The Dietetic Internship program includes 1000 hours of supervised practice.
The following rotations are required:
UW-Stout Distance Internship
Core Rotations
| Rotation - Required | Requirements | Preceptor Requirements | Site Locations |
Foodservice Management – 5 weeks | One to two sites, each must serve a minimum of 60 meals per day. | Foodservice director, Certified culinary professional, Certified dietary manager DTRN | Acute care, Hospitals, long-term care School foodservice (private, public, college) |
| Community Nutrition – 7 weeks | Minimum two sites may have up to three. One must be WIC, and one must be with older adults, such as senior meals. | RDN preferred but not required. Registered Nurse, certified health educator, appropriately degreed professional | Community-based centers, senior centers, Area Agencies on Aging, Extension, WIC, public health agencies, SNAP.
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Clinical Nutrition inpatient 9 weeks
| One to two sites.
| Registered Dietitian required | Must cover acute care hospital, and long-term care. |
Clinical Nutrition outpatient 4-5 weeks | One site | Registered Dietitian required | Clinic, private practice, dialysis center, bariatric center, outpatient health counseling |
Choice Week - 1 week | Repeat at a previous site to enhance skills | Appropriate qualified professional |