Dietetic Technician

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Help improve health by planning nutritious meals and supporting dietary goals.
Make a difference by monitoring and reporting on patients' nutritional progress.
Unique role in crafting personalized nutrition plans and conducting assessments.

💰 Earn $37K-$48K

📚 Associate Degree

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 4.3% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll 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.

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.

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Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

3,200 Annually

Median Earnings

$42,660 in California

$36,520 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Relating with or serving others
Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Speaking

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Personal relationships

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Dietetic Technician

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Pathways to this Career

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years