Dining Assistant, STC

Program Code: DAST.S.STC • Credit Hours: 1

Description

The Dining Assistant Program is a State of Ohio approved training course which provides practical skill development in feeding techniques and working with populations with self-feeding difficulties with a focus on the elderly. The program is designed to ensure that Dining Assistants have a basic understanding of the nutritional needs of long term care residents, communications and interactions involving the residents and staff, as well as behavior challenges and safety procedures involving residents.

Career Opportunities

Students successfully completing the Dining Assistant short term certificate program will be eligible to apply for feeding assistant positions within the nutrition departments of long term care facilities in the state of Ohio.