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Dietetic Technician Program
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SUPERVISED PRACTICE INTERNSHIP
F o o d S e r vi c e ( N U T R 2 9 1 )
These competencies are to be met with a minimum of 150 required hours. For reporting procedures, see directions under
Supervised Practice Internship Materials and Information.
CDT 1.1–3 SCIENT IF IC AND EVIDENCE B AS E O F PR ACT ICE
General understanding of scientific information and research related to the Dietetic Technician level of practice.
Competency
Rotation
CDT 1.1
All
CDT 1.2
CDT 1.3
Food Service or
Community
Food Service
Title
Access data, references, patient education materials, consumer and other information from credible
sources.
Evaluate consumer information to determine if it is consistent with accepted scientific evidence.
Collect performance improvement, financial, productivity or outcomes data and compare it to established
criteria.
CDT 2.1- 4; 2.6- 9 PRO F ESSIO NAL PR AC T IC E EXPECT AT IO NS
Beliefs, values, attitudes and behaviors for the Dietetic Technician level of practice.
Competency
Rotation
CDT 2.1
All
Title
Adhere to current federal regulations and state statutes and rules, as applicable and in accordance with
accreditation standards and the Scope of Dietetics Practice, Standards of Professional Practice and the
Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics.
CDT 2.2
All
Use clear and effective oral and written communication.
CDT 2.3
All
Prepare and deliver sound food and nutrition presentations to a target audience.
CDT 2.4
All
Demonstrate active participation, teamwork and contributions in group setting.
CDT 2.6
All
Participate in professional and community organizations.
CDT 2.7
Food Service or
Clinical
CDT 2.8
All
CDT 2.9
All
Establish collaborative relationships with other health care professionals and support personnel to
effectively deliver nutrition services.
Demonstrate professional attributes within various organizational cultures.
Perform self-assessment, develop goals and objectives and prepare a draft portfolio for professional
development as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Page 1 of 2; Supervised Practice Internship Competencies: Food Service
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Created: 3/25/2014; Rev: 4/8/2014
Supervised Practice Competencies: Food Service
CDT 3.4; 3.6- 7 CL INIC AL AND CUST OMER SERVICES
Development and delivery of information, products and services to individuals, groups and populations at the Dietetic
Technician level of practice.
Competency
CDT 3.4
CDT 3.6
CDT 3.7
Rotation
Food Service or
Community
Food Service
Food Service or
Community
Title
Promote health improvement, food safety, wellness and disease prevention for the general population.
Perform supervisory functions for production and service of food that meets nutrition guidelines, cost
parameters, and health needs.
Modify recipes and menus for acceptability and affordability that accommodate the cultural diversity and
health status of various populations, groups and individuals.
C DT 4.1–2; 4.4–7 PR AC T IC E M AN AG EM ENT AND USE O F RESO URCES
Strategic application of principles of management and systems in the provision of services to individuals and organizations.
Competency
Rotation
CDT 4.1
Food Service
CDT 4.2
Food Service
CDT 4.4
All
CDT 4.5
Food Service
CDT 4.6
CDT 4.7
Food Service or
Clinical
Food Service
Title
Participate in quality improvement and customer satisfaction activities to improve delivery of nutrition
services.
Perform supervisory, education and training functions.
Use current informatics technology to develop, store, retrieve and disseminate information and data.
Participate in development of a plan for a new service including budget.
Assist with marketing clinical and customer services.
Propose and use procedures as appropriate to the practice setting to reduce waste and protect the
environment.
Page 2 of 2; Supervised Practice Internship Competencies: Food Service
TMCC is an EEO/AA institution. See http://eeo.tmcc.edu for more information.
Rev.: 4/8/2014