Newsletter Recently, I had the extraordinary opportunity for a 10 day vaca on in Taiwan. Taiwan is a small island off of the coast of mainland China. The capitol city of Taiwan is Taipei and it is similar to New York City in density, traffic and popula on. My experiences were plen ful, enough to write a short story. For the me being I will share with you some of the outstanding highlights. Upon our arrival via China Airlines we had crossed the Interna onal Dateline on a 15 hour flight out of LA. Taiwan is 15 hours ahead of California and Arizona. We le on a Thursday a ernoon and arrived on Friday night. Our first tour was a drive by of Taipei 101 (the second tallest building in the world at 101 stories). The first four floors of Taipei are all designer stores e.g. Coach, Gucci and Tiffany s. Taipei 101: Vaca on and Educa on Diete c Educa on Program Publica on No. 52 April 2016 Then we went to a fantas c and historic Buddhist Temple and an open air night market. The night market is famous for authen c cuisine and cheap goods. Being on an island means that most of the proteins (cuisine) eaten Taipei 101 are harvested from the ocean. I m not a fan of fish, octopus, squid and mollusks and a er watching a lady eat a live squid at the market, I lost my appe te. Between my food aversions and food allergies I was s ll able to live on mainly rice and noodles for 10 days. Oh, and McDonald s tastes the same in Taiwan as it does in the USA. Buddhist Temple When asked what my favorite experiences were in Taiwan, my reply was difficult because the en re trip was outstanding. This ONCE in a life me experience was made possible because my husband and his siblings a ended the Taipei American School (TAS) while their dad was sta oned there during the Vietnam War in the early 1970 s. The reason for the trip was to a end the TAS 2016 Worldwide High School Reunion. A 150 alumni and guests a ended this reunion, literally from around the world. My favorite experience was mee ng the alum at the reunion and discovering how many of them were working in extremely important jobs. Aerospace, engineering and various government jobs to name a few. Giant Live Orchid in the Lobby of The Grand Hotel My second favorite experience was visi ng TAS the s ll exis ng K 12 school. The school my husband a ended was torn down and replaced with a stateof the art school. In the sixth grade students are issued lap tops to use for both school work and personal enjoyment. The curriculum for all areas of study at TAS are outstanding. I was especially intrigued by the Robo cs Lab where students were working on their projectsduring Spring Break! Like I said it was a ONCE in a life me experience, with the emphasis on ONCE. Lisa and Sister In Law Susan at the Taipei American School Best Regards, Lisa Koehring, MS, RDN, CDM, CFPP, SNS Director DEP Newsle er No. 52 Page 1
Graduate Success Stories By Kim Bentley, M.Ed., NDTR Tracye Dixon, DTR Elevator Ride to Success! Gradua ng in December 2013 and before taking the DTR Na onal Creden aling Exam, Tracye Dixon applied for several jobs at WIC during her last semester of school. None of the applica ons were frui ul in ge ng Tracye an interview. She remarks, Perhaps it was not for my first job to be at WIC. During her internship, Tracye s Preceptor men oned to her that she thought it is best for new graduates to work for a couple of years in a hospital se ng. She said that the skills developed in the clinical environment would help Tracye s future career. Tracye received her first interview from a large hospital about 20 miles from her home in Albuquerque. There were no diete c technician job openings, so she applied for a diet aide posi on. Inevitably, it became somewhat tedious work and she was soon eager for more challenges. One day in the elevator, Tracye no ced two people with the RD creden al on their badges. She introduced herself