Program Overview

The Dietary Management Certificate program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to oversee the dietary and nutritional needs of individuals in a variety of healthcare settings (e.g. hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities). This one-year, fully approved program combines academic coursework with practical field experience, ensuring students gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on expertise in food service management. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the nationally recognized Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional credentialing exam. 

Whether you’re looking to start a new career or advance in the field of food service and nutrition, the Dietary Management Certificate program at NSCC provides the foundation and credentials needed to succeed in this growing industry.

Program Highlights

  • Approved by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals.

  • Industry professionals guide practical field experience.

  • Prepares students for leadership roles in food service and dietary management.

  • Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional credentialing exam.

Program Details

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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Students will study topics such as food safety, nutrition, menu planning, and personnel management, while also participating in supervised fieldwork. This blend of classroom learning and real-world application prepares graduates to excel in food service operations.

Courses include:

  • The Science of Nutrition
  • Food Safety, Sanitation, and Cost
  • Food Preparation
  • Introduction to Dietary Management
  • Intro to Clinical Dietetics

View and print the required courses for the Dietary Management Certificate program.

NSCC GUIDED PATHWAY

Graduates of the Dietary Management Certificate program are qualified to pursue entry-level management roles in hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, assisted living centers, correctional institutions, and other food service settings in roles such as:

  • Health Director
  • Food Inspector
  • Food Service Manager
  • Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional

Credits earned in this certificate program can be applied toward the Nutritional Science and Diet Technology Associate of Science Degree at NSCC, offering a pathway for continued professional growth and advancement in the field.

For more information or to apply, visit the Nutritional Science and Diet Technology page.

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Accreditation

North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Approved by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)

NSCC’s Dietary Manager Certificate is approved by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP). Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply to take the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam. Successfully writing the exam will enable students to become a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) as well as an ANFP member. Students are also eligible for Pre-Professional ANFP membership. Information on ANFP membership and accreditation can be found by contacting:

Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
PO Box 3610,
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 800-323-1908

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