Dietetics Supervised Program (SP)

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Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics

Fundamental Principles

The dietetics practitioner:

1. Conducts herself/himself with honesty, integrity and fairness.
2. Supports and promotes high standards of professional practice and accepts the obligation to protect clients, the public and the profession by upholding the Code of Ethics and reporting perceived violations of the Code.

Responsibilities to the public

1. Consider the health, safety and welfare of the public at all times.
2. Complies with all laws and regulations applicable or related to the profession or to the practitioner’s ethical obligations as described in the Code.
3. Provides professional services with objectivity and with respect for the unique needs and values of individuals.
4. Does not engage in false or misleading practices or communications.
5. Withdraws from professional practice when unable to fulfill his/her professional duties and responsibilities to clients and others.

Responsibilities to clients

1. Recognizes and exercises professional judgment within the limits of his/her qualifications and collaborates with others, seeks counsel, or makes referrals as appropriate.
2. Treats clients and patients with respect and consideration.
3. Protects confidential information and makes full disclosure about any limitations on his/her ability to guarantee full confidentiality.
4. In dealing with and providing services to clients and others, complies with the same principles set forth above in principles 3-7.

Responsibilities to the profession

1. Practices dietetics based on evidence-based principles and current information.
2. Presents reliable and substantiated information and interprets controversial information without personal bias, recognizing that legitimate differences of opinion exist.
3. Assumes a life-long responsibility and accountability for personal competence in practice, consistent with accepted professional standards, continually striving to increase professional knowledge and skills and to apply them in practice.
4. Is alert to the occurrence of a real or potential conflict of interest and takes appropriate action whenever a conflict arises.
5. Permits the use of his/her name for the purpose of certifying the dietetics services have been rendered only if he/she has provided or supervised the provision of those services.
6. Accurately presents professional qualifications and credentials.
7. Does not invite, accept or offer gifts, monetary incentives or other considerations that affect or reasonably give an appearance of affecting his/her professional judgment.

Responsibilities to colleagues and other professionals

1. Demonstrates respect for the values, rights, knowledge and skills of colleagues and other professionals.

Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics. J Am Dietetic Association 2009; 109:1461-1467.

Access to Personal Files

Student Records

The rights of students under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 include the following: Act include the following, (a) the right to inspect and review education records, (b) the right to request to amend education records, (c) the right of protection from disclosure by UH Manoa of personally identifiable information contained in education records without permission of the student involved, (d) the right to waive certain rights under the Act, and (e) the right to file complaints concerning alleged failure by UH Manoa to comply with the Act.

Students are advised that institutional policy and procedures required under the Act have been published as Administrative Procedure A7.022, "Procedures Relating to Protection of the Educational Rights and Privacy of Students." Copies of APA7.022 may be obtained from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Students website:manoa.hawaii.edu/ovcaa/

Protection of Privacy – Student Information

Students are advised that certain personally identifiable information is considered by UH Manoa to be directory information and, in response to public inquiry, may be disclosed in conformance with state law, at UH Manoa's discretion, without prior consent of the student unless the student requests that UH Manoa not disclose such information. This includes (a) name of student, (b) current address and ZIP code, (c) telephone number, (d) email address, (e) major field of study, (f) educational level (e.g., freshman, sophomore, etc.), (g) dates of attendance, (h) enrollment status (full-time or part-time), (i) participation in officially recognized activities and sports, (j) weight and height of members of athletic teams, (k) most recent educational institution attended, and (l) degrees and awards received. A student has the right to request that any or all of the above items not be designated directory information with respect to that student. Should a student wish to exercise this right, he or she must in person and in writing, not earlier than the first day of instruction, nor later than 14 calendar days from the first day of instruction for the academic term or semester, or the fourth day of a summer session, inform the campus registrar which of the above items are not to be disclosed without the prior consent of that student.

A parent or spouse of a student is advised that information contained in educational records, except as may be determined to be directory information, will not be disclosed to him/her without the prior written consent of the student.http://manoa.hawaii.edu/records/fac_staff/ferpa.html

Access to Student Support Services

The University of Hawaii offers several services for Supervised Practice students: All students have access to student academic support services which is important to ensure success while a student of the University of Hawaii. The Director or Preceptor will be prepared to help refer students to the appropriate resources.

Access to student academic support services is important to ensure your success while a student at the University of Hawaii. Below is a listing of some of these services that can also be found in the University of Hawaii catalog along with appropriate contact information:

Career Services Center The Manoa Career Center offers a wide variety of programs and services for students and alumni. The Manoa Career Center programs enhance the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) experience by enabling students/alumni to develop skills in & out of the classroom. http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/careercenter/

College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources’ Home Pagehttp://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/site Select “Academic and Student Affairs” will open all the programs up for students interested in all that CTAHR has to offer for Undergrad and Graduate Programs, financial aid/scholarship information, course requirements and information on who we are, Department, Faculty and Staff as well as publications and research projects.

