CERTIFICATES AND DEGREE
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS -FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE DEGREE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
December 2020
The Nutrition and Dietetics program at CSUN emphasizes the application of physical, biological, and social sciences to the study of foods and nutrition. This program educates students in the knowledge of food and nutrition as related to health issues, and prepares graduates in the field of nutritional science for careers as registered dietitians and nutritionists for private businesses, hospitals, nursing homes, pharmaceutical companies, public health agencies, and government agencies.
DIETETIC TECHNICIAN
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic- June 2020
Assist with helping to treat and prevent disease by conducting screens, gathering data and performing other tasks to assist the registered dietitian in providing medical nutrition therapy as an important part of health-care teams. Also by, developing menus, overseeing foodservice sanitation and food safety and preparing food labeling information and nutrient analysis. As well as developing and teaching nutrition classes for the public.
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING IN ADULT WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic -2017
Describe the current prevalence of overweight and obesity.
Identify risk factors and diseases associated with overweight/obesity
Identify genetic, biologic, and environmental contributors to weight status
Define body mass index and waist circumference, and identify indications for use.
Define and distinguish among healthy weight, overweight, and obesity.
Distinguish among key methods used to measure body composition.
Recognize current evidence-based recommendations for assessment and treatment of weight management ADA Adult Weight Management Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines, (NIH/NHLBI Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity, Position of The American Dietetic Association: Weight Management).
CITI PROGRAM: HUMAN RESEARCH TRAINING
Expiration: January 25, 2025
Biomedical training should be completed for researchers conducting:
Retrospective chart reviews (related to medical conditions or injury)
Biomedical repositories or data or specimens
Clinical trials of drugs/devices/biologics
Compassionate use (expanded access) of drugs/devices/biologics
Social/Behavioral training should be completed for researchers conducting:
Retrospective chart reviews (related to behavioral health)
Social/behavioral data repositories
Research on behavioral interventions
Survey research