and told them she had recently graduated and was looking for work as a diete c technician, saying "just in case you ever need help, know that I'm here." Tracye did not think anything would come from it, but two weeks later, she received a business card from the Clinical Nutri on Supervisor asking Tracey to call and set up an interview. The Pediatric RD s that Tracye spoke to on the elevator ride had gone to their Supervisor to advocate a DTR posi on for Tracye! The only condi on of her promo on was to get her DTR cer fica on. That push is what Tracye needed to take and pass the DTR exam! For two years now, Tracye has been working as a diete c technician. She screens pa ents who are at low risk and assess pa ents who are considered long term. She is the primary staff member for all clinical nutri on educa on. Tracye also works in the pediatric and NICU seeing pediatric oncology pa ents. In the NICU, she generates report cards to the physicians and nurses to document infant growth rates. Sarah Bair, CDM, CFPP, NDTR Idaho Recognized Diete c Technician of the Year During Sarah Bair s enrollment at Central Arizona College, she worked as a part me contract employee as a CDM through S & S Nutri on Network. A er gradua on, she passed the creden aling exam earning the NDTR creden al in July of 2014. Her work con nues with S & S Nutri on Network as a full me contract employee NDTR. This has provided Sarah with a wide range of work in long term care, assisted living facili es, senior centers and physician offices. She also has the opportunity to travel Idaho as well as several other states. Sarah notes, my day to day work is never the same and u lizes every aspect of educa on I received at Central Arizona College. I o en jump from doing clinical work to audi ng a kitchen, to mee ng Senators and organizing conven ons. I love the variety of it and all aspects of being a Nutri on and Diete c Technician, Registered. Sarah has been teaching for almost 18 months in the Cer fied Dietary Managers online course offered in Idaho. This has been a great honor and is one of the jobs she feels most proud. Teaching future dietary managers is not only a blessing but is very rewarding. In 2014, she received the "Recognized Diete c Technician of the Year" from the Idaho Academy of Nutri on and Diete cs. In April 2015, Sarah was elected President Elect for the Idaho Associa on of Nutri on and Food Service Professionals (ANFP) and will begin her term as President in June 2016. Sarah is currently running for a Chair Elect posi on with the Diete c Technicians in Prac ce DPG for the 2016 17 year. Tracye s advice to new graduates, hang in there and don't be afraid to do whatever it takes to get your first job. Even if it means applying for a less desirable posi on to get your foot in the door and meet people. Some mes that extra step is what it takes. Congratula ons to Sarah and Tracye from all of us in the Diete c Educa on Program at CAC! DEP Newsle er No. 52 Page 2
Academic Calendar December 2015 Graduates Summer 2016 Last Day of Walk In Registra on May 26 Th Last Day of Summer Online Registra on May 30 M Memorial Day College Closed May 30 M First Summer Session begins May 31 T Class Changes/Add Drop May 31 & June 1 T W Last Day to Apply for Summer Gradua on June 2 Th First Five Week Session Ends June 30 Th Independence Day College Closed July 4 M Second Summer Session Begins July 5 T Class Changes/Add Drop July 5 6 T W Eight Week Class Session Ends July 21 Th Second Five Week Session Ends August 4 Th Grades Due in Registrar s Office August 8 M Fall 2016 Faculty on Campus August 15 18 M Th All College Day College Closed 8:00 1:00pm August 15 M Weekend College Begins August 19 F Last Day of Walk In Fall Registra on August 20 Sat 9 1pm Last Day of Online Fall Registra on August 21 Sun Weekday & Online Classes Begin August 22 M Class Changes/Drop Add August 22 