Description

The Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program at MATC equips students with the knowledge and skills to promote health through nutrition. The program includes supervised clinical and field experiences, preparing graduates to work as integral members of food service or healthcare teams. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible for student membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and can attain the title of Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered (NDTR) by passing the national registration exam.

Course Curriculum

The curriculum encompasses both theoretical knowledge and practical experience:​MATC +2 MATC +2 MATC +2 Core Courses: DIETNT-106: Food Service Sanitation (2 credits) DIETNT-109: Food Science (3 credits) DIETNT-123: Dietetic Technician Orientation (1 credit) DIETNT-151: Nutrition for Dietetics (4 credits) DIETNT-160: Medical Terminology for the Dietetic Technician (1 credit) DIETNT-108: Food Service Management 1 (3 credits) DIETNT-118: Food Service Management 1: Coordinated Practice (1 credit) DIETNT-124: Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (3 credits) DIETNT-170: Nutritional Counseling Skills (2 credits) Field Experience (3 credits)​colss-prod.ec.matc.edu +5 MATC +5 MATC +5 MATC +2 MATC +2 MATC +2 MATC +1 MATC +1 General Education Courses: ENG-195: Written Communication or ENG-201: English 1 (3 credits) PSYCH-199: Psychology of Human Relations or PSYCH-231: Introductory Psychology (3 credits) SOCSCI-172: Introduction to Diversity Studies or SOCSCI-203: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

Trainer Expertise

Dietitian

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