Nutrition and Dietetics Certificate

The program is comprised of a three-day orientation, 5 months of clinical nutrition, 2 months of foodservice management, and 1 month of community nutrition. Each rotation contains a series of competencies, objectives, activities, and assignments that must be completed in order to receive credit for the hours completed. Formal evaluations will be received by each intern at the end of each rotation, and will indicate whether or not the intern has successfully completed the competencies and objectives for that particular rotation. All interns will complete at least 1200 supervised practice hours during the 32-week period. Weekly reports by interns are sent to program director to monitor intern progress and compliance with all policies. Intern progress will be evaluated by the preceptors following each rotation and there will be a formal evaluation between the intern and site coordinator at midterm and again at the end of the program. At the successful completion of all program requirements, interns are eligible for a verification statement and allowed to sit for the Registration examination for dietitians.