registered dietitian fall 2016
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Registered DietitianCARLOS ROMERO
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Job Description
Management Dietitian: supervise food service/preparation for cafeterias, hospitals, food corporations
Clinical Dietitian: plan diets based on patient needs – work in nursing homes and hospitals – consult with doctors and health care workers
Community Dietitian: educate public on healthy food and nutrition – work in public health clinics or with HMO’s
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Education
High School diploma or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Internship with a health care facility or food service company Pass an exam for registered dietitian Almost all states require license, registration or certification –
Not Arizona
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Skills
Communication skills Analyze ideas in order to solve problems Math and science Time and people management Clerical skills for example Computer, filing
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Working Conditions
Mostly inside High level of contact with patients, clients, doctors, health care
workers Exposed to sickness and disease from patients Typical work week Monday-Friday unless working in hospital or
nursing home Sometimes protective gear is necessary Sit for long periods of time
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Salary
US median salary = $57,910/year. AZ median salary = $53,130/year
AZ range = $38,860/year – $64,400/year
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Employment Opportunities
US rate of growth over next 10 years = 16.3% AZ rate of growth over next 10 years = 25.5% much faster than
average Phoenix/Scottsdale/Mesa rate of growth = 27.7% Annual openings 43 – AZ 1139 current dietitians in Arizona
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Pros
Monday-Friday schedule for most dietitians Helping others whether it be patients or physicians Not a lot of your time in terms of education (bachelors degree
and exam)
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Cons
If you are an outdoor person or like to be active Often exposed to disease and infections Only 43 average openings a year