Course Description

• The course consists of 120 hours of classroom experience and 150 hours of field experience. The projects and experiences can be completed at your job.
• The course is approved by the Dietary Managers Association (DMA) for the training of dietary or food service personnel preparing to become Certified Dietary Managers. The pass-rate for students has been excellent.
• Study at home at your own pace and without disruption to your work. In fact, you may find that taking the course enhances your job performance.
• Although you never enter a classroom, if you have questions or need advice, our faculty members are as close as your telephone or e-mail.
• If you select to complete your course by CD-ROM, please check this format on the application. You must have either Microsoft Word 97 or newer, or Corel Word Perfect Suite 8 to use the CD-ROM. Assignments may be e-mailed to your instructor if you choose.

Course Content

The lessons are divided into three units according to DMA's required curriculum pattern:

UNIT I: Administrative and Personnel Management
UNIT II: Nutrition and Nutritional Care
UNIT III: Systems Management

Course Materials

Your course tuition includes all of the course materials required except textbooks. Included in your course materials are Student Units and a Preceptor's Manual. Textbooks are ordered and paid for separately, as described in Textbooks & Ordering.

Additional Courses Available

Through UND's Division of Continuing Education, you can also update your knowledge, develop your skills, and earn DMA continuing education hours all through correspondence. Please call our office for a current catalog of CEU courses.