DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION FOR DIETARY TECHNCIAN

Duration: Two years

Day: Monday – Friday

Time: 09:00 hours – 15:00 hours

 

Entry Requirements:

  1. Four CXC subjects, Grades 1-4 including Food and Nutrition, Mathematics, English Language and a science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Integrated Science or Human and Social Biology).
  2. Successful completion of the Firstyear Household Management Programme or CVQ Level One in Commercial Food Preparation.
  3. Contingency Fee: $ 24,500 (non-refundable)
  4. Contingency Fee: $ 24, 500.00 (non-refundable)
  5. Two recent passport sized photographs
  6. One recent recommendation from the Principal of the last school you attended, a Justice of Peace or Clergyman.
  7. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Applicant must attain the age of 18 before August 31 of the academic year he/she is applying to gain entry.
  8. Persons who are 28 years and older are considered mature applicants. If a mature applicant does not have traditional qualifications, the institution will consider the relevant experience as well as their educational background.
  9. A mature student is someone who will be aged 28 years or over at the start of their course.
  10. As a mature student, your application is guaranteed to be given additional consideration, relating to your relevant academic, professional and life experiences.

Medical Requirement: All students MUST have a valid food handlers’ certificate.

Programme Description

This programme was introduced into our curriculum to fulfil the need for more trained Dietary and Nutrition professionals. Students upon successful completion of this programme will work along with Registered Dietitian to plan, prepare and serve meals to patients with specific Dietary and Nutritional needs (Dr Karen Cummings, Minister within the Ministry of Public Health, 2018)

Dietary Technicians can work in a variety of settings, such as Hospitals, Assisted Living Facilities, Schools,  Geriatric Homes, Childcare Centres, Health & Sports Clubs to name a few. Working with people of all ages, nutrition assistants design meal plans and educate clients on proper nutrition. They may work independently or under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist or Registered Nurse

Students spend the first three semesters mastering the concepts related to the programme. In the last semester, mandatory work attachment exposes them to hands-on experience before entering the work of work.

Core Subjects

  • Food Safety and Hygiene
  • Nutrition
  • Nutrition for the Life Cycle
  • Food Preparation 1& 2
  • Food, Animal and Raw Materials
  • General Chemistry
  • Food Science
  • Meal Management & Catering
  • Community Nutrition
  • Microbiology
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Plants, Animals and Raw Materials
  • Food Science

Support Subject Areas

  • Culinary Maths
  • Language and Communication
  • Small Business Entrepreneurial
  • Health and Fitness
  • First Aid
  • Community Studies
  • Research Methods
  • Information Technology

Career Paths: Clinical Dietetics, Food and Nutrition Manager, Public Health Nutrition, Education and Research, Consultant.