Dietary Manager
Community Education
Dietary Manager Certificate Program
Barton-KSU Partnership
The World of Dietetics
K-State's Dietetics Program
Technology Mangement
Curriculum Guides
Dietary Manager
Certificate Program
The Dietary Manager Certificate Program is designed for individuals who
would like to be employed as a manager in food service at nursing homes,
schools, correctional facilities, and hospitals. Students in the program
will gain knowledge and experience in food preparation and management,
nutrition therapy and human resource management. Training is available
through both live (face-to-face) classes as well as online coursework
via Barton's website - www.bartonline.org.
To qualify for the Dietary Manager program, a student must be endorsed by both a facility and a preceptor who is a Registered Dietitian (RD). Students will complete 120 hours of classroom studies and 150 hours of field experience. The RD will serve in cooperation with the lead instructor to provide the field experience training. Field logs will be required and must be completed.
Completion of the Dietary Manager coursework qualifies a student for the national credentialing exam. Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professionals (CDM, CFPP) are nationally recognized as experts in managing dietary operations.
For more information, contact Penny Zimmerman, Coordinator of Healthcare Programs, at 620-792-9298 or email at zimmermanp@bartonccc.edu
Curriculum Guide
Dietary Manager Certificate Program (16 credit hours)
Completion of the coursework and the subsequent national credentialing exam will also provide students the opportunity to gain employment and to generate an income while completing their associate and bachelors degree. Individuals who are already Certified Dietary Managers (CDMs) are ready to pursue their Associate of Science degree and then move forward with their Baccalaureate studies.
Barton-KSU Partnership
Barton Community College
(Barton) and Kansas State University (K-State) have partnered together
in offering educational programs in the field
of dietetics. Barton offers an Associate
of Science degree in dietary management or pre-dietetics. K-State offers a Bachelor of
Science degree in the field of dietetics. Articulation agreements have
been formed guaranteeing a student seamless transition from each academic
program and between the institutions. Each piece of the program is designed
to build upon the other.
Students earning the Dietary Manager credential are set to immediately enter the Associate of Science degree program in dietetics. Those students earning an Associate of Science degree can then immediately begin work towards a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics. The flexibility of the program allows a student to achieve their educational goals while continuing to work in the field.
Barton also offers an Associate of Science in Pre-dietetics. This degree is set up for students who are interested in the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics but do not meet the field experience requirements to complete the dietary manager coursework. Students earning an Associate of Science degree can then immediately begin work towards a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics.
The program conveniently offers the coursework via distance education - online classes! Barton offers coursework via their website, BARTONline. K-State's online course management system is K-State Online.
The World of Dietetics
Registered Dietitians (RDs) are professionals who translate the science of food and nutrition to enhance the well-being of individuals and groups. Many dietitians work in health care facilities such as hospitals and extended care facilities. Dietitians also may be found working in public health settings, school foodservice, pharmaceutical companies, with commodity groups like the Dairy Council or the Beef Council, in private counseling practice, etc. The list goes on and on! The broad range of opportunities for practice within dietetics provides RDs with maximum flexibility as they move through their professional careers.
With growing public interest in nutrition and wellness, the demand for dietitians continues to exceed supply. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites dietetics as a field of opportunity in the coming decade. Dietetics offers students the chance to combine their interest in food and nutrition with the privilege of meeting the needs of individuals or groups desiring to maintain, improve, or restore health in all stages of the life cycle. RDs are the only health professionals trained specifically in foods and nutrition, and thus are viewed as the nutrition experts.
Careers in Dietetics
Clinical nutrition practice
Foodservice management in institutional or commercial operations
Private practice, consulting, nutrition counseling
Pharmaceutical sales
Foodservice layout and design
Radio, TV, print media
Sports nutrition
Child nutrition programs including school foodservice
Education and research
K-State's Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
The dietetics program at Kansas State University is recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates. By utilizing multimedia delivery systems, K-State offers the professional courses of the dietetics degree program via distance education.
The didactic program in dietetics (DPD) meets the academic requirements set forth by the American Dietetic Association. Upon completion of the didactic program, students must apply and be accepted into an accredited dietetic internship in order to qualify to take the national examination to become a registered dietitian. The didactic program is available by distance to both in-state and out-of-state students.
Program Sequence & Transferability
Representatives from both institutions have worked hard to develop a seamless articulation agreement to ensure that students are taking courses that will apply towards either degree. Barton and K-State offer academic advising to assist students with their programs of study.
Curriculum Guides
Bachelors of Science in Dietetics – Didactic Program for Dietary Managers
Bachelors of Science in Dietetics – Didactic Program (for pre-dietetics)
What are the costs?
Distance education courses cost more, but the convenience of online learning cannot be beat!!! Classes on BARTONline cost $130 per credit hour. K-State's online courses cost approximately $350 per credit hour. **Tuition and fees are subject to change. Students should check with their advisor or the institution for the most current tuition and fee prices.
** Students are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov. You may also contact Barton's Financial Aid Department at 620-792-9270 or K-State's Student Financial Assistance Office at 785-532-6420.
Interested? Want more information?
Contact Marsha Finley, Barton's Advisor, at 815-895-5267 (phone), 815-895-5274 (fax), or finleym@bartonccc.edu for Dietary Manager training and/or an Associate Degree.
For information on a bachelors degree in Dietetics, contact Karla Girard, Dietetics Distance Education Coordinator, at 785-532-5664 (9:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.) or kgirard@ksu.edu.
For more information check out the following websites:
BARTONline: www.bartonline.org
EduKan: www.edukan.org
K-State Online: www.online.ksu.edu and www.dce.ksu.edu/dietetics/
Technology Management
K-State offers a Technology Management degree which provides a solid understanding of the fundamental areas in management: finance, accounting, business, and marketing. This degree is designed for students who have completed the A.S. degree in Dietary Management program at Barton Community College and want to or need to pursue a Bachelor's degree in a business related area. The curriculum is designed to prepare the student for the diverse environment of the business world as it relates to Dietary Management. By combining a technical area of concentration with advanced business studies, you can be a professional who has the practical and leadership skills to move forward in business.
Curriculum GuidES
Bachelor of Science Degree – Technology Management
For more information contact Jennifer Pfortmiller, 620-786-1188, jdunn@k-state.edu or
bartondce@k-state.edu
Dietary Manager Certificate Program (16 credit hours)
Bachelors of Science in Dietetics – Didactic Program for Dietary Managers
Bachelors of Science in Dietetics – Didactic Program (for pre-dietetics)
Bachelor of Science Degree – Technology Management