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Dietetic Technology - AAS
degree
DTT.AAS
Career Description:
Dietetic Technicians work in many interesting places,
such as hospitals, long-term care/assisted living facilities,
health clubs, community programs, food companies, research
labs and restaurants. They assist dietitians/nutritionists
and other health professionals in a variety of ways, such
as teaching and counseling people about proper nutrition,
planning menus, preparing budgets, purchasing foods and supplies
and maintaining food safety and sanitation.
Degree earned: Associate
in Applied Science
Program
Information:
Graduates
are prepared to take the Registration Examination for Dietetic
Technicians of the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic
Education of the American Dietetic Association and the Certified
Dietary Managers examination.
Program
graduates will successfully be able to:
- Translate
subjective and objective data to determine a client's nutrient
needs.
- Formulate
patient goals based on individual needs of client and established
interventions for disease states.
- Calculate
meal patterns for clients based on estimated nutrient needs
and establish goals.
- Document
all components of the Nutrition Care Process.
- Plan
and deliver appropriate nutrition education for clients
across the lifespan from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Identify
potential food safety hazards.
- Demonstrate
food production skills in regards to nutrient retention,
cost considerations and customer acceptance.
- Evaluate
job market for change and opportunities.
- Apply
the professions POSITION PAPERS in the appropriate manner
when presented with a relevant situation or topic.
- Incorporate
CODE of ETHICS into professional practice
Program
Goals:
- To
provide an affordable entry-level dietetic education to
all students enrolled in program.
- To
provide general education and technical experience to adequately
prepare students for entry level employment in the areas
of food and nutrition.
- To
develop student competence to practice as entry-level technicians
in nutrition care or food service management.
- To
provide a foundation for student transfer to a four-year
dietetics, food and nutrition and/or food service management
program as a means of establishing an education ladder for
all graduates of the dietetic program.
- To
encourage an ongoing commitment to health and wellness promotion
in the community.
- To
foster attitudes and behaviors consistent with ethical,
professional practice.
Program
Curriculum
College
Student Handbook
Program
Student Handbook
Special
Admissions Requirements:
- High
School Preparatory Diploma or equivalent
- Placement
into college level English and math
- An
interview with the Clinical Director is highly recommended
- 450
hours of supervised field experience is required prior to
graduation
- Students
are required to purchase lab coats for field experiences,
maintain student health insurance and provide reliable transportation
to field sites. Some field sites may require a criminal
background check.
Applying
to Program:
Step 1
Complete an application and return it to the Records and Registration Office.
Step 2
Take the College Placement Test
The test is required for degree seeking students before registering
for classes. If you have attended another college and have
taken college level English and Math and received a grade
of "C" or above, at an accredited college you do
not need to take the placement test. Please submit to the
Records and Registration office an official transcript from
every college you have listed on the application. Many questions
you have may be answered by viewing the virtual New Student
Orientation presentation on the college webpage.
This link will also guide you to important information about
college resources.
Step 3
Schedule an Academic Advising appointment
Please call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4359 to schedule an appointment.
Prior to your appointment please review the days and hours
you would like to attend classes. You may also want to write
down any questions you have. This time has been reserved for
you, it is important that you arrive at the assigned date
and time.
Step 4
Meet with Program Director
Your advising appointment is arranged for you to:
1. Discuss your placement results with Program Director or
bring with you an unofficial copy of your transcripts.
2. Discuss the requirements of your major.
3. Assist with proper course selection.
You will also receive your welcome packet with instructions
about Student Support Services, establishing a Web Advisor
account and college email service.
Step 5
Payment of courses
The Business Office will inform you of your payment schedule.
You may pay for your courses by check, money order, credit
card or you can apply your financial aid award.
Accreditation:
This program is accredited by:
The Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education
120 South Riverside Plaza Suite 200
Chicago, Ill 60606-6995
Phone: 1-800-877-1600
Program Director
Marsha V. Patrick, MS, RD
E-Mail: mpatrick@camdencc.edu
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