2011-12
Dietetic Technician
Associate in Applied Science Degree — West Allis Campus
Program Code: 10-313-1
This curriculum goes into effect starting summer 2011.
Overview — Dietetic Technician is an associate degree program that prepares you for a career that is exciting, challenging and allows you to succeed, excel and feel good about what you do. Dietetics is the science of managing food and nutrition to promote health. It’s a vital, growing field open to creativity and opportunity, and the possibilities are endless. A dietetic technician typically works as a member of the food service or health care team. The program provides theoretical instruction, supervised clinical experience and field experience. It is currently granted accreditation status by the Commission of Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312-899-0040 ext. 5400.
Career Outlook — The demand for dietetic technicians is growing rapidly. They are employed by hospitals, public health nutrition programs, child nutrition and school lunch programs, nutrition programs for the elderly and food service management firms.
Program Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as a program graduate to be able to:
- Employ effective communication skills (writing, speaking and listening) and use various communication channels
- Perform some of the steps in the Nutrition Care Process in a variety of settings
- Demonstrate effective management skills and behavior
- Demonstrate skills necessary to collaborate effectively with management team offering food to clients that is safe, high quality, meets budget, is aesthetically pleasing, and reflects current nutrition practices
- Model professional skills and behaviors (ethical practice, commitment to lifelong learning, collaborate and work well with others)
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically
Preparation for Admission - This program admits students through a petition selection process.
What is the petitioning process? (PDF)
Am I ready to petition? (PDF)
Petition Packet (PDF)
Required Natural Science courses must be completed with a grade of B- or better in each course. The following are also required for admission:
A high school diploma or GED
One year of high school-level biology and chemistry
Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment.
Future Opportunities — As a graduate, you are eligible for technician membership in the American Dietetic Association and will receive the title Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR), signifying professional competence, upon successful completion of the national registration exam. DTRs must complete a Professional Development Portfolio every five years to maintain this credential. You may also join a variety of other professional organizations, including the Dietary Managers Association, American Dietetics Association and the American Heart Association.
Related Programs:
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Culinary Arts
For more information, call 414-456-5310.
Curriculum effective 2011-12.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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CULMGT-112 |
Applied Food Service Sanitation |
2 |
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DIETNT-107 |
Food Science |
2 |
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DIETNT-123 |
Dietetic Technician Orientation |
1 |
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DIETNT-151 |
Nutrition for Dietetics |
4 |
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DIETNT-160 |
Medical Terminology for the Dietetic Technician |
1 |
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DIETNT-108 |
Food Service Management 1 ‡ |
3 |
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DIETNT-118 |
Food Service Management 1 Coordinated Practice ‡ |
1 |
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DIETNT-124 |
Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 ‡ |
3 |
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DIETNT-134 |
Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Coordinated Practice ‡ |
1 |
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DIETNT-152 |
Physiology for Dietetics ‡ |
3 |
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DIETNT-156 |
Nutrition in the Life Cycle ‡ |
2 |
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DIETNT-166
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Nutrition in the Life Cycle: Coordinated Practice ‡ |
1
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DIETNT-125 |
Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 ‡ |
4 |
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(3)
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DIETNT-135
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Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 Coordinated Practice ‡ |
2
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DIETNT-157 |
Food Service Management 2 ‡ |
3 |
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DIETNT-167
DIETNT-155 |
Food Service Mgmt 2 Coordinated Practice ‡
Community Nutrition |
2
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DIETNT-127 |
Seminar in Dietetics ‡ |
1 |
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DIETNT-136 |
Medical Nutrition Therapy Field Experience ‡ |
3 |
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DIETNT-146 |
Food and Nutrition Management Field Experience ‡ |
3 |
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DIETNT-170 |
Nutritional Counseling Skills ‡ |
2 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series ECON course |
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ENG-151 and
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Communication Skills 1 ‡
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3
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ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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MATH-106
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Introduction to College Math
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series MATH course |
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NATSCI-172
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Basic Nutritional Science
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3
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OR |
NATSCI-220 Intro to Nutritional Science |
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PSYCH-199
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Psychology of Human Relations
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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SOCSCI-197
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Contemporary American Society
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course |
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Suggested Electives: Three Credits Needed 3 |
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DIETNT-120 |
Nutrition for Living |
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FLANG-117 |
Conversational Spanish for Service Occupations 1 |
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SOCSCI-210 |
Death and Dying |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 70
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Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
For course descriptions, times and locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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