Dietary Manager - Stark State College of Technology

Dietary Manager from Stark State College of Technology is a Campus Associate Dietetics degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Dietary managers, under the direction of a dietician, assist with nutrition therapy, dietetics, employee management and food safety. Students may earn an associate of science with a concentration in dietary manager or a one-year certificate in dietary manager. Students who complete the certificate are eligible to take the national certification exam offered by the Dietary Managers Association. Two credentials are earned upon passing the exam ? Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP). Students also earn the nationally recognized certificate of ServSafe Food Protection Certification, accredited by the American National Standards Institute ? Conference for Food Protection (CFP). CDMs and CFFPs are nationally recognized experts at managing food service operations. A CDM works with registered dietitians to provide quality nutritional care for clients in a variety of settings, including health-care facilities, nursing homes, rehab facilities, senior living communities, hospitals, correctional facilities and schools. They perform a variety of specialized tasks that may include: overseeing large-scale meal planning and preparation; budgeting for and purchasing food, equipment and supplies; enforcing sanitary and safety regulation, and preparing records and reports. They may provide supportive nutrition screening, documentation and care planning. The associate of science in dietary manager can serve as the first step toward a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition. Work experience and completion of a dietary manager certificate may be adequate to obtain many positions. A dietary manager credential, such as the certificate or associate degree, allows you to work in the field while pursuing an advanced degree . Some positions in dietary management, such as a director of nutrition at a hospital or government agency, require a bachelor's or master's degree. View more details on Stark State College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dietetics courses.