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Orange Coast College NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE NUTRITION EDUCATION CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION Students who graduate from this program are prepared for employment in one of the fastest growing and most prolific industries in Southern California, encompassing weight control clinics, health and exercise spas and gymnasi- ums, community agencies concerned with nutrition education, and manufac- turers and distributors of nutritionally related products. The courses required in this professional upgrade certificate are intended for the advanced neurodiagnostic student or for technologists working in the field of electroneurodiagnostic technology. The required courses reflect the most recent industry changes, and many have listed required prerequisites. Certificates will be awarded through the Consumer and Health Sciences division office. Program Outcome Graduates will be competent entry-level Nutrition Education Assistants meeting the employment needs of the community. Required Courses Course Units Intro to Intraoperative Monitoring Microcomputer Applications Polysomnography Basics NDT NDT PSG A296 A297 A100 2 2 1 Subtotal: Select one (1) course from the following: Intro Transcranial Doppler Intro Nerve Conduction Velocity Statistics for Behavioral Sci NDT NDT PSYC 5 A284 A285 A160 1 1 3 1-3 Total Units 6-8 Required Courses Course Units Nutrition Careers Core Curriculum Anatomy & Physiology BIOL A221 Nutrition FN A170 Principles of Food FN A180 Cultural Foods FN A185 Intro to Med Nutrition Therapy NC A180 Intermediate Nutrition Care NC A280 Supervised Practice 1 NC A281 Subtotal: 27-29 Select one (1) from the following: Vegetarian Nutrition Cooking Lite Nutrition Education. Total Units Suggested electives: Intro Display & Visual Presentation Nutrition/Fitness/Performance Current Issues Food/Nutr/Food Sci Child Growth & Development Professional Selling Students who graduate from our programs are prepared for entry level posi- tions in nutrition. This industry is experiencing rapid growth and has a growing demand for trained nutrition personnel. The employment outlook is excellent. Students interested in this field have two options. FN FN NUTRITION CAREERS 7-9 4 3 3 2 3 2 3 A125 A173 DVP FN FN HMDV MKTG 1 1 28-30 A180 A136 A199 A180 A110 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREES Students who graduate from this program are prepared for em- ployment in weight control clinics, schools, community agencies concerned with nutrition, manufacturers and distributors of nutrition related products. Complete the Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. Nutrition and Fitness Education. Students who graduate from this program are prepared for entry-level positions in the booming health and fitness industry, encompassing weight control clinics, sports medicine clinics, health clubs and gyms, personal training facilities, corporate fitness and wellness centers, fitness and nutrition programs in schools, and community agencies concerned with health fitness and nutrition education. NUTRITION AND FITNESS EDUCATION CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Students who graduate from this program are prepared for entry-level positions in the booming health and fitness industry, encompassing weight control clinics, sports medicine clinics, health clubs and gyms, corporate fitness and wellness centers, fitness and nutrition programs in schools, and community agencies concerned with health, fitness and nutrition education. Completion of the Core Curriculum is required for all Nutrition Careers listed below. Students are required to earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses to receive a certificate. CORE CURRICULUM Required Courses Course Units Sanitation & Safety Careers in Dietetics/Food Sci Applied Nutrition Fitness Programs FSM FN/NC FN KIN Total Units 142 A160 A100 A171 A107 3 1 2 1-3 7-9 Students in this program will be able to advise clients on normal nutrition, weight control and improved performance by working with other nutrition professionals. The fitness industry is experiencing rapid growth and has a growing demand for trained fitness and nutrition educators. The employment outlook is excellent. 3 3 .5-1 3 3