The Dietary Manager's Course is offered through Blinn College and is approved through the national organization, the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals - ANFP, formerly (DMA-Dietary Manager's Association). Only classes approved through ANFP have direct access to ANFP resources and provide a direct path for students to sit for the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) exam after course completion.
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School Code: 432901
Schulenburg, TX 78956

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Students must work in a healthcare kitchen and must spend a minimum of 50 hours with a Registered Dietitian. Preceptor hours must be spent face to face in an educational situation with a qualified preceptor (RD for 2 years, at least 1 year LTC experience)
Students may chart in the medical record and may sign off on the MDS at the discretion of the Administrator or DON.
All CMS surveyed facilities required to have a Dietary Manager who has completed the DM course should contact Blinn College to obtain a verification of enrollment to serve as your plan of correction.
Fall 2024
Sanitation & Management
Sep 5 & 6
Oct 3 & 4
Nov 7 & 8
Dec 5 & 6
Spring 2025
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Jan 9 &10
Feb 6 & 7
Mar 6 & 7
April 3 & 4
Students may start at the beginning of each semester: January, May and September.
Classes meet on Blinn Campus in Schulenburg Texas
Summer 2025
Foodservice Operations
May 8 & 9
June 5 & 6
July 10 & 11
August 7 & 8