Dietetic Technician and Dietetic Assistant
Career Description
Dietetic technicians and dietetic assistants aid registered dietitians
in nutrition care services, help shape the public’s nutrition
and aid people with illnesses or injuries. Dietetic technicians screen
patients to identify
nutrition problems and provide patient education and counseling to
individuals or groups. Dietetic assistants also work directly under
a dietitian but usually assume more clerical food service duties.
Academic Requirements
A two-year associate’s degree program at an accredited college or university is required. Then, students should complete a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education and 450 hours of supervised practical experience. Dietetic assistants require no formal training and will learn appropriate skills on the job.
Schools
Fontbonne University
800/205-5862
Saint Louis University
800/SLU-FORU
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley
314/513-4200
Professional Associations
National
American Dietetic Association
Dietary Managers Association
State
Missouri Dietetic Association
Missouri State Committee of Dietitians
St. Louis District Dietetic Association Association
