COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: DITA - Dietitian Assistant
DITA 1166. PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE)-DIETITIAN ASSISTANT (0-7-1) 51.3104
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DITA 1301. DIETARY MANAGER II (3-0-3) 51.3104
Continuation of Dietary Manager I. Emphasis on food service sanitation and safety, administrative and personnel management. Major topics include regulatory agencies, computer applications, production management, budgeting and cost control, personnel management, quality assurance, leadership skills, human relations and communications. Prerequisite: DITA 1400.
DITA 1400. DIETARY MANAGER I (4-0-4) 51.3104
Preparation for supervisory roles in food service departments. Emphasis on normal and therapeutic nutrition and food service systems management. Major topics include dietary and meal planning guidelines, sources and functions of nutrients, diet therapy, nutritional assessment and care, food production management and purchasing and regulatory agencies. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.