| Dietary Manager Training Program |  |
Approved by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) (previously known as Dietary Managers Association) through October 9, 2013.
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Program Overview
Description and Career Information
Required Courses
Surveys: Graduate / Employer Satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration Process
How to get started This link includes information in regards to:
Admissions, Advising, Class Schedules, Registration, Paying for College, Financial Aid, Drop/Add, and Refunds
DM Internship Information
DM Projects:
Project A - Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Project B - Management of Food Service
Project C - Human Resource Management
Project D - Sanitation and Food Safety
Graduation and National Exams
CAC Certificate Requirements
National Certification (Credentialing Exam)
Description and Career Information 1
The Dietary Manager Training Program consists of 13 credits of food and nutrition courses and 3 credits (150 hours) of practical experience. The entire program may be completed online in 3 semesters part-time.
CDM, CFPPs are nationally recognized experts at managing food service operations. Many work in healthcare, nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, senior living communities, or hospitals. Some work in correctional facilities, schools, and the military. Others work for corporations. Certified Dietary Managers are trained and qualified to manage menus, food purchasing, and food preparation; and to apply nutrition principles, document nutrition information, ensure food safety, manage work teams, and much more. 1 http://www.cdmcareer.info
2012-2013 Required Courses (16 credits)
CUL105 Food Safety Foundations (1) or NTR105 ServSafe Certification (1) Prerequisite: RDG094
NTR141 Nutrition and Wellness (4) or (NTR104 & NTR104L) Prerequisite: RDG094
NTR156 Foundations of Dietetary Manager Internship (1) Co-requisite CUL105 and NTR141
NTR223 Food Service Management (3) Prerequisites: CUL105 or CUL205
NTR240 Clinical Nutrition (3) Prerequisites: NTR141 or (NTR104 & NTR104L) or NTR200
NTR196 Dietary Manager Internship (3) Prereq. NTR223, NTR240, and NTR156
NTR Elective, select one (1) credit from the following list:
NTR130 Diabetes Overview (1)
NTR134 Healthy Weight for Kids (1)
NTR136 Healthy Weight for Adults (1)
NTR137 Carbohydrate Counting (1)
NTR201 Nutrition Literacy (1)
NTR232a Food and Culture (1)
Computer course strongly recommended
Central Arizona College Certificate Requirements
• A minimum of one third of the credits completed at CAC
• Completion of the courses outlined including internship
• Meet all transfer credit requirements (if applicable)
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Payment of all financial obligations owed to the college
DM Internship Information
The DM Internship requires a minimum of 150 hours of practical experience coordinated by an RD/Facilitator. From the 150 hours, 50 must be supervised by the RD/Facilitator. Additionally, the intern must document at least 100 hours compiling a portfolio that will be submitted to the CAC RD/Instructor of record for grading.
Prior to beginning the internship experience, interns are required to register in NTR156 Foundations of Dietary Manager Internship. NTR156 is a one-credit class offered online. This class provides the foundation required to successfully complete the internship by identifying rotation facilities and RD/Facilitator(s). The course emphasizes the legal and ethical aspects specific to internships for nutrition professionals.
National Certification (Credentialing Exam)
Students who complete the certificate are eligible to earn two credentials, Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP), by taking a National Certification Exam offered by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals. This exam is offered twice a year at exam sites across the country. Credentialing exam and student membership information can be accessed online www.anfponline.org.
The Central Arizona College (CAC) Dietary Manager Training Program has been approved by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals.
Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)
406 Surrey Woods Dr, St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 800.323.1908 or 630.587.6336 - Fax: 630.587.6308
Website: www.anfponline.org