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Dietetic Technology Program Accreditation.

The Dietetic Technology Program has been accreditated by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312-899-0040 x5400.

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dietetic Technology

The Dietetic Technician is a trained food and nutrition professional who plays a key role in providing quality, cost-effective nutrition care and food service management. Graduates are prepared to work in partnership with a Registered Dietitian in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools, community health programs, food companies and wellness centers.

The curriculum is based on the CADE 2002 Eligibility Requirements and Accreditation Standards. The specialized curriculum consists of ten courses totaling 32 credits, plus completion of a Serv-Safe Sanitation Certificate course. The Fast-Track program allows students to complete the specialized courses in one year as a full-time student or two years as a part-time student. The program director can individualize plans for students with special concerns.

After successfully completing the graduation requirements for the AAS degree, the student will receive a Verification Statement and is eligible to write the Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians given by Commission on Dietetic Registrations (CDR). Successful completion of this exam allows you to use the credential, Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR).

Goals of the Normandale Community College Dietetic Technology program

1.   The program will prepare graduates who are qualified to succeed as entry level DTR's or
       to continue their education in a Baccalaureate Program in Dietetics or related field.

2.    The program will enroll qualified Dietetic Technician students who represent the cultural
        and demographic diversity of the college and community.

3. The program will promote professionalism and community service.

PROGRAM COSTS

Tuition: See current NCC schedule

Books: $400 to $500 per semester

Lab Coat, Misc.: Approximately $40.00

Student memberships ADA: $43.00 (recommended)

Attendance at meetings: $50 - $100

Application Process

1. Applicants new to Normandale will complete the Normandale Community College general application form and include $20 application fee, indicate "Dietetic Technology" as your preference.

2. Submit the completed Dietetic Technology Application to the Health Science Enrollment Manager, Betty Blazer. Completed applications for this "fast track" program will be accepted beginning October 1 through June 15 for the next year's class.

3. For more application details, see our Frequently Asked Questions.

The Dietetic Technology program offers the Specialized Career Program courses as a one-year curriculum. Students desiring to enter the program must have completed the Liberal Arts and Science requirement as listed below. Students desiring a part-time option should contact the Krista Jordheim faculty 952-487-8374.

Information Sessions

Health Science Information Sessions are offered every other week. Please contact admissions at 952-487-8201 or visit our website at www.normandale.edu/visit/ for additional information.

For an overview on this career regarding skills, abilities, knowledge, wages, benefits, and job outlook go to http://www.iseek.org/ Minnesota's gateway to career, education, employment and business information.

Curriculum

General Education Requirements 33-37 credits

BIOL 1102* Human Biology (4 credits)
CHEM 1020* Survey of Chemistry (not required if had one year of high school chemistry) (4 credits)
ENGC 1101* English Composition (4 credits)
CAPL 1100* Computer Applications (or petition) (3 credits)
PSYC 1110 General Psychology (4 credits)
SOC 1104 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
COMM 1111* Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
BUSN 2100* Human Relations and Effective Teams or BUSN 2200 Human Resource Management (3 credits)
Select at least 3 credits from MnTC Goal 6
HLTH 1107* Principles of Nutrition (3 credits)
ENGC 1102* Technical Writing (3 credits)

* Must be completed prior to beginning Year Two.

Year Two: To be taken at Normandale 32 credits (plus Sanitation)

Semester I (FALL)

DIET 1101 Introduction to Profession of Dietetics (Prereq: Admission to program) (2 credit)
DIET 1110 Life Cycle Nutrition (Prereq: Health 1107 or other Nutrition course) (3 credits)
DIET 1154 Clinical Nutrition Tools (Prereq: DIET 1110 or concurrent registration HLTH 1107) (4 credits)
DIET 1269 Food Systems Management (3 credits)
DIET 1271 Clinical Experience I - Food Service Management (Prereq: DIET 1269 or concurrent registration) (3 credits)
Serv-Safe Sanitation certificate course from Community Health Department 8-hour course
Semester II (SPRING)
DIET 2145 Experimental Foods (Prereq: HLTH 1107) (3 credits)
DIET 2259 Medical Nutrition Therapy (Prereq: DIET 1110, DIET 1154, HLTH 1107) (6 credits)
DIET 2261 Clinical Experience II - Medical Nutrition Therapy (Prereq: DIET 2259 or concurrent registration, HLTH 1107, DIET 1154) (4 credits)
DIET 2270 Community Nutrition: Political & Cultural Concerns (Prereq: DIET 1110, HLTH 1107) (2 credits)
Summer Session
DIET 2272 Clinical Experience III - Community Nutrition (Prereq: HLTH 1107, DIET 1154, DIET 1110, DIET 2259, DIET 2261, DIET 2270) (3-40 hour weeks to be completed in May and June) (3 credits)

For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.

View common course outline information.

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AAS - Dietetic Technology

Department Admin

Dean: Colleen Brickle, Dean of Health Sciences

Dean's Assistant: Linda Willaert

Dept Chair: Cynthia Carow-Schiebe

Mission Statement

The Normandale Community College Dietetic Technology Program provides classroom and experiential learning to prepare graduates to become competent dietetic practitioners in a variety of health care settings. The department is committed to providing lifelong learning and community service.