MATC 2026-27 Catalog

DIETNT – DMS

DIETNT-151

Credits:4

DIETNT-109

Credits:3

DIETNT-134

Credits:1

Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Coordinated Practice Students learn through clinic activities to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for conditions in adults at low to moderate risk in acute healthcare facilities. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10 313-1). Complete DIETNT-123 and DIETNT-151 with a grade of C or higher. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-152 and DIETNT-160. DIETNT-135 Credits:2 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 Coordinated Practice Students obtain clinical experiences in coordination with DIETNT-125 didactic learning activities in the classroom. Students learn, through clinic activities, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the medical nutrition therapy (MNT) of patients in acute care, long term care and outpatient settings. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). Complete DIETNT-123, DIETNT-124, DIETNT-151 and DIETNT-152. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-125. DIETNT-136 Credits:3 Medical Nutrition Therapy Field Experience Through clinical experiences, students apply medical nutrition therapy and community principles in a healthcare facility or community health program. Career opportunities and preparation for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) registration exam will be discussed in a lecture format. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). Complete DIETNT-106, DIETNT-107, DIETNT-123, DIETNT-151, DIETNT-160, DIETNT-108, DIETNT-118, DIETNT-124, DIETNT-134, DIETNT-152, DIETNT-156, DIETNT-166, DIETNT-125, DIETNT-135, DIETNT-157, DIETNT-167 and DIETNT-155. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-146 and DIETNT-170. DIETNT-146 Credits:3 Food and Nutrition Management Field Experience Through clinical experiences, students apply management principles by completing department projects according to pertinent regulatory standards. Career opportunities and preparation for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) registration exam will be discussed in a lecture format. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Program (10-313-1). Complete DIETNT-106, DIETNT-107, DIETNT-123, DIETNT-151, DIETNT-160, DIETNT-108, DIETNT-118, DIETNT-124, DIETNT-134, DIETNT-152, DIETNT-156, DIETNT-166, DIETNT-125, DIETNT-135 and DIETNT-157. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-136 and DIETNT-170.

Nutrition for Dietetics This course is a study of nutrients and the nutritional care process, including application to a clinic/lab supervised by a quali fi ed preceptor. This course meets the nutrition care requirement of the Dietary Manager program. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). DIETNT-152 Credits:3 Physiology for Dietetics The physiology of human organ systems will be studied as it relates to nutrient requirements in health and disease. Organ systems emphasized include renal, liver, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, sensory, lymphatic, respiratory and cardiovascular. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313 1). Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-160. DIETNT-155 Credits:3 Community Nutrition This course exposes the student to the available nutrition and health resources in the community including the utilization of local, state, and federal nutrition education and food supplement programs. It prepares the student to identify the nutritional and educational needs of community groups to plan and develop culturally appropriate nutrition interventions that involve health promotion and disease prevention. The student learns through material discussions, service learning projects, guest speakers, skill-building activities and fi eld trips. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1) or Community Health and Nutrition Navigator program (10-539-3). Complete DIETNT-151 or HEALTH-110. DIETNT-156 Credits:2 Nutrition in the Life Cycle The nutrient and nutritional counseling needs for normal growth and optimal health throughout the life cycle are explored. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1) or the Community Health and Nutrition Navigator program (10-539-3). Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-151 or HEALTH-110. DIETNT-157 Credits:3 Food Service Management 2 Students learn management techniques in planning, organizing, controlling, delegating and communicating to meet the needs of the various healthcare systems and their regulatory agencies. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10 313-1). Complete DIETNT-108, DIETNT-118 and DIETNT-106 or ServSafe Certi fi cate.

Food Science Students utilize scienti fi c and medical nutrition therapy principles involved in the preparation of food to provide optimum nutrition and palatability. Laboratory preparation techniques emphasize food quality, sanitation and safety. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). DIETNT-118 Credits:1 Food Service Management 1 Coordinated Practice Basic principles of food service management, human resource management and sanitation are applied in a clinical setting. This course meets the food service management requirement of the Dietary Manager program. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1) and instructor consent. Complete one of the following courses: CULART-100, CULMGT-112 or DIETNT-106. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-108. DIETNT-120 Credits:3 Nutrition for Living This is an internet/Blackboard course focusing on practical solutions for everyday nutritional needs. Nutrition and menu planning tips will be reviewed for preventable diseases and the life cycle. DIETNT-123 Credits:1 Fundamentals of Dietetics The college policies as well as nutrition and dietetics organizations are explained. Students are exposed to standards of practice to function as a nutrition and dietetics healthcare team member. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Students learn to access, plan, implement and evaluate the nutritional and educational needs of individuals at low to moderate nutritional risk. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10 313-1). Complete DIETNT-151 and DIETNT-123. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-152 and DIETNT-160. DIETNT-125 Credits:4 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 A continuation of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) 1, with emphasis on conditions of moderate to high nutritional risk. Students also evaluate the relevant scienti fi c literature and develop personal resource fi les for professional practice. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10 313-1). Complete DIETNT-124 and DIETNT-134. (10-313-1). DIETNT-124 Credits:3

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