Certificate of Achievement in Dietary Manager (Dietetic Service Supervisor) (Merritt College)

The Nutrition and Dietetics program serves those who wish to train for a career in the nutrition and dietetics field, those who wish to prepare for transfer to a four-year institution, and those who are currently employed in an agency providing nutrition/dietetics services and who seek training for career advancement or certification as Dietetic Technicians.
The Dietary Manager (Dietetic Service Supervisor) program is designed for those interested in food service management and for individuals with food service and cooking experience who seek advancement into management positions, especially in the healthcare field. Completion of this program qualifies one for employment in a long-term healthcare facility as a Dietetic Service Supervisor (DSS designation, State of California Department of Public Health). It also qualifies the graduate to apply for certification with the national Association of Nutrition as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP).

A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the certificate requirements specified below.
Students who complete the certificate will be able to:
Communicate with staff and clients in a professional and culturally sensitive manner. Be readily employed. Display effective dietary manager skills. Synthesize the knowledge and skills to pass the national Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) exam.
Provide and maintain the highest level of personal ethical behavior. Utilize up-to-date, evidence-based practices in the field of dietary management.

Please submit the highest level for each item translated in English. Diploma(s) Proof of completion of High School/Secondary Proof of completion of College/University Transcript(s) Complete High School/Secondary transcripts Complete College/University Official Transcripts A score of 61 TOEFL ibt, or 6 on the IELTS test typically