Dietetic Technician

DIT 100 Introduction to Dietetics (2-0) 2 hrs.
Introduces the profession of dietetics, career opportunities, relationship to other health care professions and the nutritional care planning process with emphasis on the role of the dietetic technician.

DIT 101 Basic Nutrition (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces the principles of human nutrition and their application to the needs of normal individuals of all age groups.

DIT 102 Advanced Nutrition (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies the nutritional care of a patient through the prescription of modified diets.
Prerequisite:
DIT 101 with a grade of C or better.

DIT 110 Principles of Food Preparation (2-2) 3 hrs.
Introduces the scientific principles of food preparation; retail labeling, supermarket shopping; and menu planning for individuals and families of different socioeconomic backgrounds. Laboratory practice includes preparation of foods, sensory evaluation, adjusting recipes for modified diets, along with demonstration and use of equipment.
Prerequisite:
Prior or concurrent enrollment in DIT 101 and FSM 114 with grades of C or better or consent of instructor.

DIT 150 Dietetic Clinical Laboratory I (1-6) 3 hrs.
Offers integrated clinical approach to the nutritional care of patients in a community hospital. Provides practice processing diet orders, assisting patients with menu selection, checking meal trays, taking diet histories and making nutrient analyses.
Prerequisite:
BIO 135 and DIT 100 with grades of C or better and prior or concurrent enrollment in BIO 136 and DIT 102 with grades of C or better.

DIT 200 Dietetic Clinical Laboratory II (1-12) 5 hrs.
Offers clinical experience in community agencies that include nutrition as one of their services. Assigned progression can include school lunch, day care centers, retirement centers, home-delivered meals, commercial processors and hospitals.
Prerequisite:
DIT 150 and HSC 112 with grades of C or better and prior or concurrent enrollment in DIT 201 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

DIT 201 Nutritional Services in Institutions (3-0) 3 hrs.
Surveys institutions, agencies and organizations that assist the community in meeting nutritional needs of its people. Emphasis will be placed on developing appropriate educational techniques for individuals and groups of various backgrounds.
Prerequisite:
DIT 150 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.

DIT 202 Nutrition Care Seminar (2-0) 2 hrs.
Reviews planning, implementing and evaluating nutrition care given to individuals and groups of people having specific disease conditions, both acute and chronic.
Prerequisite:
DIT 201 with a grade of C or better.

DIT 203 Dietetic Technician Seminar (1-0) 1 hr.
Covers current topics related to the dietetic technician in the workplace.
Prerequisite:
DIT 201 with a grade of C or better. Concurrent enrollment in DIT 250 is strongly recommended.

DIT 220 Food Systems Administration (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces the principles of administering food systems, with emphasis on menu planning, procurement of quantity foods, quantity foods equipment, staffing and financial controls. Includes an introduction to computer use within food systems.
Prerequisite:
Prior or concurrent enrollment in DIT 110 or consent of instructor.

DIT 250 Dietetic Clinical Laboratory III (1-12) 5 hrs.
Offers student assigned clinical laboratory experience in approved community agencies. Provides opportunity to reach entry-level position competence by practicing skills under the supervision of a registered dietitian.
Prerequisite:
DIT 200 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.