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 1 10-11 weeks in-patient
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One to two sites. Must cover |
Registered Dietitian required |
Acute care hospital, long-term care. |
Clinical Nutrition 2 4-5 weeks outpatient |
One site |
Registered Dietitian required |
Clinic, private practice, dialysis center, bariatric center, outpatient health counseling |
Choice Week - 1 week |
One site – can be a repeat at a previous site |
Appropriate qualified professional |
Sports team, wellness center, private practice, eating disorder clinic, communication such as an online magazine or journal |