Accreditation, Mission & Goals

Accreditation

The Columbus State Community College Dietetic Technician Program is currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The program may accept up to 20 students per academic school year.

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
800-877-1600 X 5400
ACEND@eatright.org
www.eatright.org/ACEND

Program outcomes data available upon request.

Handbook

Please refer to the Dietetic Technician Student Handbook for information, including:

• Academic program calendar
• Graduation and program completion requirements
• Estimated cost
• Technology requirements
• Evaluation procedures for prior learning experiences 
• Financial aid information

Dietetic Technician Student Handbook

Mission Statement

The mission of the Dietetic Technician Major is to provide a program which meets the needs of its students and the Central Ohio employers. Through the provision of a variety of general, basic and technical didactic coursework and a variety of supervised practice experiences, the graduate will be qualified for an entry level dietetic technician position. This mission coordinates with the College and Hospitality Management mission statements.

Program Goals & Objectives

Goal #1 – The Dietetic Technician Program will adequately prepare graduates for a successful outcome on the national registration exam.

Objective 1.1 – The program’s one year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for nutrition and dietetics technicians is at least 70%. 

Objective 1.2 – At least 80% of full-time program students complete program/degree requirements within 3 years (150% of the program length).

Objective 1.3 – At least 70% of program graduates take the credentialing exam for nutrition and dietetics technicians within 12 months of program completion.

Goal #2 – The Dietetic Technician Program will adequately prepare a diverse group of graduates with the knowledge, skills and abilities to satisfactorily perform entry level job duties within the NDTR scope of practice.

Objective 2.1 – Of graduates who seek employment, 50% are employed in Nutrition and Dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.

Objective 2.2 – At least 85% of Central Ohio employers that return surveys rank graduates as qualified for entry level positions as nutrition and dietetics technicians. .

Objective 2.3 – At least 90% of nutrition and dietetics technician graduates will rank their training at Columbus State as adequate.

Program outcomes data is available upon request. Contact the Program Director/Coordinator for further information.