Dietetic Technicians
General Information
Description
Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
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What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Health Science
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$33,960
Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.
$55,340
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Associate's degree 34%
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Post-secondary certificate 26%
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Some college 14%
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Less than high school 9%
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High school 7%
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Bachelor's degree 6%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Administrative
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
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