Chapter 13
what are the education and training requirements for dietetic tech?
450 hrs supervised practice CDR exam if you graduate from a DPD program you are eligible to take the CDR to become a DTR
what are the certification and other requirements for a dietetic tech?
75 hrs continuing education every 5 years to maintain registration status could also become a school nutrition specialist (SPS)- requires associates and 1 yr experience, and exam
dietetic educator
a RDN who teaches nutrition in places like a school
business dietitian nutritionists
a professional resource for cooperations in product development, food styling, menu design, and nutrient analysis jobs: company advisor marketing expert public relations
community dietitian nutritionists
counsel individuals or groups on sound nutrition practices to prevent disease and to promote good health jobs: city/county health department federal health facilities WIC programs home health hospice agencies human services day care centers tasks: promote good health meal plan menu plan grocery shop medical nutrition therapy- obesity, diabetes
what are the earning of dietic tech?
food and nutrition $75,000 clinical $40,000
what areas can dietitians and nutritionists specialize?
gerontological nutrition (GSG) oncology nutrition (CSO) pediatric nutrition (CSP) renal nutrition (CSR) sports nutrition (CSSN) advanced practice in clinical nutrition (AP-RDN) certified diabetes educator (CDE) certified nutrition support clinician (CNSC)
what are the job prospects for dietitians and nutritionists?
good opportunities overall, especially those who specialize in diabetics
what are the employment trends for dietetic tech?
grow 13% 11% projected for all occupations so its above avg. high growth is assisted living is expected
what are the licensure requirements for dietitians and nutritionists?
36 states require licensure 7 require statutory certification; people without just can't use certain titles 3 require title protection *some states don't even require registration
what is the work environment of dietitians and nutritionists?
40 hours a week 23% worked part time most in hospitals least in education hospitals---- week and weekends commercial services--- irregular hours ambulatory and private practice----- evenings and weekends consulting---- travel and irregular hours
what is the work environment for dietitian tech?
40 hrs a week
what are the certification and other qualifications for dietitians and nutritionists?
RD or RDN are optional maintaining requires 75 hrs of continuing education every 5 years can get certified through AND or the board of certification of nutrition specialists (BCNS) as a: certified nutrition specialist (CNS) certified nutrition specialist-scholar (CNS-S)
what are the employment opportunities for dietitians and nutritionists?
RDNs held 66,700 jobs academy of nutrition and dietetics (AND) 50% were in hospitals, outpatient centers/practitioners offices, long term facilities 38% non profit 30% for profit 20% gov 7% self employed experienced RDNs can advance to assistant, associate, or director of a company can specialize
what are teh employment opportunities for dietitian tech?
anywhere dietitians work 33% hospitals 27% long term care 1% outpatient 42% clinical 6% nutrition services
what are the educational and legal requirements for dietetic tech?
associates degree clinicals pass exam
what are the education and legal requirements for dietitians and nutritionists?
at least a bachelors degree licensure, certification, and registration requirements may vary by state
what are the earning for dietitians and nutritionists?
avg. $60,000 most---- food/nutrition management $74,000 least---- community $54,205
what are the education and training requirements for dietitians and nutritionists?
bachelors degree clinical experiene the accreditation council for education in nutrition and dietetics (ACEND) accredits programs such as: didatic program in dietetics (DPD) coordinated program in dietetics (CPD) dietetic internship (DI) must complete a commission on dietetic registration exam (CDR) before qualifying for licensure or certification clinical training is in CPD programs or is obtained through a DI application fo5 a DI requires graduation from a DPD 223 DPD programs 246 DI programs--- 6-12 months or 2 years can enroll in april or nov. **** because competition for DI programs is so high the AN developed the individualized supervised practice pathways (ISPPs) which allows programs to directly offer the 1,200 hours needed for the registration exam ACEND makes these recommendations for the future: 1. masters degree required for RDN 2. bachelors degree required for tech 3. associates degree required for nutrition heath workers
registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)
dietetic professional that has passed the registration exam after completing academic coursework and supervised clinicals tasks: advise people on what to eat counsel groups supervise food service systems promote sound eating habits jobs: some are aelf employed federal gov jobs U.S. department of agriculture national cancer institute consultants in big companies specialization: clinical management community business/industry consultant
what is the employment change for dietitians and nutritionists?
grow 16% emphasis on disease prevention aging pop. insurance may limit growth predicted to grow in hospitals and home health and decrease in nursing care
what are the licensure requirements for a dietetic tech?
maine is the only state that recognizes DTR as licensed
what are the significant points for dietetic technicians?
most jobs are in hospitals, long term care, and food/service management requires associates degree only maine requires a license people with experience will have the best job opportunities
what are the significant points for dietitians and nutritionists?
most jobs are in hospitals, outpatient and ambulatory care, and long-term care dietitians and nutritionists need at least a bachelor's degree; licensure, certification, or registration vary by state 1/2 hold a masters most dietitians who become certified through the academy of nutrition and dietetics use the title registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) beginning Jan 2024 graduates will need masters applicants with specialized training, advanced degree, or certifications beyond minimum requirements will have good job opportunities
what are the significant points for ditetic assistants?
no educational requirements works under DTR or RDN
clinical dietitian nutritionists
nutrition services for patients in hospitals, long term care facilities, outpatient clinics, or offices of physicians, etc; confer with other physicians for a plan of care specialize: geriatrics pediatrics oncology care of critically ill- recommend formulas renal care-kidneys diabetes care
consultant dietitian nutritionists
nutritionists who work under contract with healthcare facilities or in their own private practices; may consult with foodservice managers to provide sanitation and safety, menus, and budgeting; have a flexible schedule
management dietitian nutritionist
responsible for nutrition for large scale food services supervising the planning, prep, and service of meals; they also budget for food, maintain sanitation, etc jobs: hospitals long term care company cafeterias prisions schools
dietetic technician registered (DTR)
supervises support staff, monitors cost-control procedures, interprets and implements quality control procedures, screens patients for nutritional risk; often monitors and records patients calorie and protein intake in clinical settings under RDN supervision
dietetic assistant (DA)
under the supervision from a food service manager works in preparation and serving areas of hospitals and other healthcare facilities may receive 45 clock hrs of training where they receive a certificate can take a test and become a dietary manager
research dietitian nutritionists
use research to examine things such as how the body uses food, examine certain diets, or people on certain medications jobs: academic medical centers federal nutrition programs community nutrition programs