What classes would I take?
The classes include basic nutrition, class work and field experience working with clients on nutritionally modified diets, safety and sanitation applied to food service, food production class work, field experience and basic management techniques.
Dietary Manager Requirements - complete 16.00 units
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DIET 50 | Sanitation & Safety | 2.00 |
| DIET 52 | Management Training Techniques | 3.00 |
| DIET 55 | Food Production Management | 2.00 |
| DIET 176 | Applied Nutrition Therapy | 3.00 |
| DIET 176L | Applied Nutrition Therapy Lab | 1.00 |
| FDNT 10 | Elementary Nutrition | 3.00 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 1.00 units from the following:
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DIET 70 | Introduction to Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Service | 1.00 |
| FDNT 70 | Introduction to Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Service | 1.00 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 1.00 units from the following:
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WEOC 99i | Internship Occupational Work Experience | 0.50-8.00 |
| DIET 106.1 | Supervised Field Experience for Dietetic Technician 1 | 4.50 |
| DIET 106.2 | Supervised Field Experience for Dietetic Technician 2 | 4.50 |
You can also review the recommended course sequence HERE.
What Credentials can I earn?
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn a Certificate of Achievement and be prepared to apply for the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) Credentialing Exam and professional membership in Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals.
Is this an approved program?
Yes! The program is accredited by the Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals and courses are part of the Associate of Science degree in Dietetic Technology. Graduates are eligible to take a national credentialing exam to become a Certified Dietary Manager/Certified Food Protection Professional.
The program is also approved by the California Department of Public Health.
Testimonials
"My favorite learning experience was presenting nutrition in elementary schools.”
“What drew me to this program was the passion for helping people change their life through nutrition and the advancement opportunities at my job."
