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California Regional Consortia

Certified Dietary Manager

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Submitter's Information

Name

Kelli O'Rourke

Title

Senior Curriculum Analyst

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Fresno City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Becky Barabe

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Certified Dietary Manager

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Dietetic Services and Management (130620)

Projected Start Date

08/07/23

Catalog Description

The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Certificate will make students eligible to take the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) nationally recognized CDM exam. CDMs work together with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) to provide quality nutritional care in a variety of settings, including healthcare facilities, school foodservice, and other institutional foodservice operations. 

Enrollment Completer Projections

Likely small at first, 2-5 students.  A maximum of 10 students per year due to restrictions on available sites for preceptor experience.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

1. Adequately prepare students for successful completion of the Certified Dietary Manager exam.

2. Provide onsite experience in healthcare foodservice operations to prepare students for employment.

3. Successful completion of coursework in basic nutrition, medical nutrition therapy; and foodservice supervision, operation, and regulations.

4. Obtain ServSafe certification after successfully completing the food safety course. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

17-24

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Certificate will make students eligible to take the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) nationally recognized CDM exam. CDMs work together with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) to provide quality nutritional care in a variety of settings, including healthcare facilities, school foodservice, and other institutional foodservice operations. 

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
FN 1Principles of Food Preparation
3Y1
FN 40 Nutrition
3Y1
FN 45Therapeutic Diets
3Y1
FSM 11Food Service Supervision
2Y1
FSM 19Work Experience (Cooperative), Occupational
1-8Y1

FSM 35Food Services, Sanitation, Safety, and Equipment
2Y1
FSM 38Quantity Food Preparation
3Y1

Supporting Documents

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Central/Mother Lode Regional Questions

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Submission Details

Published at

01/24/23 - 08:39 AM

Status

Recommended

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