The Dietary Manager Independent Learning Program at the Department of Distance Learning, Auburn University, 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.

The program can be completed entirely at your home and work-site by using a local mentor of your own choosing and by submitting assignments by mail. This provides a convenient way of increasing your professional level without having to leave your work or family to attend a traditional campus-based program.

The carefully designed program includes over 2,000 pages of course text, textbooks, audio cassettes, and the use of a local mentor to guide you through the clinical and on-the-job experiences required in this program. This unique combination of educational elements assures that your educational experience will be of the highest quality.

California Residents please note: The State of California requires that you be a graduate of a state-approved program. Independent Learning courses that are approved by Dietary Manager Association (DMA) are not recognized as meeting the requirements for a ?state approved? program. The state further suggests professional development courses must be pursued through their community colleges. Questions regarding the inaccessibility of community colleges in your area should be directed to California Department of Health Services, Licensing and Certification Office (916) 552-8689.

Prepare for Professional Advancement

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