Program Type(s)
Certificate of Achievement 18+ Semester (27+ Quarter) Units
Program Goals
The goal of the Dietetic Aide Certificate is to prepare students for an entry level position in the Nutrition and/or Dietetics industry. The competencies of this certificate are based on the knowledge section of o*Net Online Summary report for SOC code 29-2051.00 - Dietetic Technicians and 29-1031.00 - Dietitians and Nutritionists. The list below includes the courses within this certificate that substantially address each competency. This is a vocational instruction program and is therefore, aligned with the California Community Colleges mission as defined in CAL.
O*Net Skills & Knowledge
• Biology — BIOL 270
• Food Production — CULART 160
• Psychology — PSYCH 100(H) & FN 162
• Therapy and Counseling — PSYCH 100(H)
• Chemistry — CHEM 150(H), 151(H), 212(H) & FN162
• Reading Comprehension —FN 162, PSYCH 100(H), CHEM 150(H), & BIOL 270
• Active Listening —FN 162, PSYCH 100(H), CHEM 150(H), & BIOL 270
• Critical Thinking —FN 162, PSYCH 100(H), CHEM 150(H), & BIOL 270
• Social Perceptiveness — FN 162, PSYCH 100(H), CHEM 150(H), & BIOL 270
• Writing —FN 162, PSYCH 100(H), CHEM 150(H), & BIOL 270
• Complex Problem Solving —FN 162, PSYCH 100(H), CHEM 150(H), & BIOL 270
• Time Management —FN 162, PSYCH 100(H), CHEM 150(H), & BIOL 270
The program‐level student learning objective is:
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have the opportunity to:
• Establish and maintain safety and sanitation procedures.
• Prepare and follow standardized recipes using a variety of cooking techniques which meet industry quality standards.
• Understand and implement customer service using active listening and understanding and communicate effectively.
• Define and articulate the core values of the Hospitality Industry.
• Understand the basics of business within the industry and participate in monitoring activities including self and others.