Dietetic Technician - Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Dietetic Technician from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a Campus Associate Dietetics degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Dietetic technicians are trained in food and nutrition and are an integral part of health care and food service management teams. They promote optimal health through proper nutrition by providing personalized services to meet clients' nutritional needs, and are trained to supervise people who prepare and serve food. Dietetic technicians work independently or in teams with registered dietitians in a variety of employment settings, including hospitals, nursing care centers, retirement centers, schools, food companies, and community health programs. Students are required to complete 463 hours of directed practice and practicum during the program. Students are also required to complete an additional 55 hours, to include co-op modules, professional meetings, wellness and program support. Graduates are prepared to: Counsel clients and families on specific diets and design specialized meal plans Document client care Develop, implement, and review nutrition care plans Develop recipes and design menus Ensure quality and safety of food service Monitor budget and inventory Monitor food quality and meal acceptance Participate in assessing client's nutritional status Supervise food production Teach nutrition classes Representative Job Titles for Graduates Dietetic Technician Registered Dietetic Technician (on successful completion of registration exam) Credentialing Registration following successful completion of a registration exam through the Commission on Dietetics Registration of The American Dietetic Association (www.eatright.org). Graduate Starting Salary Projections $30,000?$35,000 annually View more details on Cincinnati State Technical and Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dietetics courses.