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Dietitian Schools - Health Care Career Education
Dietitians integrate and apply the principles derived from the sciences of food, nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management, and behavior to achieve and maintain the health status of the public they serve. Dietitians work in a variety of settings such as:
Clinical Dietitians work as a part of a team in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities.
Community Dietitians work in public and home health agencies, health and recreation clubs, and in government funded programs.
Educator Dietitians work in college or universities teaching future Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Dietitians, and Dietetic Technicians.
Research Dietitians work in government agencies, food and pharmaceutical companies where they direct or conduct experiments in order to answer critical nutrition questions and to continue to provide information to modify dietary recommendations for the public.
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Dietitian Career Spotlight
Average Salary*
$29,500 - $60,000
Educational Requirements*
Educational requirements are variable depending on the educational program chosen. Particular prerequisite coursework may vary. The professional component is a minimum of 2 years at the baccalaureate or master's degree level. Post baccalaureate supervised practice programs vary from 6 months to 2 years. There are different types of programs offered depending on the educational facility.
A Coordinated Program offers a didactic academic program in a college or university and a minimum of 900 hours of supervised clinical experience. Completion of this type of program prepares you to take the national certifying exam to become a Registered Dietitian.
A Didactic Program offers a didactic academic program in a college or university and enables the graduate to apply for a clinically supervised practice program leading to eligibility to sit for the national certifying exam.
A Dietetic Internship/Pre-professional practice program provides a minimum of 900 hours of supervised clinical practice most likely in a sponsored healthcare facility. This may be full-time or part-time completed within a 2 year period. Upon completion this enables the graduate to sit for the national certifying exam. Students must complete a didactic program before entering the dietetic internship.
Associated Affiliations
American Dietetic Association (ADA) - 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-6995 (312) 899-0040
