Total Certificate Hours: 44
* Capstone must be taken in the last term.
Students enrolled in the program must undergo and receive a clear criminal background check and negative substance abuse screening. In addition, students are required to meet physical requirements and Dietetics Program immunization requirements, proof of CPR for healthcare provider and ServSafe Manager Certification, and valid Texas driver’s license prior to starting practicum rotation.
Application is NOT required for this certificate.
Completion of this certificate does not guarantee acceptance into the Dietetic Technician Program. Certificate completers are NOT eligible to sit for the national DTR Credentialing examination.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Requirement for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
All students enrolled in a Level 2 certificate program must meet the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). Additional TSI information can be found on Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and the Texas Success Initiative - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.
Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508
This program prepares a student for an occupational license. However, the student may not be eligible for licensing if they have a prior criminal history. For more details, see House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements .
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