with the intern and preceptor to discuss issues/problems with the intern. Issues or problems identified may result from preceptor concerns and/or below-standard academic performance. A formal second written warning will be issued at this time. The written warning will outline inappropriate behaviors, attitudes, and/or performance. Expectations will be outlined for changes in the intern’s behavior, attitude, and/or performance, along with a monitoring timeline. A copy of the warning will be given to the intern and site preceptor, and placed in the intern’s permanent file. In some cases, meetings may occur via electronic means or phone. Copies of warnings will be sent electronically at the time of the meeting.

3) Termination

Should the identified behaviors, attitudes, and/or performance continue despite warnings, a final internship termination conference will be held. When it has been determined that the intern has not made sufficient progress toward correction of identified behavior, attitudes, and/or performance, despite previous formal warnings, the Program Director and the Chair of the Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Nutrition Science will hold a final internship termination conference and notify the intern verbally and in writing that s/he is being terminated from the program. An appeal to the termination decision can be sent in writing to the Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences who will review the request and form an Appeal’s Committee of three unbiased faculty members to hear an explanation from the Program and the intern.  The final decision regarding an appeal of Program termination, heard by the Appeal’s Committee, will be final and binding.

Examples of inappropriate behavior include, but are not limited to:

• chronic tardiness and being unprepared for rotations
• leaving the facility without permission/ notice
• insubordination to faculty or supervised practice site staff
• theft or pilferage 
• unethical behavior regarding assignments and evaluations
• unethical or unprofessional behavior at rotation sites, workshops or classes

Other behaviors may be deemed worthy of a formal warning or immediate dismissal, upon consultation with Preceptors, the DCE and CP Director.  Interns may be subject to random drug/alcohol testing at any point in the program.  The previously described warning procedures are appropriate for minor offenses that can be identified, monitored, and resolved. Should an intern display severe insubordinate, unprofessional or unethical behaviors and/or attitudes, the intern will be immediately dismissed from the Program regardless of the disciplinary action described above.

An intern terminated from the Graduate Coordinated Program for inappropriate behavior, attitudes, and/or performance will not be considered for future internship placements with the Program. Dismissal from the program will be communicated to The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration to determine whether the dismissed intern is eligible for entrance into other accredited programs in the future.

All students enrolled in the MS in Clinical Nutrition with Supervised Practice will be required to have a signed copy of the following form on record at the beginning of the program to show that they can demonstrate the ability to perform at least safely, reliably, and efficiently the functions listed below, in compliance with legal and ethical standards during their didactic education and supervised practice experience.

1. Perform duties within the Scope of Dietetics Practice while observing the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics.
2. Successfully complete the Competencies (CRDN’s) for the Coordinated Program. (Successful completion is indicated by a score of 3 or 4, on an evaluation tool that scores from 0-4, or on a comparable evaluation tool indicative of a score of 75% or greater.)
3. Tolerate attending class for approximately 20 hours per week, attending supervised practice for approximately 40 hours per week (plus time outside of the rotation site for homework and projects), and can sit and/or stand or walk for several hours at a time.
4. Have the intellectual skills to recall and comprehend large amounts of didactic information under time constraints and apply this information to the practice of dietetics and food service management. 
5. Utilize appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written communication with patients, residents, clients, families, preceptors, health care professionals outside of our discipline, and others.
6. Perform the Nutrition Care Process, or NCP, (as described in the ACEND – Required Core Competencies for the RDN – CRDN 3.1). CRDN 3.1: Perform Medical Nutrition Therapy by utilizing the Nutrition Care Process including the use of standardized nutrition terminology as a part of the clinical workflow elements for individuals, groups, and populations of differing ages and health status, in a variety of settings.
7. Perform the NCP, complete research projects, and prepare patient case studies using Evidence-based Nutrition Practice Guidelines.
8. Recognize the ethnic, cultural, religious, and socioeconomic needs of the patient and family when implementing the plan of care and during the evaluation and monitoring components of the NCP.
9. Communicate pertinent information to other healthcare professionals as appropriate and monitor the implementation of the plan of care.
10. Counsel in a manner that is appropriate for the individual’s disease state(s) and his/her desired goals.
11. Record pertinent nutrition information in the medical record according to established guidelines.
12. Possess the ability to manage a full patient load by the end of the supervised practice rotations.
13. Apply teaching/learning theories and methods in health care and community environments with the goal of health care promotion and prevention.
14. Demonstrate management skills, including planning, organizing, supervising, and delegating.
15. Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
16. Complete a quality improvement graduate project.
17. Develop responsibility for lifelong professional growth and development beginning with active participation in the local dietetics’ organization.
18. Represent and promote the University of Cincinnati Dietetics Program in a professional, positive manner.
19. The above require that students/interns have no restrictions in the following: climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing (carts), lifting (20 pounds of less), carrying (20 pounds or less), fingering (writing, typing), feeling (particularly with fingertips, i.e. for skin turgor), talking, hearing, and seeing. 
20. Prior to the start of supervised practice students are required to pass a physical exam that includes proof of all current vaccinations required by rotation sites including but not limited to Hepatitis B, MMR, and to be vaccinated against influenza at the appropriate time of the year.

Certain disabilities can interfere with a student's ability to complete the program of study and acquire the essential functions necessary for the practice of dietetics. A student who feels he/she has such a disability is required to register with the Disability Services Office at (513) 556-6823.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to compensate for some, but not all, limitations. Students should be aware that those that interfere with patient care, and safety, or require the use of an intermediary may be incompatible with independent professional practice. A student who is unable to fulfill the essential functions may be dismissed from the program.