Dietary Manager

Program Requirements

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.