Dietetic technicians assist dietitians in developing nutrition programs and meal plans. They also teach and counsel individuals in proper diet and health.
Dietetic technicians are also called dietary aides, cooks, cook chill technicians (CCT), diet clerks, diet technician registereds (DTR), certified dietary managers (CDM), dietary managers, nutrition technicians, and clinical dietetic technicians.
Dietetic technicians need a high school diploma, they also need strong speaking skills, listening skills, teaching skills, among many others. Be sure to check out the programs being offered in many locations to see if any of the courses available to you can help you become a dietetic technician!