Dietetic Technician - Delgado Community College

Dietetic Technician from Delgado Community College is a Campus Associate Dietetics degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. About the Program The Dietetic Technician is specially trained in the areas of food and nutrition. The Dietetic Technician, Registered is a trained professional who plays a key role in providing quality, cost-effective client care and foodservice management. Dietetic Technicians work independently or in partnership with a registered dietitian in a variety of settings: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, research facilities, schools, community health programs, food companies, and wellness centers. Program Mission The Dietetic Technician Program is committed to providing comprehensive learning-centered experiences that enable students to become caring and responsible practitioners who are competent and ethical in the provision of dietetic services. Program Goals The program will prepare graduates to be competent entry-level dietetic technicians . Through encouragement, motivation, and support, program faculty will increase the number of students who complete their dietetics program of study. The program will prepare and encourage students who seek an advanced degree in Dietetics. Program Outcome Measures Graduates achieve over a 5-year period a pass rate of at least 80% on the DTR exam. Within 12 months of completing the program, at least 80% of graduates seeking employment will be employed in an entry-level Dietetics position. At least 60% of employers responding to a survey will indicate satisfaction with the preparation of the graduate as an entry-level dietetic technician. Students achieve a satisfactory rating for all the entry-level competencies. At least 50% of the students will graduate within 2 years of initial enrollment in Dietetics courses. Students indicate on surveys satisfactory or better scores with respect to the support provided by faculty and/or preceptors. At least 50% of graduates who indicate a desire to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Dietetics have begun course work within one year of graduation. Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively. Students will demonstrate the ability to promote the consumption of foods that meet the nutritional needs of individuals and groups. Students will demonstrate the techniques and tools used for management of foodservice systems. View more details on Delgado Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dietetics courses.