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  • DIT 110: Foodservice Production and Purchasing

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    Students learn how to develop a menu, standardize recipes and incorporate safety and sanitation practices to all processes. Additionally, students explore topics such as food menu cost analysis, facilities, planning, design and equipment selection for a foodservice department. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
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  • DIT 113: Dietetic Practicum Seminar

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    Provided concurrently with Dietetic Practicum 1, this course presents a review of the material presented in Fundamentals of Nutrition, Foods, Foodservice Production and Purchasing and Medical Nutrition Therapy. In addition to providing didactic support for the practicum it enables the students to share and gain by their individual experiences. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    DIT 102, DIT 104, DIT 110, DIT 114, ALH 140  and DIT 125  Corequisite:    DIT 201P 
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  • DIT 114: Medical Nutrition Therapy

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course introduces the student to the concept of modifying the general diet to meet various medical conditions. Principles of patient interviewing, analysis of the patient's nutritional needs and the interpretation of food restrictions in menu planning and food shopping are presented, utilizing the Nutrition Care Process. The physical, psychological and the social needs of the patient are presented with emphasis on their nutritional consequences. This course includes the study of the nutritional care of the patient with upper and lower gastrointestinal disorders, weight management, diabetes and related endocrine disorders, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, enteral feeding, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), liver disorders, renal disease, cancer HIV/AIDS and feeding disabilities. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    DIT 103 and DIT 106  Corequisite:    ALH 140 
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  • DIT 125: Food Protection Certification

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course meets the requirements mandated by the Pennsylvania Food Employee Certification Act. Topics covered included the types and characteristics of pathogenic bacteria, most common types of food borne illnesses, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system, and proper procedures for receiving, storing, preparing and handling foods. This course emphasizes practical application of safe food handling techniques to protect the public health. Students are eligible to sit for a nationally recognized ServSafe Food Manager certification exam. This examination is the final exam for the course. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
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  • DIT 201P: Dietetic Supervised Practice 1

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides an orientation to the practice of dietetics in a health care facility under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian (RD). The principles of nutrition care and foodservice operations are observed and practiced. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    DIT 102, DIT 103,  DIT 104, DIT 105L, DIT 110, DIT 114 and DIT 125  Corequisite:    DIT 113 
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  • DIT 208: Community Nutrition

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course applies the principles of nutrition presented in Fundamentals of Nutrition, Nutrition Assessment and Medical Nutrition Therapy to the community setting. A community needs assessment is utilized with students exploring the social determinants of health that place individuals at risk for chronic health issues. Students explore program development with an understanding of cultural humility, social inequity, inclusion, life cycle needs, and behavioral learning methods while applying the nutrition care process to the community environment. Nutrition education tools/resources are presented and counseling theories are introduced. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    DIT 114  Corequisite:    DIT 209P 
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  • DIT 209P: Dietetic Supervised Practice 2

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course gives each student the opportunity to apply principles discussed in Medical Nutrition Therapy in a community nutrition setting. Each student is expected to learn how community nutrition is similar to and different from clinical nutrition. Each student is also expected to complete a project(s) suggested by the practicum supervisor. The project should be one that fulfills a need of the practicum site while focusing on food, nutrition, wellness and especially nutrition education. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    DIT 114  Corequisite:    DIT 208 
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  • DIT 210: Human Resource Management for Dietetics

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides an overview of the organization and management of foodservice in the health care industry. Students explore the employee selection process, orientation and training of new and established employees, and management of food production personnel. In addition, students learn job analysis procedures, employee evaluation procedures and the principle of work simplification. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
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  • DIT 212: Foodservice Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides information on the food management practices in the hospitality and health care industry. Students learn about various foodservice systems, styles of foodservice, principles of kitchen design, menu merchandising, environmental and waste management systems and management of information systems. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    DIT 104, DIT 110, DIT 125 and DIT 210   
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  • DIT 214: Dietetic Seminar

    1.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides the student with skills necessary to be successful in the completion of the national registry exam and job search process. In addition, this course reviews the process of establishing a professional portfolio, making application for and maintaining registration status. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    Successful completion of three semesters in the Dietetic Technician Program.  
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