Dietary Manager

Certified Dietary Managers (CDM, CFPP) specialize in providing optimum nutrition care through foodservice management in hospitals, long-term care, schools, correctional facilities and other non-commercial foodservice settings. Ready to get started? Request a Program Brochure!

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Get Ready for Your CDM Exam in Just 2 weeks!

Barton Online is offering a unique opportunity to follow up your Dietary Manager certification studies with a two-week intensive online review course. This one-credit course is offered every January, May, and August.

This $160 course includes:

Six hours of live sessions via web/phone with instructor
Lectures on all five content areas
CDM exam study tips
Math and formula practice
Practice Exams

Because this is a special offering, please contact Emily Cowles at [email protected] directly to learn more or to begin the simple enrollment process today.

About Dietary Manager

Barton offers many different options for students who are interested in diet and nutrition. Check out the Dietary Manager FAQ for more information.

Certified Dietary Manager

Dietary Managers (CDM, CFPP) specialize in providing optimum nutrition care through foodservice management in hospitals, long-term care, schools, correctional facilities and other non-commercial foodservice settings. Learn more about the Dietary Manager Certificate.

CDM, CFPP and Degree

This is an option for those interested in becoming a CDM, CFPP first and then wanting an associate’s degree. In this option you may transfer to a bachelor’s program, including a dietetics program to potentially become a Registered Dietitian. Learn more about the Dietary Management emphasis.

Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitians (RD) are professionals who translate the science of food and nutrition to enhance the well-being of individuals and groups. Learn more about the Pre-Dietetics emphasis.

Nutrition and Health

This emphasis can lead to opportunities in public health and wellness, such as working with health departments, leading community wellness program, and conducting research on health issues. Learn more about the Nutrition and Health emphasis.

**New CMS Requirement** The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final regulations for long-term care facilities and the CDM, CFPP is listed first amongst qualifications for the newly designated Director of Food and Nutrition Services. Read the full article on the ANFP website.

Dietary Manager Certificate Program

Approved training program through the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals. (ANFP)
16 credit hour online program to help prepare you for certification as a dietary manager.
Courses in sanitation, foodservice management, nutrition, and human resource management. (ALL online)
Recommend completion time is 32 weeks but we work to best accommodate your needs.
Program offers 120 hours of classroom studies and 180 hours of field experience.
Can be completed in as little as one semester but recommendation is 2-3 semesters.
You can earn credit for your work experience if you have a minimum of two years' experience in a managerial capacity in non-commercial foodservice.
Students must be authorized by a healthcare facility and Registered Dietitian to complete the field experience. Field experience materials are offered online, but actual field experience hours must be completed in a local healthcare facility.
Students are eligible for the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) student membership.
Students completing the certificate are eligible to take the nationally recognized CDM Credentialing Exam and become an ANFP Professional member.
If you are looking to qualify through ANFP Pathways II or V our classes meet the nutrition and foodservice management course requirement.

Please review the FAQ and Program Handbook for more information.

See below for more information on Getting Started!

Associate in Science with an Emphasis in Dietary Management

Coursework in general education and life sciences to meet associate degree requirement and provide a foundation for the bachelor degree.
This emphasis includes dietary manager courses so you can obtain your CDM, CFPP credential first and then transfer to a Bachelor’s program, including a dietetics program to become a Registered Dietitian.
Partnership with Kansas State University:
- The Associate in Science degree from Barton fulfills the first two year requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics offered by Kansas State University.
- Seamless articulation agreement to ensure that students are taking the correct courses for transfer.
- All courses offered online
- Academic advising for students at both Barton and K-State.

See below for more information on Getting Started!

Associate in Science with an Emphasis in Pre-Dietetics

Coursework in general education and life sciences to meet associate degree requirement and provide a foundation for the bachelor degree.
Program set up for transfer to a Bachelor of Science program in Dietetics
Partnership with Kansas State University:
- The Associate in Science degree from Barton fulfills the first two year requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics offered by Kansas State University.
- Seamless articulation agreement to ensure that students are taking the correct courses for transfer.
- All courses offered online
- Academic advising for students at both Barton and K-State

See below for more information on Getting Started!

Associate in Science with an Emphasis in Nutrition and Health

Coursework in general education and life sciences to meet associate degree requirement and provide a foundation for the bachelor degree.
Partnership with Kansas State University:
- The Associate in Science degree from Barton fulfills the first two year requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Health offered by Kansas State University.
  - Note: this bachelor degree does not meet the academic requirements needed to become a Registered Dietitian.
- Seamless articulation agreement to ensure that students are taking the correct courses for transfer.
- All courses offered online
- Academic advising for students at both Barton and K-State.

See below for more information on Getting Started!

Degree Maps

Dietary Manager Certificate
Associate in Science Degree – Emphasis in Dietary Management
Associate in Science Degree – Dietetics
Associate in Science Degree – Nutrition and Health

View the full list of Curriculum Guides (applicable for students admitted prior to Fall 2024) and Degree Maps (applicable for students admitted Fall 2024 and after).

Kansas State University Partnership

The Dietetics and Nutrition & Health programs participate in the Kansas State University Direct Link initiative.

Please contact Emily Cowles at [email protected] if you have questions about this pathway. For questions about this type of a degree, please refer to the K-State website to learn about the options for this degree and curriculum requirements.

Getting Started

How to Get Started:

Submit your Admissions Application and indicate your program of interest
If applicable, apply for Financial Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you have questions contact [email protected].
Send an official copy of high school/GED diploma and previous college transcripts to Barton
Enroll at Barton Online.

Why Barton?

Flexibility
- Lecture courses available 100% online and offered at any time - day or night.
- Dietary manager field experience courses may be completed at current work facility.
- Financial aid available for all programs for eligible students.
Convenient
- Online, no driving or set course times.
- Achieve educational goals while still working in the field.
- Enroll for all Barton Online courses.
Support
- Academic advising and an online orientation.
Opportunity
- Smooth transition from certificate to degrees.
- Existing relationship with Kansas State University for over ten years

Occupational Outlook

Foodservice manager jobs are expected to show little or no change from 2022-2032. Openings will come about as current managers leave the occupation.
Median annual earnings of salaried Certified Dietary Managers were $61,310 in May 2022.
Employment of dietitians is expected to increase 7% from 2022 - 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. This is due to growth resulting from an increasing emphasis on disease prevention through improved dietary habits.
Median annual earnings for dietitians were $66,450 in May 2022.

Source: 2015 ANFP salary and benefit survey and 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook

Barton - Kansas State University (K-State) Partnership

The dietetics program at Kansas State University (K-State) is recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates. By utilizing multimedia delivery systems, K-State offers professional courses for the dietetics degree program via distance education. Articulation agreements have been formed between Barton and K-State guaranteeing a student’s seamless transition from each academic program and between the institutions. Each segment of the program is designed to build upon the other.

Before applying to the K-State Dietetics program, out of state students should read the disclosure requirements related to authorization to offer distance education courses and programs within your state of residence, as each state is unique. Visit K-State Dietetics for more information.

The didactic program in dietetics (DPD) meets the academic requirements set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Upon completion of the didactic program, students must apply and be accepted into an accredited dietetic internship to qualify to take the national examination to become a Registered Dietitian.

Admission into the Kansas State University didactic program requires a B or better grade in all science classes and a lifetime GPA of 3.0 or better.

For more information on any Barton/K-State 2+2 programs, contact Jennifer Pfortmiller at (620) 786-1188 or [email protected].