29 M M Labor Day College Closed September 5 M 45 Day Census October 5 W Spring Registra on Begins Con nues through January 14 October 10 M Mid Term Week October 7 15 F Sat Last Day to Apply for December Gradua on October 17 M Last Day to Withdraw from Semester Length October 27 Th Thanksgiving Break (No evening classes /college services a er 6 pm on Nov. 23th) Nov 24 25 Th Sat Final Exams December 9 15 F Th Semester Ends December 15 Th Grades due in Registrar s Office December 19 M Winter Break College Closed Dec 21 Jan 3 W T Diete c Technician AAS Christophe Brandlin Jessica Cope Lora Crotzer Lindsey Gemme Jane Hahn Suzanne Hight Jodi Hockinson Sabrina Matlock Rachel Rancour Nechama Relis Keith Rickard Dorsey Sanchez Esther Skaist Brenda Tady Trista VanEngen Diabetes Care and Educa on Amy Baker Stephanie Ermish Kristen Suggs Maren Wilson Community Nutri on Worker Amy Baker Kristen Suggs DEP Newsle er No. 52 Page 3
Summer 2016 Schedule Fall 2016 Schedule Online/Internet 5/31/2015 8/4/2015 NTR104 ON1 30184 Nutri on (3) NTR123 ON1 30185 Nutri on Throughout Life Cycle (3) NTR129 ON1 30186 Intro to Health Care Nutr Prof (3) NTR141 ON1 30187 Nutri on and Wellness (4) NTR141 ON2 30188 Nutri on and Wellness (4) NTR142 ON1 30189 Applied Food Science (3) NTR150 ON1 30190 Overview Nutri on Profession (1) NTR191 ON1 30191 Nutri on Counseling Skills (3) NTR196 SSA 30192 Dietary Manager Internship (3) NTR200 ON1 30193 Human Nutri on (3) NTR201 ON1 30194 Nutri on Literacy (1) NTR222 ON1 30195 Nutri on Assessment (3) NTR223 ON1 30196 Food Service Management (3) NTR232A ON1 30197 Food and Culture (1) NTR240 ON1 30198 Clinical Nutri on (3) 6/6/2015 8/4/2015 NTR255 ON1 30517 Nutri on Med Term, Labs & FDI (1) Tui on and Fees 2016 2017 AZ resident: $84 per credit Out of State: $168 per credit (up to 6 credits). Please refer to the CAC website if enrolling more than 6 credits. Western Undergraduate Educa on Program (W.U.E.) Student pays 150% of normal stated fees. Must be a full me student pursuing a degree or cer ficate & classes must be in Arizona. Par cipa ng states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Students must contact the Registrar's Office to be charged the WUE tui on rate. Lisa Koehring, MS, RDN, CDM, CFPP, SNS Director Kim Bentley, M.Ed., NDTR Instruc onal Specialist Amy Drescher, PhD, RDN Diete c Educa on Program Advisor Mona Shelton Program Assistant Central Arizona College Diete c Educa on Program nutri on@centralaz.edu www.centralaz.edu/nutri on 800 465 1016 Online/Internet 8/22/2016 12/15/2016 NTR104 12212 ON1 Nutri on (3) NTR123 12213 ON1 Nutri on Thru Life Cycle (3) NTR129 12230 ON1 Intro to Health Care Nutr Prof (3) NTR131 12641 ON1 Introduc on to Diabetes (3) NTR141 12215 ON1 Nutri on and Wellness (4) NTR141 12216 ON2 Nutri on and Wellness (4) NTR141 12217 ON3 Nutri on and Wellness (4) NTR142 12218 ON1 Applied Food Science (3) NTR163 12220 ON1 Orienta on to Diet Tech Program (1) NTR191 12221 ON1 Nutri on Counseling Skill Dev (3) NTR200 12223 ON1 Human Nutri on (3) NTR200 12224 ON4 Human Nutri on (3) NTR222 12225 ON1 Nutri on Assessment (3) NTR223 12226 ON1 Food Service Management (3) NTR240 12227 ON1 Clinical Nutri on (3) NTR247 12228 ON1 Weight Management Theory (3) Online/Internet 8 week class 8/22/2016 10/13/2016 NTR 150 12219 ON1 Overview Nutri on Profession (1) Pre and Internships Diete c Technician & Dietary Manager (Required Program Director Approval) 8/22/2016 12/15/2016 NTR196 12222 SSA DM Internship (4) NTR295 12234 SSA DT Professional Prac ce Internship (1) NTR296 12229 SSA DT Internship (6) 8/22/2016 12/8/2016 NTR156 12231 ON1 Founda ons of DM Internships (2) NTR157 12232 ON1 Founda on/diete c Internship (2) NTR157 12233 ON2 Founda on/diete c Internship (2) Late Start Online/Internet 8 weeks 10/24/2016 12/15/2016 NTR127 12663 ON1 Breas eeding/human Lacta on (1) NTR134 12665 ON1 Healthy Weight for Kids (1) NTR136 12668 ON1 Mgt of Gesta onal Diabetes (1) NTR137 12670 ON1 Carbohydrate Coun ng (1) NTR201 12672 ON1 Nutri on Literacy(1) NTR232A 12684 ON1 Food and Culture (1) NTR255 12686 ON1 Nutri on Med Term, Labs & FDI (1) NTR257 12689 ON1 Food Allergies and Intolerances (1) DEP Newsle er No. 52 Page 4
