They also develop information material on the use and properties of particular drugs, and evaluate the labelling, packaging and advertising of drug products. Dietitians and nutritionists plan, conduct and supervise diet food service programs and provide nutrition counselling and consulting services. They also conduct research to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food, and may specialize in different areas such as clinical, community or research dietetics, public health, food service administration or industry. This occupational group also includes clinical pharmacists and people working in dietetics and nutrition such as clinical and community dietitians, nutrition and dietetics researchers and public health nutritionists. Education, Training and Experience People in this field of work need a university degree.
Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
Pharmacists must have a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Dietitians and nutritionists require a bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition or a closely related field, one to two years' supervised training and registration with the provincial regulatory body. This rate is among the lowest for professional occupations. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers. As the Canadian population grows older, demand for drugs and for health care of all kinds will grow, increasing labour demand in these occupations.