Dietetic Services Supervisor
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
This certificate prepares students to supervise food and nutrition departments in healthcare such as acute care, convalescent, skilled nursing, retirement homes, as well as schools, and other non-commercial foodservice operations. The curriculum focuses on the fundamentals of nutrition, modified diets, culinary arts, sanitation, and sound food service management practices. Students must complete all required core courses for a total of 23 units. All courses used to satisfy the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (RG 8750)
Additional Requirements
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Apply sanitation policies and practices at a non-commercial food service establishment.
- Assist with the evaluation of patients’/clients' nutritional needs and the provision of appropriate diets.
- Demonstrate institutional foodservice management and related professional cooking/food production, communications, and budgeting skills.