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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
DIETETIC SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Certificate
Completion of the Dietetic Service Supervisor Certificate program meets the
standards of training for Dietetic Service Supervisors specified by the Department
of Health Services. Completion of this certificate qualifies students
to work as the food service director in a skilled nursing facility. Some responsibilities
of the Dietetic Service Supervisor are to supervise employees, assure
menu acceptance by clients, and manage food production. Completion
of the program qualifies a person to take the Dietary Managers Exam.
Successful completion of English 28 is strongly advised for the DSS Certificate.
Concurrent enrollment, or completion of Math 105, or Learning Skills
10ABC is advised to ensure successful completion of many courses in this
certificate. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. Students must
provide their own transportation to assigned field placement sites. A Mantoux
test, health exam and liability insurance are required for supervised
practice courses. Some sites may require a background check.
COURSES UNITS
First Semester
Family & Consumer Studies 21 (Same as Nutrition 21) .......................... 3
Family & Consumer Studies 50 ............................................................... 3
Family & Consumer Studies 51 ............................................................... 3
Family & Consumer Studies 55 ............................................................... 3
Family & Consumer Studies 151 ............................................................. 2
English 28 (strongly advised)
Second Semester
Family & Consumer Studies 24 ............................................................... 3
Family & Consumer Studies 52 ............................................................... 3
Family & Consumer Studies 56 ............................................................... 3
Family & Consumer Studies 156 ............................................................. 2
Mathematics 105 or Learning Skills 10ABC (strongly advised)
Total Units ............................................................................................. 2 5
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester. Refer to the current class
schedule for current class offerings.
PREREQUISITES: Specified prerequisites must be completed with a satisfactory
grade or equivalent.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 21
(SAME AS NUTRITION 21)
Nutrition
3 UNITS - (UC: CSU)
Co-requisite: English 21 or equivalent.
The current concepts in nutrition are presented in a lecture/discussion format.
Nutrition is the science that deals with the role of nutrients in the human
body. Nutrition in human development from conception through the life cycle
is emphasized.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 24
Food Preparation
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: English 21 or equivalent.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
This course is offered only in the spring semesters. The scientific fundamentals
of food preparation are emphasized using current technology. The role
of food in cultures, nutrition and the economy are integrated into meal planning
and preparation.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 27
Nutrition Care
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Studies 21, 55, 56 or equivalent.
Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Family and Consumer Studies 127
required.
Advisory: English 101, Biology 25 or Anatomy 1.
This course is offered only fall semesters, day session. Nutrition problems of
patients with cancer, AIDS, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases,
and liver diseases are studied for appropriate menu modifications. The development
and implementation of nutrition care plans are emphasized.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 28
Advanced Nutrition Care
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Studies 27 or equivalent.
Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Family and Consumer Studies 128
required.
This course is offered only spring semesters, day session. Nutritional needs
at each stage of the life cycle are studied in depth. Cultural food preferences
are studied and incorporated into nutrition education and counseling of clients.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 29
Dietetic Seminar
1 UNIT - (CSU)
Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Studies 28 with a satisfactory grade or
equivalent.
This course is offered only spring semesters, day session. Introduction to
institutional menu analysis for food requisitioning, food production planning
and implementation. Basic principles of quantity cooking are emphasized.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 31
Marriage and Family Life
3 UNITS - (UC: CSU)
Prerequisite: English 21 or equivalent.
Interpersonal growth and rewarding relationship are explored over the course
of the family life cycle. Examines the impact of social, psychological and
economic forces that affect the family.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES 50
Sanitation and Safety
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in English 21 or equivalent.
An introduction to the basic principles of food borne illnesses, sanitation
principles and systems, quality assurance, safety, work simplification and
government regulation of food service.