Dietetic Technology

Overview

Dietetic technology programs teach people to implement diet plans and work with patients under the supervision of a dietitian.

Dietetic technology programs include topics such as:

Health and nutrition
Diet plans
Client interviewing
Recordkeeping
Food preparation techniques
Food safety regulations

Schools

Several two-year schools offer associate degree programs in dietetic technology. An associate degree program usually takes two years of full-time study.

Many career and technical schools and community colleges offer certificate programs in dietetic technology. A certificate program usually takes a year of full-time study.

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Related Educational Programs

Related Careers

Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study

Dietetic Technicians

Other Careers Related to this Program of Study

Dietitians

Program Admission

You can prepare for this program of study by getting your high school diploma or GED.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

Anatomy and Physiology
Biology
Chemistry
Community Health
Food and Nutrition
Food Science
Health and Fitness
Health Education
Healthcare Occupations
Healthcare Sciences Work Experience
Lifetime Fitness Education
Physical Education
Psychology
Safety and First Aid

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

Food Microbiology
Foods
Food Service Production and Purchasing
Fundamentals of Nutrition
Introduction to Dietetics
Management for Dietary Managers
Meal Planning
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Medical Terminology
The Modified Diet
Nutrition Assessment
Patient Care and Dietary Planning
Recordkeeping
Sanitation and Safety

Things to Know

Programs in dietetics often require students to have malpractice insurance coverage while in clinical courses. They also require up-to-date vaccination shots.

Schools

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