Dietetic Technician

Dietetic Technician

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Duties and responsibilities:  Dietetic Technicians assist dietitians in evaluating, organizing, and conducting nutrition services and programs for schools, hospitals, and industry. They:

1.      Gather and evaluate diet histories

2.      Assist in planning patient meals

3.      Provide nutritional counseling

4.      Conduct food service operations

Average Salary:  $16,000-$30,000

 Educational Requirements:  Students wanting to become dietetic technicians should graduate from high school with a well-rounded program. High school business courses may prove helpful. Dietetic technicians must complete a two-year Associate’s Degree program that is accepted by the American Dietetic Association. They must then pass a Commission on Dietetic Registration examination.

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