Dietetic Technology

Dietetic Technology Program Mission:
Empower graduates to become expert dietetic technicians in a variety of settings.

A Dietetic Technician is an individual who has been specially trained in the areas of food and nutrition. A Dietetic Technician works as a member of the food service or health care team, and may be responsible for nutrition assessment, intervention, monitoring and evaluating nutrition care under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. Combining Trocaire's history of excellence in health care education with the Russell J. Salvatore School of Hospitality and Business, the dietetic technology curriculum combines the science of nutrition with the knowledge and skills of food service management.

A unique aspect of the program is the 450- hour professionally supervised practice in area hospitals, long term care facilities and community agencies. This provides students opportunities to experience "hands on" learning to develop skills and abilities learned in the classroom. Transportation to and from supervised practice sites is the responsibility of the student.

Graduates of the program are prepared for entry level position in clinical care or food service management, or may choose to continue their studies by transferring to a four year college. Check out this video on dietetic careers.

Trocaire College's Dietetics Education Program has been granted candidate status by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040 ext 5400. Http://www.eatright.org/CADE.

Admission Requirements:

• High School diploma (minimum 80% average) or GED diploma with a minimum score of 2625.
• High School chemistry required with an overall average of 80%.  High school Biology is recommended.
• One year of high school algebra or integrated mathematics with an overall average of 80%.
• Course credit or supervised practice hours may be granted for prior learning (coursework and/or experiential), please contact program director for more information.
• 2.0 cumulative average with minimum grades of "C" in laboratory sciences for current and transfer students.
  
  

Minimum Degree Requirements:
A total of at least 67 semester hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0.

• General Education Requirements:
  College Seminar (GS100) or College Success (GS 102), 1-3 credits*
  Basic Communication (EN 101 or EN 200), 3 credits
  Humanities (Literature elective), 3 credits
  Mathematics (MA107 or higher), 3-4 credits
  Natural Science (BIO109, BIO109L, CH111, CH111L), 8 credits*
  Philosophy/Religious Studies Electives, 6 credits
  Social Science electives, 6 credits
• Program Requirements:*
• (DT101, DT102, DT103, DT104, DT201, DT202, D 203, DT204, DT205, DT206, DT207, DT208 HM204).
  
  *A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required.