Dietetic Technology - Southern Maine Community College

Dietetic Technology from Southern Maine Community College is a Campus Associate Dietetics degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The mission of the Dietetic Technology program is to educate and train generalist dietetic technicians who possess both the skills and work habits to compete in the rapidly changing healthcare community. Graduates are prepared to work under the supervision of a registered dietitian in designing specialized diets, teaching healthy eating habits, and managing institutional food services and nutrition programs. The program combines classroom and laboratory work, as well as supervised clinical placements in area hospitals, nursing homes, school food services, and community health agencies. Dietetic technicians work in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes and other health-related facilities, subsidized feeding programs, weight control clinics, athletic training facilities, school nutrition programs and such government agencies as VISTA and the armed forces. Job opportunities outpace the number of graduates each year. Graduates are eligible for membership in the American Dietetic Association, to take the registration examination, to become a Dietetic Technician , Registered, and to become licensed in the State of Maine. Graduates who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree may transfer with junior year status to the University of Maine ? Orono?s Human Nutrition Program. Program Goals and Outcomes: The program will prepare students with skills necessary to provide food and nutritional care for diverse individuals and groups in a variety of employment settings. 80% of students who enter the program will complete the program within five years of matriculation. 80% of graduates will receive a ?satisfactory? rating on their competency attainment as identified by employers. 80% of graduates seeking employment will report success in finding discipline-related employment within one year. The program will enable students who desire advanced study to transfer coursework to other institutions and also motivate students to become lifelong learners. 80% of graduates will evaluate their preparation as ?satisfactory? or above on the competency-related statements from a graduate survey. 80% of graduates will indicate they believe the program prepared them to assume the responsibilities of their current position as ?satisfactory? or better. Students who transfer to a four year college in Maine will transfer 90% of their courses with a grade of C or better. 80% of students will become members of the American Dietetic Association or other professional nutrition or food service organization. Upon completion of the Dietetic Technology program, graduates will be able to: Use current technologies for information and communication. Document nutrition screenings, assessments and interventions. Participate in nutrition care of individuals across the lifespan and a diversity of people, cultures and religions. Supervise production of food that meets nutrition guidelines, cost parameters and consumer acceptance. Assist with nutrition assessment of individual patients/clients with complex medical conditions. Perform ethically in accordance with the values of the American Dietetic Association. View more details on Southern Maine Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dietetics courses.