In nutritional care services, the dietetic technician assists a clinical or community dietitian to interview patients and take diet histories, choose menus based on established guidelines, give routine dietary counseling, and teach principles of medical nutrition therapy. Work Environment Dietetic technicians may work in hospitals, government settings, schools, day care centers, nursing homes, company cafeterias, health maintenance organizations, health clubs, food companies, research laboratories, public health clinics, and private practice. Approximately 47 job openings are expected each year for dietetic technicians in Florida until 2008. The period of training is generally a two-year associate degree program in a community college. The curriculum consists of core courses in human nutrition, food service management, and practical experience paralleling the content of specific courses.
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