Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess changes in knowledge scores of dietetic students enrolled in a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) module about nutrition focused physical examination (NFPE). The module included live virtual classroom sessions, multi-media presentations, online discussion forums, and case studies. Students completed multiple-choice pre/postassessments and course evaluations. All 21 participants had significant increases in knowledge scores from a mean of 29.2 (SD = 4.47) at pretest to a mean of 39.4 (SD = 2.91) at posttest (p < .001). Student evaluations were positive. These findings support future larger controlled trials to assess use of CAI for NFPE training with dietetic students.