ABOUT SCDMA

South Carolina Dietary Managers Association is a non-profit association established in the 1970's that today has over 220 professionals dedicated to the mission:

Mission Statement

"to provide optimum nutritional care through foodservice management."

South Carolina Dietary Managers Association membership consists of :

Active Members

Individuals who have graduated from DMA-approved dietary manager programs may apply for Active membership.

Associate Members

Individuals who have not graduated from a DMA-approved program, but have obtained a two year, four year or advanced degree in foodservice, healthcare or a related field or have successfully completed a 90-hour state-approved dietary manager course, may apply for Associate membership. Also eligible for Associate membership are those individuals who have successfully earned the CFPP credential for food safety or those who have at least 3 years of verifiable supervisory experience in foodservice.

Student Members

DMA subsidizes the student membership program, so students can join DMA.

Goals of SCDMA

1. Language recognizing certified Dietary Managers will be included in all healthcare facility dietary services department regulations.
2. The CBDM Sanitation and Safety Exam will be accepted in lieu of any and all state health department examination requirements.

NEWS

Impact Team

We are forming an Impact Team for promoting a CDM credentialing requirement in our state regulatory language. We are building relationships with administrators, legislators, and allied associations; as well as, advancing awareness of the general public to the essential role CDMs serve in healthcare. Would you like to join?
Please contact:
Richard Schmitt, CDM, CFPP
1004 Crystal Springs Drive
Pelion, SC 29123
h (803)894-5467
w (803)691-5729
chef_rick2000@yahoo.com

2006

Winner of the DMA Diamond Award—Congratulations to all our members and leaders for this prestigious honor.

2005

Celebrating our 30th anniversary

LINKS

National DMA website >>
DMA is a member of Healthcare Caterers International >>
South Carolina Information Highway-SCIWay >>
Just released Fall 2005-US FDA/CFSAN FDA Food Code >>

We welcome your questions or comments