Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to a Dietitian. Work includes undertaking delegated tasks related to screening for nutritional risk and implementation of nutrition support. This work is carried out according to the nutritional care plan provided by the delegating Dietitian or the organisation�s procedures or guidelines.

This unit applies to Allied Health Assistants and should be performed under the direct, indirect or remote supervision and delegation of an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Allied Health Assistant Framework, Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.