Dietetic Service Supervisor - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1320
This program is a state-approved program meeting federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) and Title 22 requirements of the California State Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Certification Regulation for food service supervisors in general acute care hospitals, acute psychiatric hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation and convalescent hospitals, and intermediate care facilities. In addition, this program is approved by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP), which administers the credentialing exam for the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Synthesize the theory and principle of clinical nutrition care.
- Manage a healthcare kitchen to industry standards.
- Develop and conduct a nutrition presentation within a community agency.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| NUTR 20 | Nutrition and Life | 3 |
| NUTR 21 | Food Selection and Meal Preparation | 4 |
| NUTR 24 | Sanitation, Safety and Equipment | 3 |
| NUTR 25 | Intro to Food Service/Work Organizations | 3 |
| NUTR 28 | Food Production Management | 3 |
| NUTR 31 | Menu Planning and Food Purchasing | 3 |
| NUTR 32 | Therapeutic Diets | 3 |
| NUTR 227 | Supervision and Training Techniques | 3 |
| NUTR 230A | Clinical Field Experience I | 2.5 |
| NUTR 230B | Clinical Field Experience I | 2.5 |
| Required Subtotal | 30 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.
RECOMMENDED for the Natural Sciences Requirement: BIO 60 Human Biology (preferred), BIO 2 General Microbiology, PHYSI 1 Human Physiology, ANAT 1 Human Anatomy, or any CHEM.
RECOMMENDED for the Proficiency in Mathematics: It is recommended that the student complete this proficiency prior to enrollment in NUTR 28 Food Production Management and NUTR 32 Therapeutic Diets by presenting a passing score on the placement test or successful completion of a mathematics course at the level of elementary algebra (MATH 110 First Course in Algebra) or higher.
RECOMMENDED for the Social Sciences Requirement: SOCIO 1 Introduction to Sociology or PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology