Dietary Manager Certificate (C45310)

Admission Information

Admission to the general college does not guarantee admission to the Dietary Manager program. Students applying for admission to the Gaston College Dietary Manager program MUST meet the following requirements for GENERAL ADMISSION to the college before being accepted into the Dietary Manager program:

1. Submit to the Gaston College Office of Admissions a completed Application for Admission.
2. Request an official high school transcript (sealed and unopened) be mailed to the Gaston College Office of Admissions, 201 Highway 321 S., Dallas, NC 28034-1499. The documentation listed below can be submitted in the place of a traditional high school transcript.
   a. Official Adult High School Transcript
   b. Official copies of GED scores
   c. Official transcript from International Correspondence School
   d. Official transcript from Home School
   e. Official transcript from a regionally accredited college or university reflecting an Associate Degree or higher.
3. Request that all colleges from where credit was received submit official transcripts (sealed and unopened) the Gaston College Office of Admissions if you intend to earn transferable credits or to prove that course prerequisites have been satisfied.
4. Schedule and take the placement test. Students who score 500 or higher on the Verbal or Critical Reading portion of the SAT are not required to take the Writing and Reading portions of the placement test. Students who scored 500 or higher on the Mathematics portion of the SAT are not required to take the Mathematics portion of the placement test. Official test score results must be no more than five (5) years old and they must be received and evaluated by the Gaston College Office of Admissions.
   Students who score a 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT will be exempted from the Writing portion of the college’s placement test. Students who score a 21 or higher on the Reading portion of the ACT will be exempted from the Reading portion of the college’s placement test. Students who score a 22 or higher on the Mathematics portion of the ACT will be exempted from the Math portion of the college’s placement test. Official test score results must be no more than 5 years old and they must be received and evaluated by the Gaston College Office of Admissions.
5. Complete the New Student Online Orientation for Gaston College. Visit www.gastoncollegeonline.com and click the register button in the top right corner. You will need an active email address and your student ID number to register. Login and complete orientation after receiving an email with your username and password.
6. International students must meet all admission requirements listed under General Admission Requirements. Proof of English proficiency is required. This may be established by making a minimum score of 540 (207 on the computer) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
7. Applicants must be 18 years of age. 

Note: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Gaston College Application for Admission at least six weeks prior to enrolling to ensure that their information is processed. New Student Orientation is required for first semester students. The date you complete orientation determines the date you will be advised and registered. Completing this as soon as possible will give you an earlier date. You will be assigned an advising and registering date when orientation is complete. To be eligible for Academic Advising and Registration, you MUST complete orientation online.

Additional Requirements To Be Eligible To Submit An Application

1. Prior to entering the Dietary Manager Program, you should complete coursework up to MAT 070 , RED 090 , ENG 090 , and SCI 090 .
2. Applicants should be aware that travel in “out-of-service” areas my be required for clinical fieldwork.
3. Must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better in required college courses.
4. Must have grades of “C” or better in all related courses.
5. Must have completed the required Biology and Chemistry courses within ten (10) years from the date of application to the program.
6. Compliance Section: Criminal Background Checks, Fingerprinting, and Annual Drug Screening. In order to comply with current Student-Facility Affiliation Agreements and Gaston College’s Compliance, students admitted into the Dietetic Technician Program will be required to complete and follow the instruction of the Compliance Section in their packet. Students must have a successful Criminal Background check, Fingerprinting, and Drug Screens according to Gaston College procedures before being placed in a clinical facility. The facility reserves the right to deny the student access to the facility. If the student is denied access, the student will not be allowed to enroll in the program. Completion of clinical experience is required for the satisfactory completion of the program. More information will be provided upon conditional acceptance into the program.

Note: Criminal Background Search - You must complete a background search using www.CertifiedBaackground.com Please follow the student instructions, using the package code at the bottom of the form in your student packet. Be prepared to pay a base fee of $36 with a Visa or MasterCard. Additional fees may apply if you have resided in other states or used other names. You will be given your own code to go back into the program to access your search results. Allow at least 2-5 day for the search to be completed. You must forward results or code to Compliance Specialist.

Note: Fingerprint Results - Please follow the student instruction in your packet. (1) Obtain your fingerprint card from you local law-enforcement office (cost approximately $10.99); (2) Complete the FBI Applicant Inform Form; (3) Obtain a money order for $18 payable to the Treasure of the United States; and (4) Mall all documents to the FBI address given on the instruction sheet. The results will be mailed to you - you must forward to the Compliance Specialist.

Note: Drug Screening - Please follow the student instructions in your packet. (1) Be prepared to prepay for the test ($36.00); (2) Report to a LabCorp site; (3) Present the “Collection Authorization Form” and a photo ID; and (4) Get a receipt. The results should be sent by fax (704.922.8943) or mail to the Compliance Specialist.

Gaston College
Attn: Compliance Specialist
David Belk Cannon Building, Room 159
201 Highway 321 South
Dallas, NC 28034
For further questions, please call
704.922.2275

1.  CPR Certification: The student must be currently certified in Adult/Child/Infant (BLS) CPR. Student may take a local course at the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or take an online BLS CPr course at www.CPRTODAY.com ($29.95) or www.onlineAHA.org ($19.95). You must submit a copy of the CPR certification card prior to beginning the program.
2. A completed North Carolina Community College Student Medical Form documenting satisfactory emotional and physical health is required prior to beginning the program.

Health Requirements

1. Physical health is defined as being free of disabling or contagious disease, being able to perform fine and gross motor skills, and being able to perform normal weight-bearing activities.
   A completed health form documenting satisfactory emotional and physical health is required before entrance into the program. The due date for the health requirements will be announced by the Dietary Manager Program Director.
2. Emotional health is defined as reacting appropriately to stressful situations, withstanding everyday environmental stresses with little difficulty, using healthy coping mechanisms, and understanding one’s own ability to cope with stressful situations.
   Assessment of emotional health of applicants is made through the use of physical examinations, references, letters from psychiatrists or therapists if intensive therapy is in progress or has occurred, and psychological evaluations, if necessary.
   

Dietary Managers Curriculum

• DET 220 Dietetic Technician V (10 Credit Hours)