What is a Dietetic Technician?
Most of us have noticed it. As we get older, the list of things we can eat get smaller and smaller. It has to do with slowing of the metabolism. As this happens, we become less active and our arteries clog. This is why healthcare facilities need dietetic technicians or nutritional care technicians. These technicians work with dietitians to plan and implement nutritional programs at healthcare facilities and schools. In a normal work day, a technician may do some or all of the following: 1. Talk to patients to get their diet and medical history 2. Assist patients plan their diet based on budget and prescription 3. Assist patients select and purchase food based on prescription from the dietitian 4. Assist patients prepare meals 5. Translate the dietitian diet prescription into daily meal plan 6. Order food supplies for healthcare facilities 7. Maintain quality control 8. Make sure food preparation meets safety guidelines 9. Counsel patients on good nutrition 10. Counsel communities on pr
