Dietetic Services Supervisor/Dietary Manager

School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology

The Nutrition and Foods Department at Merced College offers students a foundation and some specialty courses for their career in Nutrition and Foods. The curriculum provides diverse coursework that satisfies the needs of Dietetic Service Supervisory Level, the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM®, CFPP®), food service management as well as those seeking a career with healthcare, public health programs as well as the restaurant field. Childcare programs, nursing and allied health majors benefit as well from the diverse variety of coursework.

Our Dietary Service Supervisor/Certified Dietary Manager Certificate is approved by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) and offers Pre-Professional membership and eligibility for the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam® . Those who take Nutrition 37 will be assigned to complete 150 hours of supervised field experience; 50 of those hours will be overseen by a qualified preceptor.

Upon satisfactory completion(a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) is required in all courses) of the 17-unit core listed below, students meet the California Department of Public Health certification licensing requirements for Dietetic Service Supervisor. Earning the Dietetic Service Supervisor Certificate with appropriate work experience may allow the student to take the Certified Dietary Manager’s Exam to become a CDM, CFPP.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

A. Demonstrates ability to provide safe, satisfying, and nutritionally adequate food for patients/customers with attention to available resources.

B. Apply supervisory skills in a food service setting including the ability to train in food safety, participate in quantity meal production and create menus for special populations.

Program Requirements:

Program Core: (17 Units)