Dietary Management(MDIET)

Fast Facts About the ProgramType: TechnicalDegree/Certificate: Marketable Skills Achievement AwardDuration: Two terms

Program InformationThe San Jacinto College dietary management program is approved by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP). The program includes two semesters of classroom instruction, and 150 hours of hands-on practice in nutrition and foodservice management. Upon completion of the program, students qualify to take the CDM, CFPP certification exam.

Certified dietary managers and certified food protection professionals (CDM, CFPPs) are nationally recognized experts at managing dietary operations. Many work in health care—nursing facilities, rehab facilities, senior living communities, or hospitals. Some also work in correctional facilities, schools, and the military. Others work for corporations.

Certified dietary managers are trained and qualified to manage menus, food purchasing, and food preparation; and to apply nutrition principles, document nutrition information, ensure food safety, manage work teams, and more.

Additional InformationStudents who successfully complete the two-term program will receive a certificate from San Jacinto College and may qualify to take the certification exam.

Student membership in the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) is encouraged, and professional membership is available after completion of the program.

Certified dietary managers and certified food protection professionals (CDM, CFPP) have passed a nationally recognized credentialing exam offered by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers. Continuing education is required to maintain these credentials.

For additional information, call the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals at 800.323.1908 or visit the website www.ANFPonline.org*Students entering the program should be employed in a food service position and have the approval and participation of a registered dietitian as preceptor who must directly supervise 25 of the 50 nutrition-related field experience hours and coordinate the entire 150 hours.

Career OpportunitiesStudents who attain a Marketable Skills Achievement Award pursue employment in:

• Retirement communities

• Long term care facilities

• Hospitals

• Correctional facilities

• Schools

• Military

Earning PotentialThe average full-time salary for a certified dietary manager is $45,423. *Source: ANFP’s 2010 Salary and Benefits Survey

An equal opportunity institution

For More InformationCall Center: 281-998-6150General Email: information@sjcd.edu

San Jacinto College Central8060 Spencer Hwy.Pasadena, Texas 77505Contact: 281-998-6150, ext. 1353

Revised 1/2015

Dietary Manager (MDIET)

Marketable Skills Achievement AwardFirst Term Credit

DITA 1400 Dietary Manager I ................................................................ 4 FDNS 1168 Practicum(or Field Experience)-Dietetics/

Dietitian (RD) .........................................................................................1 Subtotal 5

Second Term Credit

DITA 1401 Dietary Manager II ............................................................... 4 FDNS 1169 Practicum(or Field Experience)- Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) ......................................................................1 Subtotal 5

Marketable Skills Achievement Award Total 10

Note: For complete program descriptions, please refer to the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog online at www.sanjac.edu/catalog.

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