Associate Degree in Dietetic Technicians at Camden County College |
Camden County College
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Camden County College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus with 14,741 students in Blackwood, NJ.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Camden County College
Associate degree
Dietetic Technicians
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Dietetic Technicians work in many interesting places, such as hospitals, long-term care/assisted living facilities, health clubs, community programs, food companies, research labs, and restaurants. They assist dietitians/nutritionists and other health professionals in a variety of ways, such as teaching and counseling people about proper nutrition, planning menus, preparing budgets, purchasing foods and supplies, and maintaining food safety and sanitation.
Program Goals
To provide a concentration of course work appropriate for dietetic technician students.
To apply age, culture, economics and education considerations in assessing nutritional needs in diverse populations in today’s society.
To demonstrate self-direction and leadership in the dietetic profession.
To engage students in ethical business practices in all areas of the profession.
To prepare students to successfully pass the national registration exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to earn credentials of DTR.
To provide students a foundation to obtain entry-level positions as dietetic technicians in clinical nutrition therapy, community nutrition programs, community nutrition programs and/or food service management.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:
1. Translate subjective and objective data to determine a client’s nutrient needs.
2. Formulate patient goals based on individual needs of clients and established interventions for disease states.
3. Identify and remediate safety hazards.
4. Plan and deliver nutrition for clients across the lifespan and from various thnic and cultural backgrounds.
5. Apply food production skills in regards to nutrient retention,cost consideration and customer acceptance.
6. Document all components of the nutrition care process.
7. Apply concepts of basic science and mathematics to nutritional care concepts.
Employment Opportunities
Dietetic Technician Registered
Dietetic/Nutrition Counselor
Certified Dietary Manager
Food Service Director
Food Production Manager
Dietary Supervisor
Public Health Educator
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