Dietetic Internship Handbook 
                       2022-2023 
                              
                                                
       Table of Contents 
       INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 1 
        Welcome To Samford University! ............................................................................................................. 1 
        Purpose of this Handbook......................................................................................................................... 2 
       SAMFORD UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................................................. 3 
         Mission .................................................................................................................................................. 3 
         Core Values ........................................................................................................................................... 3 
        Introduction to The School of Public Health ............................................................................................. 3 
        Introduction to the Nutrition and Dietetics Department ......................................................................... 3 
         Dietetic Internship Faculty .................................................................................................................... 4 
       DIETETIC INTERNSHIP .................................................................................................................................... 5 
        Program Overview .................................................................................................................................... 5 
        Accreditation Status .................................................................................................................................. 5 
        Mission ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 
        Program Goals ........................................................................................................................................... 5 
        Graduate Coursework ............................................................................................................................... 6 
        Location: Local and Distance..................................................................................................................... 7 
        Admissions ................................................................................................................................................ 7 
         Admissions Requirements..................................................................................................................... 7 
         Academic and Work Experience Requirements .................................................................................... 8 
         Admissions Process ............................................................................................................................... 8 
         Financial Information .......................................................................................................................... 10 
        Acceptance .............................................................................................................................................. 11 
         Health Accountability .......................................................................................................................... 11 
         Health Insurance ................................................................................................................................. 11 
         Professional Liability Insurance ........................................................................................................... 11 
         Substance Use and Background Check ............................................................................................... 12 
         Valid Driver’s License and Car Insurance ............................................................................................ 14 
        Academic Information ............................................................................................................................ 15 
         Dietetic Internship Curriculum ............................................................................................................ 15 
         Competencies ..................................................................................................................................... 15 
         Didactic Courses .................................................................................................................................. 18 
         Rotation Experiences .......................................................................................................................... 18 
         Grading Policies (Assessment of Intern Learning) .............................................................................. 19 
         Academic and Rotation Integrity ........................................................................................................ 20 
         On Campus Events .............................................................................................................................. 20 
         Seminars .............................................................................................................................................. 20 
         Professional Growth and Volunteer Activities: ................................................................................... 20 
         Prior Assessed Learning (PAL) ............................................................................................................. 21 
        Samford University Responsibilities to Interns and Facilities ................................................................. 21 
         Service Animals in Rotations ............................................................................................................... 21 
        Facilities And Preceptors Responsibilities ............................................................................................... 21 
        Intern Responsibilities............................................................................................................................. 21 
         Attendance .......................................................................................................................................... 21 
         Absences ............................................................................................................................................. 22 
         Personal/Sick Days .............................................................................................................................. 22 
         Tardiness ............................................................................................................................................. 22 
         Illness, Accident, Injury ....................................................................................................................... 23 
        Attire/Dress Code ................................................................................................................................... 23 
        Professionalism ....................................................................................................................................... 24 
         Attitude ............................................................................................................................................... 24 
         Preparedness ...................................................................................................................................... 24 
         Scope of Practice ................................................................................................................................. 24 
        Concerns and Withdrawals ..................................................................................................................... 25 
         Handling Complaints from Interns ...................................................................................................... 25 
         Handling Complaints from Preceptors ................................................................................................ 25 
         Remediation ........................................................................................................................................ 25 
         Withdrawal.......................................................................................................................................... 26 
         Leave of Absence ................................................................................................................................ 26 
         Reinstatement ..................................................................................................................................... 26 
        Completion Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 26 
         Maximum Time for Internship Completion ........................................................................................ 27 
         Completion of the Internship and Verification Statement ................................................................. 27 
         Registration / RDN Credentialing ........................................................................................................ 27 
         State Licensure .................................................................................................................................... 27 
       SAMFORD INFORMATION AND RESOURCES .............................................................................................. 28 
        Technology and Management Systems .................................................................................................. 28 
         Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements .............................................................................. 28 
         Technology Resources ........................................................................................................................ 29 
         Computing Laboratories ..................................................................................................................... 29 
         Wireless Network Access .................................................................................................................... 29 
         Canvas ................................................................................................................................................. 29 
         eValue ................................................................................................................................................. 29 
         Security ............................................................................................................................................... 30 
        University and Campus Services ............................................................................................................. 30 
         Communication Resource Center ....................................................................................................... 30 
         Counseling Services ............................................................................................................................. 30 
         Library Services ................................................................................................................................... 30 
         Dietetics Program Resources .............................................................................................................. 30 
         Career Development Center (CDC) ..................................................................................................... 30 
         University Health Services .................................................................................................................. 31 
         Campus Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 31 
        University Policies and Requirements .................................................................................................... 31 
         Emergency Readiness ......................................................................................................................... 31 
         Americans with Disabilities Act ........................................................................................................... 31 
         Title IX ................................................................................................................................................. 31 
         Student Bereavement Policy ............................................................................................................... 32 
         Inclement Weather ............................................................................................................................. 32 
         Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ............................................................................ 32 
         Equal Opportunity ............................................................................................................................... 32 
         Insurance Coverage ............................................................................................................................. 32 
       APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................................ 33 
        Appendix 1 - Samford University Dietetic Internship Ethical Behavior .................................................. 33 
        Appendix 2 - Samford University Dietetic Internship Prior Assessed Learning ...................................... 35 
        Appendix 3 - Samford University Dietetic Internship Precepting Facilities and Organizations .............. 37 
        Appendix 4 - Samford University Dietetic Internship Precepting Facilities and Organizations for 
        Distance-Supervised Practice Rotations ................................................................................................. 38 
        Appendix 5 - Samford University Dietetic Internship Student or Facility Complaints ............................ 39 
        Appendix 6 - Academic Integrity Policy for Graduate and Professional Students .................................. 40