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Dietetic Technicians assist in shaping the public's food choices and provide nutritional assessment and counseling to persons with illnesses and injuries. Technicians often screen patients to identify nutrition problems, provide patient education and counseling, and develop menus and recipes for patients. Technicians may also supervise food service personnel, purchase food, and monitor inventory and food quality. Dietetic Technicians also use computer skills for tasks ranging from inputting inventory and payroll to charting patients' nutritional progress.
Dietetic Technicians work with registered Dieticians in a number of different healthcare settings, such as hospitals, public health nutrition programs, and long-term care facilities. Technicians may also work in child nutrition and school lunch programs, community wellness centers, health clubs, food companies, and food service management.
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Dietetic Technician Career Spotlight
Average Salary*
$17,000 - $35,000
Educational Requirements*
Persons interested in becoming a Dietetic Technician must have a high school diploma or an equivalent. Students must complete an accredited Dietetic Technician program. These programs are usually 2 years in length combining classroom with approximately 450 hours of supervised clinical experience. Upon completion of an accredited program must take an examination in order to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR).
Associated Affiliations
American Dietetic Association (ADA) - 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-6995 (312) 899-0040