1) Get more information www.centralaz.edu/nutrition/dm 2) Ready to Register? STEP 1 Apply for admissions www.centralaz.edu Select Major Code 1323 STEP 2 For advising, contact us: nutrition@centralaz.edu STEP 3 View schedules and register online or contact the Registrar s Office for help 800-237-9814 Become Credentialed Obtain National Credentials Quickly The Central Arizona College s Nutritional Foodservice Professional Training Program is a proven successful pathway to obtain the nationally recognized credentials CDM and CFPP. Do it From Home Our program requires 16 credits that can be done online, part -time in three (3) semesters. The required internship can usually be done in YOUR facility. Advance your Career with Certification Approved by ANFP since 1988 STEP 4 Required textbooks may be ordered online at www.centralaz.bncollege.com or by contacting the Central Arizona College Bookstore at 800-237-9814 Central Arizona College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For information about Central Arizona College s accreditation, you can contact the Higher Learning Commission at 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411, 312-263-0456, info@hlcommission.org, or online at www.ncahlc.org. Central Arizona College provides equal opportunity in employment and educational programs and activities. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Approved by ANFP since 1988 Students who complete the Nutrition & Foodservice Professional Training Program are eligible to earn two credentials, Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP), by taking a national Credentialing Exam offered by the Certified Board for Dietary Managers. Credentialing exam and student membership information can be accessed online www.anfponline.org. 406 Surrey Woods Dr, St. Charles, IL 60174 Tel: 800.323.1908 - Fax: 630.587.6308 www.anfponline.org Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) 100% Online
Success is a habit Our students have a 100% passing rate on the national credentialing exam! Career Information Certified Dietary Managers (CDM, CFPPs) are nationally recognized experts at managing food service operations. They are trained and qualified to manage menus, food purchasing, and food preparation; and to apply nutrition principles, document nutrition information, ensure food safety, manage work teams, and much more. Many work in: healthcare nursing facilities rehabilitation facilities senior living communities hospitals correctional facilities schools the military corporations Program Description The Nutrition & Foodservice Professional Training Program consists of 12 credits of food and nutrition courses and 4 credits (150 hours) of practical experience. Required Courses The entire program may be completed online in three (3) semesters part-time. 1 2 3 NTR104 Nutrition NTR223 NTR240 NTR255 NTR156 NTR196 Service Management Clinical Nutrition Medical Terminology, Labs & Food Drug Interaction Foundations of Dietary Manager Internship Dietary Manager Internship The internship is completed in the third semester, usually in YOUR healthcare facility. A minimum of 150 hours of practical experience coordinated by an approved RD/Preceptor. From the 150 hours, 50 must be supervised by the RD/Preceptor. Computer skills strongly recommended. Cost The cost of the program is detailed on our website: www.centralaz.edu/nutrition/dm Obtain National Credentials Quickly Lisa Koehring, MS, RDN, CDM, CFPP, SNS Dietetic Education Program Director Call 800-465-1016 or Email nutrition@centralaz.edu www.centralaz.edu/nutrition/dm