Dietetic Service Supervisor/Certified Dietary Manager, Certificate of Achievement
Financial Aid Eligible
Banner Code: 1_CN_FNDS
Control Number: 04015
Dietary Service Supervisors/Certified Dietary Managers plan and supervise employees in Food and Nutrition services at a health care facility. Responsibilities include assisting the dietitian with patient care activities, coordinating work of food production personnel, and ensuring safe and nutritionally adequate food for patients and residents.
Program Outcomes
- The program will prepare students for successful employment as entry-level Food and Nutrition managers to meet the needs of healthcare facilities and other employers.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
The Certificate of Achievement is a state-approved career program that requires a minimum of eight units and is designed to prepare the graduate to enter a particular field of employment. In order to be awarded a certificate, students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all program-required courses. Grades of “CR” or “P” will be accepted whereas “CR” or “P” meets the equivalency of a “C” or better. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the certificate must be completed at OCC at the department’s discretion. Certificates of Achievement are not automatically awarded. A petition must be filed in Enrollment Services or online at the beginning of the semester in which the student will be completing their final requirements. The petitioning periods are listed in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Check with a counselor to determine the requirements for completion.
A list of certificate programs can be found in the Programs A-Z section of this catalog.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FN A170 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FSM A150 | Fundamentals of Food Preparation | 4 |
| FSM A151 | Food Production Management | 2 |
| FSM A160 | Sanitation and Safety | 3 |
| FSM A250 | Menu Planning and Purchasing | 3 |
| FSM A260 | Supervision and Training Techniques | 3 |
| NC A175 | Health Care Field Experience | 4 |
| NC A180 | Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| Total Units | 25 | |
Upon successful completion of the certificate, student meets California Department of Health Licensing Requirements for Dietetic Service Supervisor.