Dietetic Technician (ASC)

The dietetic technician program at Stark State equips you with the skills, knowledge and competencies needed to become an NDTR and work in a range of settings – from hospitals and nursing homes to public health agencies and community wellness centers. It’s also a solid foundation should you want to grow into higher-level nutrition roles and pursue advanced education.

Major code:  3560
Pre-code:  3561
Health and Public Services Division    
Therapy & Wellness Programs Department

The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing.  Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.

2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026

Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05

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BIO121 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO122 Anatomy and Physiology II can be substituted for BIO127 Human Biology

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MTH124 Statistics should be taken by students planning to transfer to a four-year institution.

This program requires an application (separate from the College).
Please see your advisor to discuss the application process.

Students completing this degree may be eligible to also receive a Dietary Manager One-Year Certificate (3564) and a Dietary Manager Career-Enhancement Certificate (3566).

Full-time Student Advising Notes

Academic Advising

Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.

Course Sequence

The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for full-time associate degree students who plan to finish in two years.

Elective Additional Credit

Self-selection of courses and not following the approved degree program could adversely affect graduation, transfer to a 4-year institution, and financial aid. Visit u-select at http://www.transfer.org/uselect to assist in developing a plan for transferring to another college or university. Students should select Ohio Transfer Module approved and TAG approved courses.

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s degree requirements and course transferability are controlled by the institution to which the student plans to transfer.

Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives

At least 3 credit hours must be a PSY or SOC elective.

Arts and Humanities

Program Learning Outcomes

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

• Access data, references, patient education materials, consumer and other information from credible sources and present to either clients or patients.
• Adhere to current federal regulations and state statutes and rules, as applicable and in accordance with accreditation standards and the Scope of Dietetics Practice, Standards of Professional Practice and the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics.
• Perform specific activities of the nutrition care process as assigned by registered dietitians in accordance with the Scope of Dietetics Practice for individuals, groups, and populations in a variety of settings.
• Participate in quality improvement and customer satisfaction activities to improve delivery of nutrition services.