Nutrition/Dietetics

Certificates

CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
Nutrition and Foods, Dietetic Technician
Code #1524
The Nutrition and Foods, Dietetic Technician Certificate Program is designed for students who already have a bachelor's degree in dietetics and are seeking to meet the supervised practice hours (practicum hours) requirement. Upon completion of certificate requirement, students with a bachelor's degree in dietetics will also receive a Verification Statement and be eligible to take the National Registration Examination to become a Registered Dietetic technician.
Enrollment Eligibility:
To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:
  • Have access to the Internet
  • Have an e-mail account
  • Be familiar with word processing, PowerPoint, retrieving and attaching electronic documents and using the world wide web
  • Have self-discipline, motivation, and the ability to complete required assignments on schedule.
Enrollment Process:
Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:
  • Admission to the college
  • Contact CRC Dietetic Technician Program Counselor
  • Contact the appropriate NUTRI Professor for the establishment of the Agency Agreement(s)
Required Program Units
NUTRI 351 Community Nutrition Practicum
NUTRI 361 Medical Nutrition Therapy Practicum
NUTRI 380 Food Service Practicum
NUTRI 356 Preparation for a Career in Dietetics 1
Total Units Required 11
¹NUTRI 300 is a prerequisite for NUTRI 351
²NUTRI 300 is a prerequisite for NUTRI 361
³NUTRI 330 is a prerequisite for NUTRI 380
The program has 11 required units and 6 suggested elective units (total with suggested electives is 17 units). The suggested electives are:
NUTRI 350 Community Nutrition (2)
NUTRI 360 Medical Nutrition Therapy (2)
NUTRI 370 Food Service Management (2)
Although students in the certificate program may have previously taken equivalent courses, it is recommended that they take the elective courses as a review of the material while performing the practicum or supervised practice ours. It is also suggested for individuals who have taken the similar elective courses greater than 5 years ago. The suggested electives may not be necessary for individuals who have worked in the field during that time but have taken similar courses greater than 5 year ago.
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
Nutrition and Foods, Community Nutrition
Code #1553
Required Program Units
NUTRI 300 Nutrition 3
NUTRI 330/CAM 301 Food Theory and Preparation 4
NUTRI 310 Cultural Foods of the World
or CAM 302 Food and Culture in America 3
NUTRI 350 Community Nutrition 2
NUTRI 322 Nutrition Issues Throughout Life 3
Option:
PSYC 300 General Principles 3
Total Units Required 15
Total Units 18 with option
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