Dietetic Technicians
O*NET Code: 29-2051.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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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💼 Also Known As
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)Child Nutrition AssistantClinical Dietetic TechnicianCook Chill Technician (CCT)Diet AideDiet AssistantDiet ClerkDiet Tech (Diet Technician)Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician)Diet Technician Registered (DTR)Dietary AideDietary AssistantDietary Technician (Dietary Tech)Dietetic AssistantDietetic Technician Registered (DTR)Food and Nutrition AssistantFood and Nutrition Services AssistantFood Service TechnicianMenu PlannerNutrition Assistant
⚡ Skills (15)
Speaking3/100
Active Listening3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Writing3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Active Learning3/100
Learning Strategies3/100
Monitoring3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Instructing3/100
+ 5 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (29)
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Appointment scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
Analytical or scientific software
0CBORD Nutrition Service Suite
Data base user interface and query software
0Computrition Nutrition Care Management NCM Select
Medical software
0CyberSoft NutriBase
Data base user interface and query software
0Cybersoft Primero Software Suite
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Desktop publishing software
Desktop publishing software
0DietMaster Systems Clinical Nutrition
Data base user interface and query software
0ESHA Research The Food Processor
Analytical or scientific software
0Food Service Solutions FoodCo
Inventory management software
0Gnutrition
Analytical or scientific software
0LunchByte Systems NUTRIKIDS
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0NutriGenie Optimal Nutrition
Analytical or scientific software
0Patient electronic medical record EMR software
Medical software
0Presentation software
Presentation software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0The Nutrition Company FoodWorks
Analytical or scientific software
0USDA Child Nutrition Database
Data base user interface and query software
0ValuSoft MasterCook
Data base user interface and query software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
0eTritionWare
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Dietetic Technicians → Health Education Specialists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (71% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (15)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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