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Hands-on Learning and Supervised Practice Sites
The Central Valley WIC MS/DI provides a wide variety of supervised practice experiences to meet the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) competencies and requirements. Learning experiences provide a strong foundation in dietetic knowledge and practice, which are keys to future career mobility. Hands-on learning experiences in the areas of Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Food Service Management are incorporated into the curriculum. During the internship rotation year, classes are held each Monday at the United Health Centers Pinedale WIC Site in Fresno, or at rotation sites in Fresno County. Classes include lectures by internship staff and guest lecturers. Classes also incorporate group discussions and hands-on training to build both knowledge and skills in the application of dietetics. Program graduation requirements:
All interns who successfully complete the internship program are required to participate in a free Registration Exam Study Program, "eRD2b", after graduation. The study program is a structured, web-based program monitored by the California WIC Career Development Coordinator. Guided instruction and support, as well as access to valuable study materials, are given to interns to help them prepare for the exam. |
Supervised Practice Sites
Community Nutrition Rotation Sites
California Department of Public Health WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Supplemental Nutrition Program, Head Start, Stone Soup and Veteran's Home. The Community Nutrition rotations are 15 weeks long.
Clinical Nutrition Rotation Sites
Inpatient sites: Adventist Health Hanford, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Madera Community Hospital, Memorial Medical Center-Modesto, and Sierra View Medical Center Porterville. Outpatient and consultant rotation sites: United Health Centers, Nutrition Therapy Essentials/Dietary Directions Inc., DaVita Dialysis Centers. The Clinical Nutrition rotations are 17 weeks long.
Food Systems Management Rotation Sites
Madera Community Hospital, Fresno Unified School District, Woodlake Unified School District, and Fresno EOC Food Services. The Food Systems Management rotations are 8 weeks long.
Two weeks of orientation are scheduled at the beginning of the internship rotation year, prior to starting supervised practice.
Community Nutrition Rotation Sites
California Department of Public Health WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Supplemental Nutrition Program, Head Start, Stone Soup and Veteran's Home. The Community Nutrition rotations are 15 weeks long.
Clinical Nutrition Rotation Sites
Inpatient sites: Adventist Health Hanford, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Madera Community Hospital, Memorial Medical Center-Modesto, and Sierra View Medical Center Porterville. Outpatient and consultant rotation sites: United Health Centers, Nutrition Therapy Essentials/Dietary Directions Inc., DaVita Dialysis Centers. The Clinical Nutrition rotations are 17 weeks long.
Food Systems Management Rotation Sites
Madera Community Hospital, Fresno Unified School District, Woodlake Unified School District, and Fresno EOC Food Services. The Food Systems Management rotations are 8 weeks long.
Two weeks of orientation are scheduled at the beginning of the internship rotation year, prior to starting supervised practice.
