Sinclair Community College

Dietetic Technician (DIT.S.AAS)

72.0 Credit Hours

Graduates of the Dietetic Technician (DIT) program are trained food and nutrition practitioners that work under the supervision of a registered dietitian. As an integral member of the health care and foodservice 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. The curriculum includes 470 hours of unpaid directed practice. Students are required to complete these experiences at area community, foodservice and health care facilities. The program is designed to be completed in five (5) full-time consecutive semesters. Some students elect to attend on a part-time basis, extending the length of study to three academic years. Students of Sinclair’s Dietetic and Nutritional Management 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 200, 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. To enroll in dietetic technician classes, an individual must be accepted into the DIT program. An overall grade point average of 2.0 is a requirement of admission and must be maintained in order to continue in the program. A grade of C is required in all dietetic and mandatory general education courses. A cumulative grade point average of at least C (2.0) is required for graduation. The graduate is eligible to take the National Credentialing Exam to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR). To apply to the program complete a Sinclair Community College application electronically at http://www.sinclair.edu/admissions/Application/. Choose Dietetic Technology as your primary area of interest.

Program Outcomes

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1 credit hour Dietetics Elective

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

2 credit hours ALH 1101: Introduction to Healthcare Delivery

4 credit hours CHE 1111: Introduction to Chemistry I

4 credit hours CHE 1121: Introduction to Chemistry II

3 credit hours COM 2206: Interpersonal Communication

1 credit hour DIT 1105: Introduction to Dietetics

1 credit hour DIT 1210: Medical Terminology for Dietetics

3 credit hours DIT 1525: Human Nutrition

3 credit hours DIT 1630: Nutrition in the Lifecycle

3 credit hours DIT 1635: Community Nutrition

2 credit hours DIT 2240: Education Methods & Materials

3 credit hours DIT 2305: Food, Culture & Cuisine

3 credit hours DIT 2510: Institutional Foodservice Systems

1 credit hour DIT 2515: Foodservice Practicum I

1 credit hour DIT 2520: Laboratory for Foodservice Systems

3 credit hours DIT 2625: Medical Nutrition Therapy I

3 credit hours DIT 2630: Medical Nutrition Therapy Clinical I

3 credit hours DIT 2735: Foodservice Organization & Management

1 credit hour DIT 2740: Foodservice Practicum II

3 credit hours DIT 2845: Medical Nutrition Therapy II

3 credit hours DIT 2850: Medical Nutrition Therapy Clinical II

1 credit hour DIT 2855: Dietetics Seminar

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

2 credit hours HMT 1101: Basic Culinary Skills

2 credit hours HMT 1107: Sanitation & Safety

4 credit hours HMT 1112: Food Principles & Preparation

3 credit hours PSY 1100: General Psychology

3 credit hours Course Option: (MAT 1130 OR MAT 1270)

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