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    This document provides information about the examination process for overseas educated dietitians seeking recognition in Australia. It describes the format of the examination which includes a 3 hour written case study examination and a 45 minute oral examination. The written examination involves responding to 3 case studies, one from each of the clinical, food service, and community categories. Candidates are assessed on their ability to assess the situation, set goals and priorities, develop an implementation plan, and plan an evaluation for each case study. Examiners use a standardized marking grid to evaluate candidates.

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    EXAMINATION IN DIETETICS FOR OVERSEAS EDUCATED DIETITIANS

    EXAMINATION FORMAT The examination in dietetics includes A three hour written case studies examination and A 45 minute oral examination. Written Case Studies Examination Information This part of the examination is designed to allow candidates to demonstrate their skills in dietetic needs assessment, goal and priority setting, and implementation and evaluation planning. It requires response in writing to three written case studies in three hours. Candidates must choose three case studies from the six case studies offered - one from each of three pairs of case studies. The case study pairs address either clinical, food service or community-based problems. Each case study has several questions, each of which should be answered in detail. Responses should be written in the examination books provided, with answers to each question clearly marked and separated. The examination is a closed book examination and candidates are not permitted to take reading or reference materials in the examination room. On-shore venues: Calculators will be provided at the examination site. Off-shore venues: Candidates will provide their own calculators that meet the regulations provided by the exam clearing house. Resource Kit: A resource kit is provided with each written examination to assist with the management of the case studies. The resource kit includes reference guides or charts that may be useful for the management of the specific cases and may change for each exam. Some examples of the types of documents that may be included in the resource kit are: 1. Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand. 2. CDC Growth charts. 3. Formulae for calculating Energy and protein Requirements.

    The written examination is structured as follows: The supervisor will announce the start of the examination. The supervisor will remind candidates when there is half an hour, then five minutes before the end of the examination.

    At the end of three hours all writing must cease and the supervisor will collect all examination material. Candidates are not allowed to leave the room during the examination unless accompanied by a supervisor or until all examination material is collected. Preparing for the Written Examination: It is suggested that all dietitians, even those who have been practising regularly in their own country, should undertake some study and revision before they sit the exam. It is important to familiarise yourselves with dietetic practice in Australia and in particular Australian foods and culture. A range of Exam Preparation Resources that may be useful in preparation for sitting the examinations for the three main areas of dietetic practice (clinical nutrition, food service and community/public health nutrition) are available at www.daa.asn.au > Universities & Recognition of Qualifications > Recognition of Dietetic Qualifications > Overseas educated dietitians examination stage > Preparing for the exam. Candidates should be confident that they can demonstrate the National Competency Standards for Entry Level Dietitians in Australia (www.daa.asn.au > Universities & Recognition of Qualifications > Recognition of Dietetic Qualifications > Overseas educated dietitians examination stage > Preparing for the exam >National Competency Standards). The Competency Standards are statements that describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for successful performance as a dietitian in Australia which are set at a level of acceptable performance for an entry level dietitian. Accredited tertiary dietetic programs at Australian universities and the Professional Exam for the Recognition of Overseas Educated Dietitians are based on these Standards.

    Assessment of Written Examination Case Studies: The written case studies are independently assessed by two appropriately qualified Accredited Practising Dietitians who have relevant experience in the content area of the examination and have experience in assessing dietetic students as per the Dietetic Skills Recognition Examiners Terms of Reference. In order to standardise the marking process each examiner is provided with a marking grid (see below) to assess the candidates performance in each of the three case studies for the four main management components of dietetic practice. The examiner will also include specific comments about the candidates performance. These comments are communicated to the candidate by the Registrar in a letter together with the examination result.

    Sample Case Studies: Three sample case studies (clinical, community and food service management), complete with suggested responses, can be found at www.daa.asn.au > Universities & Recognition of Qualifications > Recognition of Dietetic Qualifications > Overseas educated dietitians examination stage > Examination details and sample questions. These sample case studies provide you with an idea of the format in which the written examination questions are presented and a suggested response. The case studies are based on current dietetic practice and there is often some flexibility in the responses. The sample answer is included as a guide. The case studies in the examination have all been tested on new Australian graduates to ensure that they are at entry-level and represent typical cases that dietitians in Australia manage. Tips: Make sure you read the question well and think about what is being asked. If you are unclear about the question please document what you think is being asked and then include your response. Please remember that the examiner cannot read your mind. Please write clearly and concisely and you may use point form where appropriate. You should also keep track of the time and divide your time evenly across all three case studies. That is, allowing approximately one hour for each case study.

    DIETITIANS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA EXAMINATION IN DIETETICS FOR OVERSEAS TRAINED DIETITIANS WRITTEN EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT FORM Candidate: __________________________ Date: _______________ Examiner: _____________________________ Each examiner should complete an assessment form for each candidate. The examination paper includes 6 questions, 2 each addressing clinical, community and food service areas. The candidate must choose to complete 3 questions, one from each area. Each question has a part or parts that address assessment, goal and priority setting, implementation planning and evaluation planning. The candidate must obtain ADEQUATE grades for at least 2 out of 3 questions for each category (assessment, goal and priority setting, implementation plan, evaluation plan) and also obtain at least 3 out of 4 for each of the three question types (clinical, food service and community ) to pass the examination.

    Marking Grid
    Category Clinical question Food service question Community question Overall Category Assessment

    Assessment Goal and priority setting Implementation plan Evaluation plan Overall Question Assessment

    PASS/FAIL

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