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Dietetic Technician

Program #103131

Associate Degree of Applied Science

The Dietetic Technician program prepares students to function as members of the health care team in community nutrition, nutritional care and/or food service management. The program emphasizes the relationship of foods and nutrition to health. Successful students are able to communicate information, follow procedures, adhere to standards, organize work schedules, be wise decision makers, are emotionally stable and are able to handle difficult situations. They should have an interest and should be willing to learn and keep abreast of the current literature and technology in food, nutrition and health. Students enrolled in the program have an opportunity to apply their knowledge in practical experiences for a total of 571 hours. They are affiliated in health care facilities such as hospitals or long term care facilities and community settings such as WIC Clinics (Women, Infants and Children).

Classes in Dietetic Technician

last updated: 07:03:56 AM Nov 21 2008

Following is a list of potential classes in the Dietetic Technician program. A list of program and graduation requirements (PDF) is available on the Dietetic Technician information page.

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