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Dietitian Careers

What Does a Dietitian Career Involve?
Most dietitians specialize in a particular area, with each career path having its own place of employment and unique clients:
  • Clinical dietitian: assess the nutritional needs of patients, implement nutritional programs, and work with doctors to align the patients' medical and nutritional needs at hospitals, nursing care facilities, and related institutions
  • Community dietitian: advise individuals and groups on preventing disease and promoting health with proper nutrition at public health clinics, home health agencies, or health maintenance organizations.
  • Consultant: give advice on weight loss, cholesterol reduction, and other diet-related concerns in a private practice or under contract to a health care facility, sports team, wellness program, supermarket, or related business.
  • Management dietitian: supervise large-scale meal planning in company cafeterias, health care facilities, prisons, or schools. Includes hiring workers, managing budgets, purchasing food, and enforcing sanitary regulations.
What Education Is Required?
Working as a dietitian typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, or food service systems management. Useful career courses may include:
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Computer science
  • Economics
  • Foods
  • Health
  • Institution management
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
The American Dietetic Association's Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education has also accredited 22 master's degree programs.

35 States require licensure, 12 states require statutory certification, and 1 requires registration. Most of these involve an exam plus meeting a certain number of supervised internship hours.

The Following Schools Provide Educational Programs For Dietitian Careers:
  Ashford University

Balance your job with online coursework as you earn your Bachelor's or Master's degree. You'll find Ashford UniversityŽ, founded in 1918, is an ideal choice for you whether you're a working adult or haven't yet completed your degree. Count on Ashford University to provide a high-quality degree program that is: Affordable - Benefit from one of the lowest program costs available online; Accelerated - Classes are 5-6 weeks and are taken one at a time. Plus, you can transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree; Convenient - Enjoy the flexibility of online courses 24 hours a day. Online classes are asynchronous, so like email, you can login anytime to participate and post your work in class. Key Points to add for Online (degree specific): 99 Approved Credits Transfer, Smart Track Content, and promotions running for time period.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
BA/Health and Wellness
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  Liberty University

We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
MA in HS - Health and Wellness
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  Carrington College California

Carrington College California (TM) offers certificate, degree, and diploma programs that can help you begin a new career. Our highly respected instructors can provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to become a success. Choose from programs in Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Services, Criminal Justice, Design & Visual Arts, or Business & Information Systems. Carrington College California has multiple conveniently located campuses in California.

Locations:
Antioch, CA Citrus Heights, CA Emeryville, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA Pomona, CA Sacramento, CA
San Jose, CA San Leandro, CA Stockton, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Fitness Training
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  Globe University

Get the career training you need to reach your personal and professional goals at Globe University. We provide a real-world education that emphasizes hands-on training in small classes taught by instructors who are professionals in their fields. Choose from a variety of master's, bachelor's, associate, and diploma programs in the fields of business, health, legal, IT, and creative.

Locations:
Minneapolis, MN St. Paul, MN Sioux Falls, SD
Appleton, WI Eau Claire, WI Green Bay, WI
Madison, WI Middleton, WI Onalaska, WI
Rothschild, WI
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
AAS in Health Fitness Specialist, BS in Health Fitness Specialist, Master of Science in Health Fitness Management
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  Pinnacle Career Institute

Our coursework goes beyond lectures and theory, providing students with practical experience and professional development skills. Our instructors provide each student with personalized attention and we offer students assistance with job placement and searching, resume preparation, and interview coaching. PCI students are equipped with the skills they need to start their new careers immediately after graduation.

Locations:
Lawrence, KS Kansas City, MO
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Personal Trainer
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  ATI Career Training Center

Get the career training you need to create a better future. ATI has more than 35 years of experience helping adults who want to improve their lives through education. We feature a variety of high-quality programs in healthcare, automotive, and electronics. We also offer flexible class schedules, reasonable class sizes, job search assistance for graduates, and financial aid for most programs to those who qualify.

Locations:
Fort Lauderdale, FL Miami, FL Albuquerque, NM
Oklahoma City, OK Dallas, TX Houston, TX
Lewisville, TX North Richland Hills, TX Richardson, TX
Waco, TX
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Personal Fitness Trainer
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  Argosy University Online

Earn your degree without disrupting your life with Argosy University's flexible online programs in business, education and psychology. Benefit from experienced faculty, personalized service, and a supportive community.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Master of Arts in Sport-Exercise Psychology
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  Keystone Technical Institute

Ready to move forward with your career? At Keystone Technical Institute, located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains north of Harrisburg, PA, we can give you the preparation you need to achieve your goals. We offer a wide range of career-focused degree, diploma and continuing education programs in fields such as medicine, child care, culinary arts, drafting, technology, and more.

Locations:
Harrisburg, PA
Medical Education Programs:
Personal Fitness Trainer
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  Santa Barbara Business College

Jumpstart your career with Santa Barbara Business College. We offer associate degree and diploma programs that'll get you started in the fields of business, criminal justice, education, technology, medical, paralegal, nursing, fitness training, and pharmacology. SBBCollege is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. For information on graduation rates, median debt of graduates who completed these programs and other important information, visit http://www.sbbcollege.edu/consumerinformation/disclosures.php. SBBCollege offers financial aid to those who qualify.

Locations:
Bakersfield, CA Palm Desert, CA Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Maria, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Fitness Training
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