The certificate program prepares the student for certification as a dietetic service supervisor. The DSS, working under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian in long- term care facilities, would schedule and supervise the food service employees, order food, screen newly admitted patients for chewing and swallowing needs, meet with other health care team members to discuss issues related to the food intake of the residents, and be familiar with all positions within that department. The DSS is also qualified to work in food service for assisted-living, acute care or adult day care centers.
The certificated program is a 16 unit program which can be completed in 1 year for full-time students and is approved/certified by the California State Department of Health Services.
Orientation Sessions
To learn more about the program and to assist you with your planning and admission process, the following orientations will be offered on the Mesa College campus on the following dates and times:
| February 28 (Tuesday), Room LRC 208 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
| March 26 (Monday), Room LRC 208 | 6:00-7:00pm |
| * May 1 (Tuesday), Room LRC 208 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
Orientations are held each semester.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend one of the orientations.
*this orientation is MANDATORY for students that will be participating in the directed clinical practice for fall 2012.
Elizabeth Chu, M.S., R.D, Professor of Nutrition
DSS Program Director
619 388-2209
Office: B106-I
Email: echu@sdccd.edu