This course prepares learners to identify dietary contributors to oral and systemic disease. Learners will be able to assist clients in improving their oral and general health through dietary assessment and nutritional counselling that is culturally relevant, and within the dental hygiene scope of practice.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Canada's Food Guidelines Cariogenic Foods and Beverages Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan Macro and Micronutrients Food Skills & Food Literacy Dietary Assessment DH Role in Nutritional Counseling
PLAR is applied in alignment with the Procedures of Policy D.3.5 – Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.
Students will be assessed by a Challenge Exam, designed to validate the knowledge of the candidate as it relates to the course learning outcomes.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42475 |
March 2, 2027 to April 27, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.