Dietetic Technology - Gateway Community College - New Haven

Dietetic Technology from Gateway Community College - New Haven is a Campus Associate Dietetics degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. There is a growing demand for qualified personnel in the field of dietetics throughout the United States. The registered dietetic technician works under the supervision of a registered dietitian in health care, community nutrition, and food service management programs. Registered dietetic technicians function as active members of the nutrition team by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nutritional care of individuals or by supervising food service operations. Graduates of the program are encouraged to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration's registration examination to become registered dietetic technicians (DTR). Graduates are also eligible for membership in the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and the Dietary Managers Association (DMA). The program reflects the coordination of theory and practice that is required for students to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for competent practice in dietetics . A minimum of 450 hours of supervised field experience provides opportunities to practice these skills. Students who wish to transfer to an ADA-approved four-year program in dietetics should consult the program director regarding the transferability of courses. Students may also consider the Liberal Arts Nutrition Focus degree . Dietetic Technology Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the graduate should possess the following skills: Graduates will achieve a pass rate of at least 80% on the DTR exam over a five year period. Within twelve months of graduating at least 60% of the graduates will have attained employment related to the field of dietetics and/or enrolled in an accredited continuing education program. Students will achieve a satisfactory rating for the entry-level competencies of a dietetic technician. Employers will rate program graduates in their employ as satisfactory knowledge base on surveys. An attrition rate of 35% or less will be maintained for students completing NTR 104 Nutrition II. Eighty percent of students will evaluate each nutrition course with an overall minimum rating of good or better. Students will attend a minimum of 10 hours at professional meetings offering continuing education units. View more details on Gateway Community College - New Haven, CT . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dietetics courses.