Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals
A Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM®, CFPP®) has the education and work experience to competently perform the responsibilities of a dietary manager and has proven this by passing the nationally-recognized CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam and fulfilling the requirements needed to maintain certified status.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
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Cost
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Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeApply nutrition principles and dietary guidelines to menu planning for diverse populations in healthcare and institutional settings.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze nutritional needs and therapeutic diet requirements to develop individualized meal plans for patients and residents.Developing
- Hands-onPerform food safety inspections and sanitation monitoring following regulatory standards and HACCP protocols in foodservice operations.Developing
- KnowledgeApply food protection principles and infection control procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.Developing
- KnowledgeOperate foodservice budget and financial controls to manage inventory, procurement, and cost containment in dietary operations.Developing
- MindsetEngage with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate nutritional care and communicate dietary recommendations.Developing
- Hands-onOperate foodservice equipment and production systems following safety protocols and manufacturer guidelines in institutional kitchens.Developing
- KnowledgeApply human resource management principles to supervise, train, and evaluate dietary staff in compliance with organizational policies.Developing
- KnowledgeImplement quality assurance protocols and continuous improvement processes to monitor service delivery and maintain regulatory compliance in foodservice operations.Developing
- MindsetRespect cultural, religious, and personal dietary preferences when planning and providing foodservice to diverse client populations.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Gather and apply nutritional data to support client care in a foodservice setting
- Manage written diet orders and diet plans according to client nutritional needs
- Provide nutrition education to clients based on written diet orders
- Develop standardized menus in compliance with regulatory and client dietary requirements
- Ensure effectiveness of standardized recipes in a foodservice operation
- Specify standards and procedures for food preparation and production
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
A Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM®, CFPP®) has the education and work experience to competently perform the responsibilities of a dietary manager and has proven this by passing the nationally-recognized CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam and fulfilling the requirements needed to maintain certified status. CDM, CFPPs work together with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) to provide quality nutritional care in a variety of non-commercial settings and perform a myriad of specialized tasks and roles within a foodservice operation. CDM, CFPPs are experts at managing foodservice operations and ensuring food safety. They are responsible for implementation of menus, foodservice purchasing, and food preparation. They apply nutrition principles, document nutrition information, manage work teams, and much more. A CDM, CFPP has achieved defined competencies in five key areas: • Nutrition • Foodservice • Personnel and Communications • Sanitation and Safety • Business Operations
What you need to earn this credential
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Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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