Department of Human Nutrition, Food & Animal Sciences (HNFAS)http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/hnfas/ This web site shows the different programs, courses and resources available within the HNFAS department. UH Dietetic Student Handbook is located under “Degree Programs, Dietetics”. There is also a link to “Scholarships” that specifically targets dietetics students.

Food Science Human Nutrition (FSHN) Councilhttps://www2.hawaii.edu/~fshnnews/ The FSHN Council strives to nurture students' interest in dietetics, research, community wellness, food service and nutrition by providing the opportunity for students to network with other students, faculty, and professionals in food science, nutrition and other health-related fields. In addition to enhancing fellowship and facilitating communication, student members are exposed to career information, scholarship opportunities, and community service activities.

Information Technology Department Information Technology Center The new state-of-the-art Data Center will enable university-wide technology services to support education, research and administration for University of Hawaii campuses throughout the state of Hawaii, and will provide different ways in which digital information can be obtained and transformed for students, faculty, and administrators:

• A "Help Desk" will offer computer support online, wirelessly, or in person;
• Training rooms will facilitate classes and broadcast opportunities;
• Video conference facilities will support distance learning, multi-media displays, broadcast and archiving opportunities;
• A digital media production center will furnish high-end editing stations with advanced audio support, sound booths, training, and presentation capabilities. http://www.hawaii.edu/infosec/

International Student Services provides assistance to international students who come from more than countries to study at UH. Students are advised and helped to adjust to the local and U.S. cultures. http://www.hawaii.edu/issmanoa/

Kokua Program (Disability Access Services) provides disability access services to students with documented physical and/or mental disabilities. Services include alternative media production, counseling, early registration, note-taking, sign language interpreting, technology access, testing accommodations and campus transportation.http://www.hawaii.edu/kokua/

Learning Assistance Center provides academic counseling and assists students in developing learning skills to increase academic success. Assessment, counseling and support services are also available for students with learning disabilities.http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/learning/

Manoa Advising Center serves as a first point of contact for advising and appropriate referrals for incoming students. http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/mac/

My UH http://www.hawaii.edu/myuh/manoa This web site allows for on-line registration of classes. A schedule of classes, as well as class availability, is also provided.

New Student Orientation Program offers information sessions for first-time students and transfer students. http://www.hawaii.edu/nso/

Office of Graduate and Professional Education The Graduate Division provides opportunities for further study, research and professional training to students who have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. All of the graduate programs at UHM apply rigorous academic standards. Special emphasis is placed on the cultivation of scholarly attitudes and methods of research and creativityhttp://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/ovcafo/OrgChart2012/GradDivision/ChartI.pdf

Office of the Registrar The Office of the Registrar maintains students' academic records and provides services in registration, enrollment and degree verification, academic transcripts, and veterans' educational benefits.http://www.hawaii.edu/admrec/

Star site where you can access your transcripts and other information.https://www.star.hawaii.edu/

Student Financial Services http://www.hawaii.edu/fas/

Student Success Center at Sinclair Library offers students a place to study and provides information and skills and a place for students to work with librarians, mentors, tutors and counselors to meet individual needs.http://www.catalog.hawaii.edu/student-life/supportservices.htm

Student Support Services provides academic advising and planning, tutoring and mentoring to increase college retention, academic success and graduation rates.http://ww.catalog.hawaii.edu/student-life/supportservices.htm

UH Academic Calendar http://www.hawaii.edu/academics/calendar

UH Manoa General Catalog http://www.catalog.hawaii.edu/

University of Hawaii Health Center The UHSM is staffed by physicians, nurse clinicians, nurses, and other support staff. A wide range of medical services and programs are offered. http://www.hawaii.edu/shs/

University of Hawai'i Home page http://http://www.hawaii.edu/ All information for students covering how to apply, academic calendar, financial aid, catalog, transfer credit search, new database, on-campus activities, housing (dorms), parking, etc.

University of Hawai'i Library Hamilton and Sinclair Libraries are open to any individual who wishes to use materials inside the library buildings. Almost all materials are available on open shelves for self- retrieval. Selected materials are kept in protective storage and may not available to all library users, or may be available only for a fee to persons not affiliated with the University of Hawaii at Manoa. http://www. library.manoa.hawaii.edu/

Writing Center provides free services to equip students with appropriate writing skills so they can become better and more confident writers.http://www.english.hawaii.edu/writingcenter/

Professional Organizations

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics http://www.eatright.org This site is the home site for 70,000 nutrition professionals, mostly Registered Dietitians. It provides information about the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, its journal, dietetic registration process, dietetics education, member benefits and professional resources such as the evidence-based library.

Hawai'i Dietetic Association http://www.eatrighthawaii.org/ This site is represents Hawai'i's largest organization for nutrition professionals. Current happenings and job opportunities are listed.