Dietetic Education Program Certificates
Many of the following certificates also meet some of the requirements for the Nutrition & Dietetic Technician (NDT) AAS Degree. Students interested in working towards a NDTAAS degree or needing information about CDM certificates are encouraged to contact the DEP Program Advisor at diettechadvisor@centralaz.edu or schedule a phone call.
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Certifying Board for Dietary Managers Pathways I and IIIb-ANFP Approved Program
This certificate is for experienced foodservice workers and/or supervisors with roles in healthcare facilities and various other food service establishments. The DMT Certificate at Central Arizona College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for individuals with a minimum of two years of institutional food service management experience that meets the eligibility requirements of CBDM Pathway III(b) to sit for the National Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Credentialing Exam.
Course Requirements:
Total Credits: 7
NTR105 ServSafe (1) (No certification, preparation only)
NTR223 Food Service Management (3)
NTR240 Clinical Nutrition (3)
Students must earn:
-a grade of a C or better in each required class;
-a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale;
-a minimum of 3 earned CAC credits numbered 100 or above;
-a minimum of 7 semester credits
This certificate is a proven successful pathway (CBDM Pathway I) to obtain the nationally recognized credentials CDM and CFPP. CDM, CFPPs are nationally recognized experts at managing foodservice operations. Many CDMs work in healthcare, nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, senior living communities, or hospitals. Some CDMs work in correctional facilities, schools, and the military, others work for corporations. Certified Dietary Managers (CDMs) are trained and qualified to manage menus, food purchasing, and food preparation; and to apply nutrition principles, document nutrition information, ensure food safety, manage work teams, and much more. Our program requires 11 credits that can be done online and part -time in three (3) semesters. The required internship can usually be done in YOUR facility. Upon completion of this certificate, students are eligible to sit for the National Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Credentialing Exam. (Individuals that have two years of institution foodservice management experience, may qualify for CBDM Pathway IIIb).
Course Requirements
Total Credits: 11
NTR105 ServSafe (1) (No certificate, preparation only)
NTR223 Food Service Management (3)
NTR240 Clinical Nutrition (3)
NTR196 Dietary Manager Internship (4)
Students must earn:
-a grade of a C or better in each required class;
-a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale;
-a minimum of 3 earned CAC credits numbered 100 or above;
-a minimum of 11 semester credits
Dietary Manager Internship Information for Nutrition and Foodservice Professional Training (NFSPT) Certificate Program (CBDM Pathway I):
The DM Internship requires a minimum of 150 hours of practical experience coordinated by the Dietetic Education Program Director and Preceptor(s). From the 150 hours, 50 precepted hours are required with 25 directly supervised by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or with the approval of the program director, a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) with at least one year of practitioner experience. The remaining 25 hours are directly supervised by a CDM, CFPP, DTR or RDN. In the absence of an RD, DTR or CDM, CFPP and with the approval from the program director, other healthcare foodservice professionals such as Executive Chefs and Directors of Foodservice who have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in non-commercial foodservice with third-party oversight such as CMS, TJC, State Department of Health, etc., can precept the foodservice field experience. Additionally, the intern must document at least 100 hours compiling a portfolio that will be submitted to the CAC Instructor.
Prior to beginning the internship experience, interns are required to find a facility and preceptor. Also, interns are required to review the Certified Dietary Manager Pathway I Handbook which includes information on the legal and ethical aspects specific to internships for nutrition professionals. Preceptor and student paperwork as well as an agreement between the facility and CAC needs to be completed before interns start their Dietary Manager Internship.
DM Projects:
Project A – Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy
Project B – Management of Food Service
Project C – Human Resource Management
Project D – Sanitation and Food Safety
For information about obtaining a Pre-professional ANFP Membership, please click below:
Approved since 1988 by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP). The ANFP Program Review Committee has granted full approval to the online Nutrition and Foodservice Professional Training Program (formerly known as Dietary Manager Training Program) through August 31, 2028.
National Certification (Credentialing Exam)
Students who complete the DMT or the NFSPT certificate are eligible to earn two credentials, Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) by taking a National Certification Exam offered by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals. The CDM/CFPP exam is offered year-round at more than 200 approved computer testing centers. At this time, CDM/CFPP exam applications and fees are only accepted online. Please refer to Exam Candidate Handbook.
For questions about the CDM Credentialing Exam, please contact:
Certifying Board for Dietary Managers
www.cbdmonline.org
Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals
www.anfponline.org
Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)/Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
PO Box 3610
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 800.323.1908 or 630.587.6336
Fax: 630.587.6308
E-mail: info@ANFPonline.org
Website: www.anfponline.org info@ANFPonline.org or info@CBDMonline.org
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The NDTAAS Degree includes two stackable nutrition certificates:
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- Community Nutrition Worker
- Nutrition & Health Promotion
Community Nutrition Worker Certificate Requirements:
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- All new NDT students interested in the NDT program are initially required to choose the Community Nutrition Worker (CNW) Certificate as their program of study at CAC.
- Completion of the CNW certificate program is a requirement (in addition to the four pre-requisite courses) for admission into the NDT Program. All courses for the CNW certificate must be completed before officially starting the NDT program.
- Once students complete this certificate and are accepted into the NDT program, they will fill out a change of program of study and declare the NDTAAS degree as their program of study at CAC.
- Review the NDTAAS suggested degree map below to see how this certificate requirement fits into the timeline for completing the NDT program.
Information about the two stackable nutrition certificates:
Community Nutrition Worker (CNW) Certificate: This certificate develops skills and competencies in the area of food, nutrition and wellness for public health. It is specifically geared toward employees who work for WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. VENA competencies have been correlated with this curriculum.
Nutrition and Health Promotion (NHP) Certificate: This certificate is designed to provide knowledge and training for people who are working with individuals who need education and coaching to lead a healthy lifestyle. This certificate is based on health promotion and disease prevention. This certificate is beneficial to individuals working in fitness centers, health food stores, weight loss centers, wellness centers, school foodservice as well as Certified Nursing Assistants, and continuing education for allied health and paraprofessionals.
