Intro to Dietetics Profession
HLTH 170 (1 unit, 6 weeks, hybrid online)
Spring 2021
HLTH 170 (CRN 33478-961) Introduction to Dietetics Profession is a 1-unit hybrid/online course, and is highly recommended as a valuable elective if you are thinking of dietetics as a future educational or professional career goal, or are interested in pursuing the new AS-T Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. We will focus on the scope and nature of work in the nutrition field, including higher education pathways, career opportunities, professional roles, skills, responsibilities, and ethics. You will have the opportunity for self-exploration of your goals, interests, and abilities while developing the beginning stages of your ePortfolio. There will also be guest presentations by several alumni who are gainfully employed, and networking opportunities with registered dietitians.
Instructor Contact Information
My name is Lisa Yamashiro, MEd, RD. I am full-time faculty with the Health Education Department, and have served as the Program Coordinator for the Nutrition Assistant Program for many years. As a registered dietitian (R.D.) and educator, I live what I teach. I'm passionate about food, nutrition, and health - from growing, to cooking, to eating. . . and keeping active and fit. I look forward to sharing our common passions.
City College of San Francisco, Health Education Department
Ocean Campus, 50 Frida Kahlo Way, MUB 353, San Francisco, CA 94112
Email: lisa.yamashiro@mail.ccsf.edu
Once in Canvas, please use the Canvas Inbox as preferred method of contact.
Response time: 24-48 hours (except Sundays)
Office Hours: by appointment by CityZoom
Course Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:
Assess personal interests, capabilities, and education/career goals to prepare for success in school and/or professional careers in the nutrition field.
Compare the diverse employment opportunities and educational pathways in the nutrition field.
Evaluate professional readiness for field experience within a public health, community-based, or health care setting.
Prepare and develop a professional portfolio.
Course Basics
HLTH 170 Intro to Dietetics Profession
CRN 33478 - 961
(1 unit, hybrid online)
Dates: late-start, short-term 6-week course from January 19 to February 28, 2021.
The online portion of HLTH 170 will be facilitated using CCSF's online learning management system (Canvas).
This is a short term course. Expect to spend at least 10 hours/week.
Class Meeting Schedule
This course will be offered as a late-start, short-term 6-week course from January 19 to February 28, 2021.
COVID-19 Update: Due to the pandemic, there will be NO on-campus meetings. We will be fully online.
In order to protect the health and safety of everyone at CCSF, CCSF is currently operating on a remote basis and buildings are not accessible at this time. As the public health situation allows, we hope to be back on-campus.
Log-in instructions for Students
Go to https://ccsf.instructure.com
Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678
Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.
RAM ID instructions for students (Google Doc)
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Online Learning
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