Dietetic Technician - Gaston College

Dietetic Technician from Gaston College is a Campus Associate Dietetics degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Overview The Dietetic Technician Program prepares individuals to promote optimal health through proper nutrition by providing personalized services to meet client's needs, and ensure balanced diets. Dietetic Technicians work under the supervision of a registered licensed dietitian. Graduates of the Dietetic Technician program are eligible for the national registration examination for dietetic technicians. Course work includes content related to food, nutrition, communication, and management. The physical, biological, behavioral and social sciences support these areas. Career Outline Employment opportunities include childcare centers, hospitals, correctional centers, public health agencies, retirement centers, hospices, clinics, nursing homes, home care programs or medical offices. Program Outcomes Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively. Students will have knowledge of physical and biological sciences. Students will have knowledge of social sciences. Students will have knowledge of research. Students will demonstrate the ability to calculate, apply and demonstrate basic food principles. Students will have knowledge of nutrition. They will be able to calculate diets such as hypertension, obesity, etc., screen and assess individuals for nutritional status. Students will have knowledge of management. Students will have knowledge of health care systems. All classes are offered on-line via the Internet. Gaston College offers an in-state Distance Education track for all NC residents. View more details on Gaston College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dietetics courses.