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Dietetic Technicians

  • Health Science

Tasks

What tasks do Dietetic Technicians perform?

  • Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.

  • Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.

  • Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.

  • Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.


Knowledge

What do Dietetic Technicians need to know?

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Education and Training

    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


Skills

What skills do Dietetic Technicians need?

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.



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