Dietary Manager

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Level 1 Certificate of Completion

DIET.T009.UG • Southeast Campus Only

Special admissions criteria applicable

Program Requirements

First Year

Fall Term

FDNS 1103 - Introduction to Dietetics
HECO 1322 - Nutrition and Diet Therapy +
Choose one from the following:
FDNS 1370 - Principles of Food Preparation or
CHEF 1301 - Basic Food Preparation
Choose one from the following:
CHEF 1205 - Sanitation and Safety * or
BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (Lecture + Lab) +

Spring Term

Second Year

Fall Term

FDNS 1168 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) (Capstone)

Total Certificate Hours: 20

* Students who hold a valid ServSafe Manager Certificate may petition for Credits by Experience/Exam.

Special Admissions Criteria and Program Information:

Admission Criteria:

Have a TCC Student Identification Number
Be TSI compliant

Program Requirements:

Students who are TSI compliant and submitted a Dietetics Program Application will be accepted into the Dietary Manager program. Students who completed the certificate are eligible to sit for the national CDM
(Certified Dietary Manager) credentialing examination.

Students accepted into 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 license prior to starting practicum rotation.
Students not enrolled in dietetic courses for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the program.
Students must complete all courses with a “C” or better.

TCC Dietary Manager Program is an approved program by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals.