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Dietary Management

Certificate of Proficiency

Career Program - 16 Semester Hours

Student Success Course: 1 hours
____ UACC 1001 College Success (if required) 1 credit hour
Technical Courses: 16 hours
____ DIET 1002 Food Safety and Sanitation 2 credit hours
____ *DIET 1011 Field Experience I 1 credit hour
____ DIET 1013 Managing Food Service Programs 3 credit hours
____ *DIET 1021 Field Experience II 1 credit hour
____ DIET 1023 Diet Therapy 3 credit hours
____ DIET 1031 Field Experience III 1 credit hour
____ DIET 1112 Food Services Administration 2 credit hours
____ NUTR 1503 Nutrition 3 credit hours

* Field Experience I and II may be waived for students having two years experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in institutional food service production. The waiver must be approved by the dietary management program administrator.

A student must maintain a grade of “C” or better in each of the required courses in the Dietary Management program to take the Certified Dietary Management Exam.

Students are encouraged to take UACC 1041 Study Skills their first semester to better equip them to make the transition from high school to college-level course work.

NoteS
  • A student must maintain a grade of "C" or better in each of the required courses in the Dietary Management program to take the Certified Dietary Management Exam.
  • The Dietary Management Program is designed for individuals who wish to obtain the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential. The program follows the curriculum prescribed by the Dietary Managers Association. Field Experience I consists of 50 hours of supervised, hands-on experience in commercial food service operations. Field Experience II consists of 50 hours of supervised, hands-on experience in food service department management. Field Experience III consists of 50 hours of supervised, hands-on experience in patient care.
After UACCM

Certified Dietary Managers may be employed in:

  • Hospitals
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Schools
  • Restaurants
  • Armed Forces
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University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
1537 University Blvd., Morrilton, Arkansas 72110

UACCM is a tobacco free campus

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