Program Mission:

The mission of the Dietetics Program at Los Angeles City College is to prepare graduates for career entry into the profession of Dietetics.

Goals:

1. To prepare students for employment as entry-level Dietetic Technicians, Registered.

Outcome Measure:

a. Employee survey indicates 90% satisfaction with students’ preparation as entry level Dietetic Technicians, Registered.
b. 70% or more of the Dietetic Technician students will complete the program within four years of starting it.
c. 75% of graduates will be employed at least twenty hours per week in entry-level Dietetic Technician positions and/or enroll in a Bachelors degree program within the first twelve months following completion of the DT program.

Student Outcome:

a. 90% of graduates indicate satisfaction of being prepared for entry level Dietetic Technicians, Registered positions.
b. 70% of students will complete program within four years of starting it.
c. 75% of graduates will be employed at least twenty hours per week in entry-level Dietetic Technician positions and/or enroll in a Bachelors degree program within the first twelve months following completion of the DT program.

2. To adequately prepare students to pass the Registration Exam to become Dietetic Technicians, Registered.

Outcome Measure:

80% pass rate on the DTR exam for first time test-takers.

Student Outcome:

100% of students completing Dietetics courses will submit a comprehensive notebook describing how each of the 44 DT competencies were completed and pass the Family and Consumer Studies Department DTR Practice Exam with a score of at least 75%.

3. Include latest technology in all core courses in order to meet the competencies of CADE.

Outcome Measure:

100% of Dietetics courses will include at least one form of computer technology or software.

Student Outcome:

100% of students will be able to word process, make PowerPoint presentations and use nutritional assessment software.

4. To prepare graduates for lifelong learning.

Outcome Measure:

100% of LACC DT graduates will complete 50 hours of continuing education within five years of becoming registered.

Student Outcome:

100% of LACC DT graduates will remain registered for five years after passing the DTR Exam.