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CAREER
Dietetic Technicians
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$29,520
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+4.7% (slower than the average)
Career
What Dietetic Technicians 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.
Other Job Titles Dietetic Technicians May Have
Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician), Diet Technician Registered (DTR), Dietary Aide, Nutrition Technician
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
- Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
- Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Dietetic Technicians
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Associate's degree (35%)
Associate's degree
Post-secondary certificate
Some college, no degree
Majors Related to Career
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