Dietetics Awareness Days

To be hosted by the University of Chester Division of Allied Health at the Wheeler building;

University of Chester, Castle Drive, Chester, CH1 1SL

	Introduction
9.30am	Welcome and introduction
	Plenary
9.35am	Student Training at the University of Chester
9.55am	The Role of a Dietitian
10.10am	Life as a newly qualified dietitian
10.25am	Coffee break
10.40 – 11.55am Dietetic Speciality Sessions Hear from specialist dietitians from practice and the University in interactive engaging sessions. Previous topics have included Diabetes, Enteral Tube feeding and Primary Care
12.00pm	Lunch
1.00 – 2.50pm Nutritional Assessment & Public Health You will observe how a dietitian will, and have a go at, assess nutritional status and use information to define a dietetic problem. This is an opportunity to first hand experience of the tasks a dietitian would undertake in different environments, such as Clinical dietetics and Public Health. This is a great opportunity to sample different roles a dietitian may do once qualified.
2.55pm	Summary of session and any further questions
3.00pm	Close

How to get there

Access is via main Wheeler Building reception, located in the centre of Chester on Castle Drive by the River Dee. It is accessible via the M53, A55, A483, A51 and A41, and public transport from the city centre.

Cycling

There are cycle shelters at Queen’s Park which are marked with a yellow circle and the letter C on University location maps.

Public Transport

Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk from Wheeler and the Arriva 1 and 11 run frequent services that stop within a short walking distance. The Arrowebrook Coaches 26 also stops nearby. Parking is not available for students at Wheeler, however, all three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to the site.

Parking

For alternative car parks, including the nearby Little Roodee, see the Cheshire West and Chester Council website.