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Dietetic Technician
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A45310)

The Dietetic Technician Program prepares individuals to promote optimal health through proper nutrition by providing personalized services to meet client's needs, and ensure balanced diets.  Dietetic Technicians work under the supervision of a Registered Licensed Dietitian.

Course work includes content related to food, nutrition, communication and management.  The physical, biological, behavioral and social sciences support these areas.

Employment opportunities include childcare centers, hospitals, correctional centers, public health agencies, retirement centers, rehabilitation centers, hospices, clinics, nursing homes, home care programs or medical offices.

Course
Number
Course
Name
Class
Hours
Lab
Hours
Clinical
Hours
Work
Hours
Credit
Hours
First Semester          
DET 110 Dietetic Technician I 6 0 6   8
BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology 4 2 0 5
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
Second Semester
DET 120 Dietetic Technician III 6 0 9 9
CHM 130 & 130A Gen. Org. & Biochemistry/Lab 3 2 0 4
DET 115 Dietetic Technician II 2 0 0 2
MAT 110+ Math 101 3 0 0 3
Third Semester
DET 210 Dietetic Technician IV 6 0 0 9
BIO 275 Microbiology 3 3 0 4
PSY 241 Developmental Psy. 3 0 0 3
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting 3 0 0 3
Fourth Semester
DET 220 Dietetic Technician V 6 0 12 10
COE 111 Co-op Work Exp. I 10 1
DET 225 Dietetic Technician VI 2 0 0 2
Humanities 3 0 0 3
Total Semester Hours Credit:  72

 

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