Proposed Curriculum
quality
safety standards
Dietetic Technology AAS Department Course #
Semester 1
CHEM OR CHEM BIOL NSCI DT DT ENGL DT
1214
1314 1012 1113 1001 1013 1113 1101
Course Name
community educate
Credit Hours
Chemistry I ...........................................................4
healthy lifestyle
General Chemistry I.....................................4 Biological and Medical Terminology...............2 Basic Human Nutrition............................... 3 Orientation to Dietetics................................ 1 Food Preparation.........................................3 English Composition I ................................. 3 Food Service Operations.............................. 1
menus
Semester 3 Semester 2
1003 1213 1233 1515 1303
Dietetics and Food Service Management.....3 Medical Nutrition Therapy I.........................3 Practicum – Life Cycle Nutrition..................3 Human Anatomy and Physiology................5 Nutrition in the Community.........................3
Associate
ENGL OR CHEM POLS DT DT DT MATH
1213
English Composition II .....................................3
2333 1113 1313 1323 2112
Intro to Technical Report Writing................3 American Government.................................3 Medical Nutrition Therapy II........................3 Practicum – Community Nutrition ..............3 Food Financial Management.......................2 Any 1000 - Level Math Course.....................3
Total: 17 DT
1012
Food Service Management Practicum.........2
Total: 2 DT DT SOC OR PSYC DT HIST OR HIST
2213 2223 1113
Medical Nutrition Therapy III ......................3 Practicum – Medical Nutrition Therapy III...3 Intro Sociology.............................................3
1113 2402 1483
Intro Psychology...........................................3 Dietetic Exam Preparation................ ..........2 US History to 1865 .....................................3
1493
US History since 1865..................................3
in Applied Science
in Dietetic Technology OSU-Oklahoma City Dietetic Technology Health Technology Building, Rm 208 900 N. Portland Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 www.osuokc.edu/dietetic
Summer
Session 1
specialize hospitals athletics
Total: 17
Session 2
Summer
Life Cycle Nutrition......................................2 Nutrition Assessment................................... 2
Total: 4 DT DT DT BIOL DT
food service
®
Semester 4
1202 1102
plan
Technology nutrition wellness
schools
Total: 17 DT DT
Dietetic
implement
Total: 14 Dietetic Technology Related Courses:....................... 39 Credit Hours Support and Related Courses:...................................14 Credit Hours General Education Program Requirements:..............18 Credit Hours Total to Graduate:.................................................... .71 Credit Hours
The Dietetic Technician Program has been granted Candidacy for Accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. Graduates will be eligible to write the CDR Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians.
Become a
dietetic
Work independently, or as a team member alongside a
technician!
Hospitals • HMOs • Clinics Long-term Care Centers
Apply for admission and scholarships. (www.osuokc.edu/apply)
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Associate degree course work for dietetic technicians includes a variety of classes in food and nutrition sciences, food service systems management and a range of general science courses.
Schedule a campus tour (405)945-9150.
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Trained in food and nutrition, you will be an integral part of health care and food service management teams.
How do you get started?
Want more employment options? Dietetic technicians work in
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Program graduates are prepared to sit for the national registration exam to become certified as a Dietetic Technician, Registered.
registered dietitian.
Retirement Centers • Hospices
Home Healthcare Programs
Contact Dietetic Technology Department (see below) for program application.
Research Facilities • WIC Programs
Schools • Child Care Centers Community Wellness Centers
Restaurants • Health Care Facilities Statistics predict employment of dietetic technician to grow faster than average for all occupations through the year 2016?
Increasing emphasis on disease prevention
• A growing and aging population • Public interest in nutrition
Corporations • Public Health Agencies
Meals on Wheels • Community
Health Programs
Visit with an OSU-OKC advisor to determine your schedule and enroll. (Student Center, first floor)
Health Clubs • Weight Management
Clinics • Correctional Facilities
F ood Companies
Contract Food Management Companies • Food Vending
and Distributing Operations
Contact:
Why does the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Complete FAFSA for financial aid assistance. (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
Catherine Palmer, MS, RD/LD Dietetic Technology Director/Department Head Health Technology Building, Room 208 Catheap@osuokc.edu • (405)945-6797 www.osuokc.edu/dietetic