How Do You Become A Dietetic Technician?
If you have a strong interest in nutrition and would like to work alongside of a Registered Dietitian, perhaps a career as a dietetic technician is for you. A Dietetic Technician or DTR can perform many functions in healthcare, business, public health, research, and foodservice settings. Here’s how to be a dietetic tech. Enroll in an accredited school that offers the degree of Dietetic Technician. This is typically a two year associates degree and is offered at tech schools. Once you’ve enrolled and declared a major, make sure to visit your academic adviser. This is very important because they will assure that you get on the right path and do not waste precious time by taking classes that do not apply to the degree of Dietetic Technician. Complete the coursework and get your degree. No matter what it takes, finish school. Remember that you want to become a dietetic technician and this is the only way to get it done. Completion of your coursework will require supervised practical experi