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Dietetic Technician (Culinary Dietetic Option) (226A) |
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The Dietetic Technician program prepares students to function at the generalist level of dietetic care under the supervision of a registered dietitian. Typical duties include supervision of employees, menu planning, patient interviewing, diet instruction for routine modification, employee training, food purchasing and supervision of food production. The dietetic technician is an integral part of the health care team in an occupation offering both personal and financial rewards. This culinary/dietetics option will enable graduates to use culinary arts, nutrition and food service management skills in a variety of traditional and non-traditional job settings. Successful completion of this program qualifies graduates to take the national registration examination.
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Expected Job Growth: Stable |
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Starting or Average Salary: Starting: $35,000 - $40,000 |
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| Upon completion of the dietetic technician program, students may apply for membership in the American Dietetic Association. Graduates of this American Dietetic Association-approved program meet licensure requirements under Public Law 59A-4.100. Successful completion of the program qualifies graduates to take the national registration examination administered through the Commission of Dietetic Registration. Passing of this examination certifies candidates as Dietetic Technicians, Registered (D.T.R.).
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| This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for the American Dietetics Association.
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ENC 1101 English Composition I (3) |
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*Mathematics (3) |
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SPC 2600 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3) |
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*Humanities (3) |
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*Social and Behavioral Sciences (3) |
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Credit Hours: 15 |
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HUN 1201 Human Nutrition (3) |
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FSS 1202 Food Production I (3) |
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FSS 1221 Food Production II (3) |
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CGS 1060 Introductory Computer Concepts (3) |
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OR CGS 1570 Microcomputer Applications (3) |
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DIE 1204 Clinical Nutrition, Phase I (3) |
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FSS 2300 Supervision and Personnel Management (3) |
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DIE 1201 Clinical Nutrition, Phase II (3) |
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DIE 2270 Clinical Nutrition, Practicum I - Lab/Clinical (3) |
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EDF 1005 Introduction to Education (3) |
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FOS 1201 Sanitation and Safety Management (3) |
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BSC 2010C Principles of Biology I (4) |
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DIE 2271 Clinical Nutrition, Practicum II - Lab/Clinical (3) |
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HFT 1265 Restaurant Management (3) |
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FSS 2942 Culinary Management Internships I (3) |
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FSS 1240 American Regional Foods (3) |
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FSS 1120 Management of Food and Beverage Purchasing (3) |
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Credit Hours: 49 |
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Total Credit Hours: 64 |
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*Refer to General Education Requirements |
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*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements. |
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Note: You have two options in this program: the associate in science (A.S.) degree, which can prepare you for employment or transfer to a state university, and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree, which is intended primarily for students who want immediate employment after graduation. If you choose the A.S. degree you must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics. The A.A.S. degree requires MAT 1033 or higher. Please see an advisor to determine the option that is best for you. |
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Students enrolled in the food production courses are required to purchase a basic knife set and an approved chef's uniform and black non-skid shoes. Textbooks are required for a majority of courses.
Students must supply their own health and professional liability insurance coverage while enrolled in the program. The companies, who provide internship sites, require students to have health and professional liability insurance coverage while on their premises. |
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Application Procedures: |
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| After enrolling at Florida Community College and completing general testing and counseling, students must meet with the dietetic professor or program manager to initiate "The Steps For Successful Completion of Core Courses."
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| - Placement test scores must meet minimum requirements for English and mathematics, or remediation courses must be taken.
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| - Students cannot enroll in further dietetic technician core courses until remedial courses are completed.
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| - First semester students must complete core courses HUN 1201 and FSS 1202 with a C or higher.
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| - If presently enrolled in these courses, mid-term grades will be used and continuation in the program will be conditional upon earning a C or higher.
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| - Students must follow the dietetic technician program course sequence. Many core courses offered in sequence meet only once a year.
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| - By November 1, students will submit a completed application for successful continuation in the program courses to the Institute for the South office
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| - By November 1, students will submit a completed application for successful continuation in the program courses to the Institute for the South office
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Total Tuition and Fees: |
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Estimated tuition* is $3,700. Estimated cost of Books,Materials and Fees: $1,200. (*for Florida residents, as of 7/03)
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