Dietetic Technicians

in California
 

Assist dietitians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Under the supervision of dietitians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals. [More Details...]


Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)[Top]
SkillsImportanceCompetence Level
Active Learning8359
Active Listening9062
Critical Thinking8055
Idea Evaluation7757
Idea Generation8357
Identification of Key Causes7755
Implementation Planning7759
Information Gathering9057
Information Organization8052
Instructing7759
Learning Strategies7762
Persuasion7748
Product Inspection8057
Reading Comprehension8767
Solution Appraisal8057
Speaking9062
Writing8364


Employment Projections[Top]
 AreaEstimated Year - Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeAnnual Avg Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
California 2018 - 20285,9006,60070011.95,750


Wages[Top]
AreaTime PeriodHourly MeanHourly by Percentile
25thMedian75th
California 2023$22.13$17.25$19.63$24.53


Education[Top]
Workers must have a Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.


Training Programs[Top]
The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Dietetic Technicians
  1. Dietetic Technician (DTR)
  2. Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
  3. Dietitian Assistant
  4. Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  5. Nutrition Sciences

Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange[Top]
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