Community Rotation
I spent 5 weeks at the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley in San Jose, California. I spent time with two different dietitians at various Indian Health Center locations. During this rotation I:
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Counseled clients on weight management (pediatrics and adults), diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure
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Worked with staff within the agency to develop nutrition handouts and lesson plans to classes taught to Indian Health Center patients
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American Indian Care Day + Smoothie demo/recipe handout
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Healthy Adventures Program Healthy Snacks, Unhealthy Snacks Handout​s, and Food Label Nutrition Values
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Worked with WIC RDN to learn different services provided by WIC and eligibility for WIC
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Provided motivational interviewing techniques in counseling session with patients
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Researched nutrition topics for classes, collaborated with staff to provide creative nutrition at health events, and created professional and engaging lesson plans
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Navigated the electronic health record at Indian Health Center and used the Nutrition Care Process
