Menu

NF BannerCertificates


Nutrition Certificate

E0353

This certificate is designed to give students basic knowledge and skills in nutrition science, food science, food preparation, and food safety and sanitation. These core courses provide the necessary skills for those seeking entry-level employment as nutrition assistants or dietary service workers in hospital or school food service or with commUnity agencies such as The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Head Start.

Required Courses:

Course Units
HRM 52 Food Safety and Sanitation
1.5
NF 1 Introduction to Nutrition as a Career
1.5
NF 20 Principles of Foods
3.0
NF 25 Essentials of Nutrition or
NF 25H Essentials of Nutrition - Honors
3.0
Total Units 9.0
 

Recommended Elective

Course Units
NF 91 Work Experience in Nutrition and Dietetics 1.0 - 3.0