The Dietary Manager Independent Study Program is a high-quality self-paced professional development program. The program is designed for use by food service employees in the health-care field, particularly those in nursing home and hospital food service organizations. It has also been used successfully by food service employees in correctional facilities, public schools, and other institutional settings which include the provision of patient care.

In the Dietary Manager Program, you can:

• Continue your education on the job
• Prepare for professional advancement
• Qualify for membership in the Dietary Managers Association
• Polish your professional skills under direct supervision by an approved clinical instructor in your facility
• Receive comments, evaluations, and guidance from Auburn University graders