Certified Dietary Management

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The Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) accredited Dietary Management program at PPSC will prepare you to test for and earn your Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) credential.

Schedule an appointment with the Dietary Management faculty advisor to learn what it takes to earn this credential, choose which pathway is right for you, and find out if your occupational employment or military service applies toward credits. Earn your credential in 1-2 semesters.

Email Andrea.Ulrich@pikespeak.edu to schedule an appointment.

Dietary Manager I Certificate Information

Dietary Manager I Certificate Sample Schedule

Dietary Manager I Certificate Information

Dietary Manager I offers education, training, and supervised experience needed to competently perform the responsibilities of a Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM®CFPP®) in healthcare and long-term care facilities, school districts and correctional institutions. Emphasizes the fundamentals of nutrition, foodservice, personnel and communications, sanitation and safety, and business operations in a foodservice department.

Upon successful completion of the program individuals will be eligible to take the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM®CFPP®) national examination from the Certifying Board of Dietary Managers (CBDM) and the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP).

Provide optimal nutrition services to patients or residents as a member of the nutrition care team.
Coordinate the service of food and nourishments among various departments such as dining and nursing.
Oversee food safety, inventory, and ordering of food, equipment, and supplies.
Arrange for the routine maintenance and upkeep of the foodservice equipment and facilities.
Coordinate all administrative and human resources functions of the foodservice department.

Upon the completion of CUA 1001, students take a nationally recognized test, ServSafe Manager, from the Education Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. If passed with a score of 75% or more, students receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Education Foundation.

Dietary Manager I Certificate Sample Schedule

Your personalized schedule will be best determined by meeting with an Academic or Faculty Advisor
This certificate can be completed in 2 semesters.
Total Credit Hours for Dietary Manager I Certificate = 18 Credit Hours

HWE 1050 - Human Nutrition (3)
CUA 1001 - Food Safety & Sanitation (2)
DIT 1021 - Nutrition for Dietary Managers (4)
DIT 1023 - Management for Dietary Managers (4)

Total: 13 Credit Hours

DIT 1080 - Field Experience: Nutrition (1)
DIT 1081 - Field Experience: Human Resources Management (2)
DIT 1082 - Field Experience: Sanitation and Food Systems Management (2)

Total: 5 Credit Hours

Dietary Management Associate of Applied Science Information

Dietary Management Associate of Applied Science Sample Schedule

Dietary Management Associate of Applied Science Information

The Associate of Applied Science is the pathway for students interested in earning a degree with the Dietary Manager certificates. This program provides related work experience as well as the basic career and technical knowledge required to manage non-commercial foodservice departments.

Manage the personnel, operations, and physical facilities of food service systems.
Apply standard nutrition care to meet the nutritional needs of clients.
Design, implement, monitor, and assess the effectiveness of nutrition care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
Apply safe food handling techniques in the food service department.

Dietary Management Associate of Applied Science Sample Schedule

Your personalized schedule will be best determined by meeting with an Academic or Faculty Advisor
This certificate can be completed in 4 semesters.
Total Credit Hours for Dietary Management AAS = 60 Credit Hours

HWE 1050 - Human Nutrition (3)
CUA 1001 - Food Safety & Sanitation (2)
DIT 1021 - Nutrition for Dietary Managers (4)
DIT 1023 - Management for Dietary Managers (4)
Physical Education (1) - Choose one PED Elective

Total: 14 Credit Hours

ENG 1021 - English Composition I (3)
MAT 1340 - College Algebra (4)
Physical Education (1) - Choose one PED Elective
DIT 1080 - Field Experience: Nutrition (1)
DIT 1081 - Field Experience: Human Resources Management (2)
DIT 1082 - Field Experience: Sanitation and Food Systems Management (2)

Total: 13 Credit Hours

ENG 1022 - English Composition II (3)
COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
CHE 1011 - Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab (5)
History (3) - One GT History course from GT-HI1 (3)
Art and Humanities - One GT Arts & Humanities courses from AH1, AH2, AH3, or AH4 (3) OR Social and Behavioral Sciences - One GT Social and Behavioral Sciences courses from SS1 or SS2 (3)

Total: 17 Credit Hours

BIO 1004 - Biology: A Human Approach (4)
ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
PHI 1011 - Introduction to Philosophy (3) OR PHI 1012 - Ethics (3)
PSY 1005 - Psychology of Workplace Relationships (3)
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications (3)

Total: 16 Credit Hours