饮食技术员AS学位是ACEND认可的为期两年的计划，您可以全日制或非全日制学习。饮食技术人员通过营养引导其他人朝着更健康的方向发展。训练与注册营养师合作，以协助菜单计划，饮食指导和在学校，医院，度假村或高级生活场所购买食物。该课程将课堂理论与实验室和实践环境相结合。该计划包括在注册营养师的指导下，在医院，长期护理机构和社区计划等场所进行的450小时有监督的练习。
The dietetic technician AS degree is a two-year ACEND-accredited program, which you may pursue on a full- or part-time basis. Dietetic technicians guide others toward better health through nutrition. Train to work with a registered dietitian to assist with menu planning, diet instruction and food purchasing in schools, hospitals, resorts or senior living facilities. The coursework integrates classroom theory with laboratory and practice settings. The program includes 450 hours of supervised practice under the direction of registered dietitians in settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community-based programs. The Dietetic Technician program prepares students to function at the generalist level of dietetic care under the supervision of a registered dietician. Duties include supervision of employees, menu planning, diet instruction, food purchasing and supervision of food production. The multi-disciplinary training (culinary, hospitality and dietetics) will enable graduates to use culinary arts and food service management skills in a variety of traditional and non-traditional job settings.