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UNH Dietetic Internship

University Resources

Library

The Human Nutrition Center maintains a library of current subscriptions to several professional journals and newsletters that pertain to both clinical and administrative dietetics. Additionally, the student has library privileges at the University of New Hampshire's Dimond Library and its four branches.

Computer Networking

The University of New Hampshire offers access to several computer cluster laboratories located on campus. The clusters have personal computers and a variety of software for the user. Extensive on-line tutorial programs facilitate the use of the clusters. The Department of Animal & Nutritional Sciences provides access to several personal computers and a variety of nutritional assessment, word processing, statistical analysis, and educational software. Students may use the computer cluster in Kendall Hall, Room 212 since these computers have nutrient analysis software downloaded.

Program Environment

For a typical rotation, the intern receives intensive instruction initially in order to become oriented to the activities that occur in the area. This may be in the form of a lecture or it may occur in the work area. The intern then begins observing the activities in the work area, gaining knowledge on how theory is applied. Finally, the intern performs the work under the supervision of the preceptor until s/he assumes all responsibilities of the job. A typical 120-hour work experience can be broken down to 4 to 6 hours of orientation, 16 to 24 hours of observation, 50 to 60 hours of supervised practice, and 40 hours during which the intern independently performs all tasks under the observation of the preceptor.