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  • Dietetics Program Information

     

    Dietetics Program Degree and Certificates

     

    The Dietetics Program offers the following degree and certificates.

    OPEN ADMISSIONS PROGRAMS (No application required)

    The following certificates are open admission programs. Students may enroll into any open admissions program without going through an application process.

    ·         Healthy Meal Planning Occupational Skills Award (9 credits)

    ·         Nutrition Specialist I Certificate (16 credits)

    ·         Food and Nutrition Coach Certificate (44 Credits)

     

    SPECIAL ADMISSIONS PROGRAMS (Application required)

    The following certificate and degree are special admissions programs. Students who wish to pursue the degree or certificate must meet the following requirements to apply.


    Admission Criteria for Certificate in Dietary Manager


    ·         Have a TCC Student Identification Number

    ·         TSI compliant

    ·         Completed  the following two courses with a "B" or better by the end of the semester.

    o   FDNS 1103 Introduction to Dietetics (1 Credit Hours)

    o   HECO 1322 Nutrition and Diet Therapy (3 Credit Hours)

     

    FDNS 1103 and HECO 1322 must be completed with a “B” or better within the last five years from the starting semester.

     

    Admission Criteria for AAS Degree in Dietetic Technician


    ·         Have a TCC Student Identification Number

    ·         TSI compliant

    ·         Completed  the following two courses with a "B" or better by the end of the semester.

    o   FDNS 1103 Introduction to Dietetics (1 Credit Hours)

    o   HECO 1322 Nutrition and Diet Therapy (3 Credit Hours)

     

    FDNS 1103 and HECO 1322 must be completed with a “B” or better within the last five years from the starting semester.

    The Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to:

    ·         Personal transport (which may include stair climbing)

    ·         Standing, walking and/or sitting for long periods of time

    ·         Bending and stretching

    ·         Lifting heavy objects (up to 25 lbs. - 35 lbs.), carrying materials

    ·         Pushing equipment

    ·         Handling sharp equipment or utensils

    ·         Handling hot items

    ·         Vision, hearing, speech and manual dexterity appropriate for   responsibilities

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  • The AAS Degree in Dietetic Technician Program includes Healthy Meal Planning Occupational Skills Award, Certificate in Nutrition Specialist I, and Certificate in Dietary Manager Program.
  • Please select additional certificates that you would like to enroll in.
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  • I have applied to Tarrant County College through a TCC campus registrar, or online.
  • I have read the entire Dietetics Program Selective Admissions Packet
  • I acknowledge that I will meet all TSI requirements for Mathematics, Reading and Writing prior to admission
  • I acknowledge that I am required to meet Dietetics Progarm immunization requirements prior to petitioning for practicum. I acknowledge that I will not be allowed to start practicum without meeting these immunization requirements.
  • I acknowledge that I am required to pass a Drug Screening and Criminal Background Check within 30 days prior to starting of each practicum or anytime thereafter at the request of the instructor/preceptor. If I fail either of these protocols, I acknowledge that I will be dismissed from the program.
  • I acknowledge that I am able to meet the physical requirements in this program. Inability to meet the physical requirements may affect my practicum placement and performance evaluation.
  • I acknowledge that I am required to submit CPR for healthcare providers with practicum petition request.
  • I acknowledge that I have a valid Texas Driver license and a vehicle insurance prior to starting practicum rotation.
  • I acknowledge that I will be required to complete a practicum course (150 hours) for Dietary Manager Program or three practicum courses for Dietetic Technician Program over three semesters (150 hours each) on Wednesday and Friday.
  • I acknowledge that I have reviewed the policies outlined in the Dietetics Program Student Handbook. I agree to abide by all applicable policies of the College and of the Dietetic Technician Program.
  • I am currently enrolled or have completed the prerequisite dietetics courses, FDNS 1103 Introduction to Dietetics and HECO 1322 Nutrition and Diet Therapy, with a ‘B’ or better within the last five years.
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  • Acknowledgements

  •     If the credits have not been transferred in to meet the minimum requirements, please upload an official transcript

    from the college with the application. (If you have 12 credits completed at TCC, transcript is not required)

     

        If you are planning to submit an international (out of the U.S.) transcript, first contact the TCC International Admissions Office at 817-515-5232 to schedule an appointment. Start this process at least eight (8) weeks before the deadline date

     

    **Applicants are encouraged to contact the Dietetic Technician Program, 817-515-3051, prior to the deadline to verify all materials have been received.

     

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