Occupation information for Dietetic Technicians District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.
• Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.
• Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
• Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.

Tools:

• Commercial use cutlery
• Commercial use food slicers
• Commercial use microwave ovens
• Commercial use mixers
• Commercial use ovens

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Medical software
• Presentation software

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