Nutrition and Dietetics
The Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Program is part of the School of Allied Health in the Consumer and Health Sciences Division at Orange Coast College. Students completing this program are prepared to join the dietetics team and participate in the nutrition care process for clients and patients that may be in the following settings: acute care, long term care, rehabilitation hospitals, and community agencies that provide education in nutrition.
Completion of the required courses, along with the Associate Degree program at Orange Coast College qualifies the student to sit for the Commission of Dietetics Registration national exam for the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) level.
Department Contact Information
Beth Blake, MPH, RDN
Associate Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics
Program Director
eblake@occ.cccd.edu
Verna Grace, MS, RDN
Instructor, Nutrition and Dietetics
vgrace@occ.cccd.edu
- Dietetic Service Supervisor/Certified Dietary Manager, Certificate of Achievement
- Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Associate in Science Degree
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T)
- Nutrition and Fitness Education, Certificate of Achievement
- Nutrition Education, Associate in Science Degree
- Nutrition Education, Certificate of Achievement
Credit Courses
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Exploration of the fields of Dietetics and Food Science/Culinology, including trends, future projections and employment opportunities. Guest speakers and field trips to nutrition services in health care and community agencies and food manufacturing plants are included. Same as Food and Nutrition A100. Students completing Nutrition Care A100 may not receive credit for Food and Nutrition A100.
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Importance and scope of providing food and nutrition services in health care or community facilities to include clinical experience. Team concept approach and public relations will be emphasized. Students will be required to follow dress standards set by the facility in which they are working. TB clearance required. Lecture, Lab.
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Nutrition education principles and techniques for individual, family, and small group instruction in normal and preventive nutrition care. Consideration is given to community and cultural influences on nutrition.
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Supervised clinical practice in community agencies and schools dealing with nutritional aspects of dietary evaluation, nutrition education and counseling. Students will be required to follow dress standards set by the facility.
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Advanced application of knowledge and skills related to food service management and the nutrition care process in preparation for entry-level practice as dietetic technicians in health care facilities.
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Supervised practice in food service management and nutrition care in acute medical care facility. Rotation through the various job responsibilities of the dietetic technician. Students will be required to follow dress standards set by the facility.