The DTR at the local community hospital is busy with nutrition screening, assessment, documentation, and education. The RD position has been vacant for quite a few months with no immediate prospects. The Director of Nutrition and Food Services feels the DTR is doing a great job. Is there a need to be concerned?

Dietetic technicians are wellness practitioners who develop nutritional plans to promote health, treat illnesses, or prevent disease. Dietetic technicians assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. They may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals. A typical DTR exam is broken into three domains or main sections. Nutrition Science and Care for Individuals and Groups (44%) Food Science and Food Service (24%) Management of Food and Nutrition Services... Show more

Dietetic technicians are wellness practitioners who develop nutritional plans to promote health, treat illnesses, or prevent disease.
Dietetic technicians assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. They may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

A typical DTR exam is broken into three domains or main sections.

1. Nutrition Science and Care for Individuals and Groups (44%)
2. Food Science and Food Service (24%)
3. Management of Food and Nutrition Services (32%)

Exam sessions are three (3) hours long with two hours and 30 minutes for the exam, 20 minutes for an introductory tutorial, and 10 minutes for a post-exam survey.

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