Nutrition and Dietetics Technician (DIT.S.AAS)
- Division: Health Sciences
- Department: Nutrition and Dietetics
Graduates of the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician (DIT) program are trained food and nutrition practitioners that work under the supervision of a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). As an integral member of the health care and food service management teams, they influence food choices and lifestyles to promote optimal health. The program consists of five major domains that include clinical, community, education, management and foodservice systems. It is designed to be completed in five (5) consecutive semesters on a full-time basis. Some students elect to attend on a part-time basis, extending the length of study to three academic years. The curriculum consists of open enrollment courses (general education and division specific) and program specific courses with limited enrollment. The limited enrollment coursework includes 630 hours of unpaid directed practice experiences at area community, food service and health care facilities. The open enrollment courses may be taken prior to entry into the limited enrollment courses. To qualify for entry to limited enrollment courses, please see the Applicant Information packet located on the program webpage. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required, as well as a grade of C or higher in all program courses. Students of Sinclair's Nutrition and Dietetics Program are eligible to become members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), a nationally recognized organization located at 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago Illinois 60606, 1-800-877-1600, www.eatright.org. This specially designed program enables students to enjoy benefits of student AND membership while attending school. Graduates are eligible for active AND membership. Benefits include networking, professional growth, educational enrichment, and developing leadership skills. The graduate is eligible to take the National Credentialing Exam to become a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR). Note: For students under age 18 there may be restrictions on participating in certain Health Sciences programs. Any student under age 18 must contact the program director/department chair to discuss whether he or she may enroll. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.
Program Accreditation
The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) a nationally recognized organization located at 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago Illinois 60606-6995, 1-800-872-5327, www.eatrightpro.org/acend. It is also approved by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) a national not-for-profit association located at 406 Surrey Woods Dr., St. Charles, IL 60174, 1-800-323-1908, www.anfponline.org
Curriculum
ALH 1101 Introduction to Healthcare Delivery
2 Credits
CHE 1111 OR CHE 1211
4 to 5 Credits
CHE 1121 OR CHE 1221
4 to 5 Credits
DIT 1105 Introduction to Dietetics
1 Credit
DIT 1210 Medical Terminology for Dietetics
1 Credit
DIT 1525 Human Nutrition
3 Credits
DIT 1630 Nutrition in the Lifecycle
3 Credits
DIT 1635 Community Nutrition
3 Credits
DIT 2101 Eating Matters for Dining Assistants
1 Credit
DIT 2240 Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition Counseling & Communication
3 Credits
DIT 2305 Food, Culture & Cuisine
2 Credits
DIT 2310 Lab for Food, Culture & Cuisine
1 Credit
DIT 2505 Food Science & Production Lab I
3 Credits
DIT 2510 Institutional Foodservice Systems
3 Credits
DIT 2515 Foodservice Practicum I
1 Credit
DIT 2520 Food Science Lab II
1 Credit
DIT 2625 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
3 Credits
DIT 2630 Medical Nutrition Therapy Clinical I
2 Credits
DIT 2735 Foodservice Organization & Management
3 Credits
DIT 2740 Foodservice Practicum II
1 Credit
DIT 2845 Medical Nutrition Therapy II
3 Credits
DIT 2850 Medical Nutrition Therapy Clinical II
2 Credits
DIT 2855 Dietetics Seminar
1 Credit
ENG 1101 English Composition I
3 Credits
HMT 1107 Sanitation & Safety
2 Credits
MAT 1130 OR MAT 1450
3 to 4 Credits
PSY 1100 General Psychology
3 Credits