Dietetic Technicians - Camden County College

Dietetic Technicians from Camden County College is a Campus Associate Dietetics degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Dietetic Technicians work in many interesting places, such as hospitals, long-term care/assisted living facilities, health clubs, community programs, food companies, research labs, and restaurants. They assist dietitians/nutritionists and other health professionals in a variety of ways, such as teaching and counseling people about proper nutrition, planning menus, preparing budgets, purchasing foods and supplies, and maintaining food safety and sanitation. Program Goals To provide a concentration of course work appropriate for dietetic technician students. To apply age, culture, economics and education considerations in assessing nutritional needs in diverse populations in today's society. To demonstrate self-direction and leadership in the dietetic profession. To engage students in ethical business practices in all areas of the profession. To prepare students to successfully pass the national registration exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to earn credentials of DTR. To provide students a foundation to obtain entry-level positions as dietetic technicians in clinical nutrition therapy, community nutrition programs, community nutrition programs and/or food service management. Program Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to: 1. Translate subjective and objective data to determine a client's nutrient needs. 2. Formulate patient goals based on individual needs of clients and established interventions for disease states. 3. Identify and remediate safety hazards. 4. Plan and deliver nutrition for clients across the lifespan and from various thnic and cultural backgrounds. 5. Apply food production skills in regards to nutrient retention,cost consideration and customer acceptance. 6. Document all components of the nutrition care process. 7. Apply concepts of basic science and mathematics to nutritional care concepts. Employment Opportunities Dietetic Technician Registered Dietetic/Nutrition Counselor Certified Dietary Manager Food Service Director Food Production Manager Dietary Supervisor Public Health Educator View more details on Camden County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dietetics courses.