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This 24 credit-hour program prepares graduates to work as a Registered Dietitian in a variety of settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, foodservice, schools, community health programs, food companies and wellness centers.
This program is designed exclusively for students holding a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a didactic program in nutrition and dietetics from a U.S. college or university or a foreign equivalent accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit harpercollege.edu.
Graduates of this certificate program receive a verification statement and are eligible to take the registration examination for dietitians to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| NTR 296 | Dietetic Internship Preparation I | 6 |
Description: Focuses on medical nutrition therapy for health conditions and disease states. Prepares students through case studies, simulations and hands-on learning activities. Prerequisite: Admission to Dietetic Internship program and consent of program coordinator required. Concurrent Enrollment: Must be enrolled in NTR 298 or NTR 299. Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| NTR 297 | Dietetic Internship Preparation II | 6 |
Description: Focuses on principles of management, food service, community nutrition and wellness as it relates to nutrition. Prepares students through projects, field trips, simulations and other alternate practice experiences. Prerequisite: NTR 296 with a grade of B or better and consent of program coordinator required. Concurrent Enrollment: Must be enrolled in either NTR 298 or NTR 299. Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| NTR 298 | Dietetic Internship Rotation I | 6 |
Description: Offers students assigned clinical experience in approved health care and community agencies. Emphasis is placed on the Nutrition Care Process. Prerequisite: Consent of program coordinator required. Concurrent Enrollment: Must be enrolled in NTR 296 or NTR 297. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 32 Contact Hours: 32 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| NTR 299 | Dietetic Internship Rotation II | 6 |
Description: Offers students assigned internship experiences in food service operations, wellness, health care and community agencies. Prerequisite: Consent of program coordinator required. Concurrent Enrollment: Must be enrolled in NTR 296 or 297. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 32 Contact Hours: 32 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
For more information about the Dietetic Internship program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.