Dietetic Technician, AAS

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Program Code: A45310

(Program is offered through an Instructional Service Area Agreement with Gaston College)

The Dietetic Technician Program prepares individuals to promote optimal health through proper nutrition by providing personalized services to meet client’s needs and ensure balanced diets. Dietetic Technicians work under the supervision of a registered, licensed dietician.

Course work includes content related to food, nutrition, communication, and management. The physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences support these areas.

Employment opportunities include childcare centers, hospitals, correctional centers, public health agencies, retirement centers, rehabilitation centers, hospices, clinics, nursing homes, home care programs, or medical offices.

General Education Courses: 15 Hours

English: 6 Hours

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credits: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

PSY 150 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts: 3 Hours

Selected from the list of Humanities/Fine Arts electives for the Associate in Applied Science degree appearing in the current catalog.

Math/Natural Sciences: 3 Hours

MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3

Major Courses: 55 Hours

Core: 46 Hours

BIO 275 - Microbiology Credits: 4
CHM 130 - Gen, Org, & Biochemistry Credits: 3
CHM 130A - Gen, Org, & Biochem Lab Credits: 1 or
CHM 131 - Introduction to Chemistry Credits: 3 and
CHM 131A - Intro to Chemistry Lab Credits: 1 and
CHM 132 - Organic and Biochemistry Credits: 4
CUL 110 - Sanitation & Safety Credits: 2
DET 112 Introduction to Nutrition *
DET 113 Basic Food Science *
DET 114 Supervised Practice I *
DET 116 Food Mgt Sys & Nutr Concepts *
DET 117 Foodservice Management Systems *
DET 118 Supervised Practice II *
DET 221 Nutr Assess & Skill Develop *
DET 222 Nutr Counseling and Education *
DET 224 Supervised Practice III *
DET 225 Profession of Dietetics *
DET 226 Medical Nutrition Therapy *
DET 227 Dietetics Overview *
DET 228 Supervised Practice IV *

Other Major Courses: 9 Hours

BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 169 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I Credits: 1

Other Required Courses: 1 Hour

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credits: 1
or
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1

Total Dietetic Technician, AAS: 71 Credits

*DET courses must be completed through Gaston College.

All General Education courses may be taken at Lenoir Community College.

The Dietetic Technician Program is a two year program with students receiving an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dietetic Technician from Gaston College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). ACEND is the accrediting agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).