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For Our Students :: How to Become a Dietetic Technician, Registered
(DTR) |
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What is a Dietetic
Technician, Registered?
The DTR is a health care
professional educated in nutrition and food management, and general
sciences. A DTR is an integrated part of a health and food management
team. The DTR work with the RD in a variety of settings, including heath
care, business, and industry, public health, foodservice and research. |
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Educational Requirements
of the DTR
The DTR (Dietetic Technician, Registered) has earned at least an associate
degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Food science,
psychology, nutrition, diet therapy, and food service management are among
the courses required to meet educational standards.
Practical supervised training in an accredited program is required. This
experience teaches the application of scientific nutrition and dietetic
principles to a variety of work settings.
The DTR have passed their respective national competency examination and
have completed ongoing continuing education requirements. |
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Interested in becoming
a DTR?
Future
Dietetic Professionals, we
have many resources/opportunities for you to learn about our exciting,
challenging profession.
Download the 2006-2007 list of Dietetic Technician Programs.
One of the opportunities
for students is to serve as a mentee for a CDA Officer.
Contact
Pat Smith to learn more.
Learn about current dietetics
students through their university/collegiate Websites. These student nutrition
organizations with Websites invite you to visit their sites:
UC
Davis Student Nutrition Association
SDSU Student
Nutrition Organization
Cal
Poly Food Science Club and Nutrition Club |
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