Dietetic Technicians
Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician), Diet Technician Registered (DTR), Dietary Aide, Nutrition Technician
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Dietitian; Food Service Technician; Medical Specialist Corps Officer; Nutrition Care Specialist; Unit Supply Specialist
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What they do:
Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
On the job, you would:
- Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
- Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
- Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- management
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- teaching people how to do something
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- use rules to solve problems
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Independence
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
- USDA Child Nutrition Database
- ValuSoft MasterCook
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
- Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
- NutriGenie Optimal Nutrition
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
associate's degree or
certificate after high school
usually needed
certificate after high school
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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