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CDM Flyer - 2010 | |
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Course Description
An Online Program designed to meet the educational needs of individuals desiring to work as Dietary Managers. Dietary Managers work together with Registered Dietitians to provide quality nutritional care for patients/residents. They are involved in food procurement services, sanitation, food and safety, as well as administrative personnel management. This program consists of one to two lessons per week and 150 hours of field experience training. The program is approved by the Dietary Manager Association (DMA) and is designed to prepare graduates to take the National Credentialing Exam to become a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).
Program Information
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Length of Program Classes Begin Registration Dates Admission Requirements* |
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Eight Months January, May, September One month prior to start of classes. High School Diploma or GED |
Application
For your convenience, you can apply online by submitting your application form. There is no application fee. Enrollment Forms can be mailed to: 426 Highway 91 Elizabethton, TN 37643 (Include a copy of your High School Diploma or GED with application).
Instructors: Phyllis Ensor, CDM, CFPP |
Sherry Kyker, Rd, LD |
Program Director: Patricia Roark.
Required Textbooks
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Textbooks Food Service Management & Food Safety Medical Nutrition Therapy Dietary Manager Training Preceptor Guide |
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Cost* $75.00 $66.00 $28.00 |
Note: Each student would need a Lab Coat and a Name Pin for field training experience. Computer Hardware/Software Requirements
The minimum requirements can be found at the Tennessee Board of Regents website. Please note that Microsoft Word must be used to submit assignments.
Awards|
Certificate - Dietary Manager Training Program Certified Dietary Manager - CDM - (Upon passing exam) CDM credential exam is given in March and October each year Cost of exam is $375.00 |
Cost
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1st Term: Tuition and Fees - (Jan-Apr) Textbooks - Approx. (inc S/H) Liability Insurance 2nd Term: Tuition and Fees (May-Aug) Total Program Cost |
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$762.00 $189.00 $15.00 $762.00 $1,728.00 |
Payment Options
You can pay through money orders, credit cards, Pell Grant, TN Lottery Scholarship. This program qualifies for the Federal Pell Grant and the Tennessee Lottery Scholarship. Please include the school code - 005281 - on the FAFSA Application for Student Aid. If you are being sponsored by a facility, the facility would need to pay by check or credit card. Books cannot be shipped until payment is received.
For additional information about the program, please call 423-543-0070, or toll-free 1-888-986-2368 between 8 am - 4 pm EST.
Expected Salary & Employment Options| Average Annual Salary | |
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$40,374 |