Description
Dietetic technicians are trained in food preparation and nutrition and are an integral part of health care and food service management teams. They promote optimal health through proper nutrition by providing personalized services to meet clients’ nutritional needs, and are trained to supervise people who prepare and serve food.
Dietetic technicians work independently or in teams with registered dietitians in a variety of employment settings, including hospitals, nursing care centers, retirement centers, schools, food companies, and community health programs.
Program graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree that includes 472 hours of directed practice and practicums. Students are also required to complete an additional 31 hours of professional meetings, food shows, and wellness and program support activities.
Dietetic technicians work independently or in teams with registered dietitians in a variety of employment settings, including hospitals, nursing care centers, retirement centers, schools, food companies, and community health programs.
Program graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree that includes 472 hours of directed practice and practicums. Students are also required to complete an additional 31 hours of professional meetings, food shows, and wellness and program support activities.
Related Programs
Program Code
DT.AAS
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside, Plaza Suite 2000, Chicago IL 60606. Website www.eatrightacend.org/ACEND. Phone (312) 899-0040, extension 5400.
Credentialing: Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Exam for Dietetic Technicians' national exam to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered.
Credentialing: Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Exam for Dietetic Technicians' national exam to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered.
Benefits
Employment Options
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Counsel clients and families on specific diets and design specialized meal plans
- Document client care
- Develop, implement, and review nutrition care plans
- Develop recipes and design menus
- Ensure quality and safety of food service
- Monitor budget and inventory
- Monitor food quality and meal acceptance
- Participate in assessing client’s nutritional status
- Supervise food production
- Teach nutrition classes
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Dietetic Technician
- Dietetic Technician, Registered (after successful completion of registration exam)
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$35,000 annually
Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, growth in employment of dietetic practitioners is expected to grow due to increased emphasis on disease prevention, a growing and aging population, and a public interest in nutrition.
Education Options
Strong Transfer History
- University of Cincinnati
Representative Co-Op/Clinical/Intern Sites
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
- Cincinnati Public Schools
- Bayley Place
- Daniel Drake Center Center for Post Acute Care
- Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- Llanfair Retirement Community
- Mercy Hospital—West
- Miami Valley Schools
- Milford Exempted Village
- Mother Margaret Hall (Sisters of Charity)
- Mount Pleasant Retirement Village
- Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community
- Shriners Burn Institute
- St. Elizabeth's Weight Management Center
- Sycamore School District
- Twin Towers
Co-op Salary Projections
Program includes unpaid clincial practice
Curriculum
Effective 2019-2020 academic year
Dietetic Technology (DT)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 151 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 ( G) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| DT 110 | Community Nutrition ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| CUL 115 | Food Service Sanitation ( B) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DT 120 | Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DT 190 | Dietetic Professional Practices ( B) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| BIO 152 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 ( B) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| DT 115 | Cooking for a Healthy Lifestyle ( T) | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| DT 125 | Nutrition Through the Lifecycle ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DT 130 | Nutrition Assessment ( T) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| DT 180 | Dietetic Directed Practice: Health Care 1 ( T) | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MAT 1XX Mathematics Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| DT 205 | Quantity Food Production ( T) | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| DT 211 | Food Service Management 1 ( T) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| DT 221 | Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DT 280 | Dietetic Directed Practice: Food Service ( T) | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| DT 283 | Dietetic Directed Practice: Health Care 2 ( T) | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| DT 285 | Dietetic Directed Practice: Health Care 3 ( T) | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| HRM 110 | Food and Beverage Cost Control ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| CHE 110 | Fundamentals of Chemistry ( B) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| DT 212 | Food Service Management 2 ( T) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| DT 222 | Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DT 287 | Dietetic Practicum: Food Service ( T) | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| DT 289 | Dietetic Practicum: Clinical ( T) | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| DT 290 | Dietetic Competencies ( T) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total Credits: | 49 | 59 | 66 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Survival Skills | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies | 2 |
| FYE 110 | Community College Experience | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| MAT 111 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
| MAT 151 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | ||
| Any PSY, SOC | 3 | |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Contacts
| Program Chair | ||
Candice Jones, M.Ed., RD, LD, CDE |
(513) 569-1479 | |
