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Occupational Report for Dietetic Technicians (29-2051) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Assist dietitians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Under the supervision of dietitians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

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Dietetic Technicians
Employment Outlook for Dietetic Technicians
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the statewide average.

Due to low projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Dietetic Technicians There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Dietetic Technicians No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Dietetic Technicians
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $8.81 $9.33 $10.98 $16.67 $19.31 $12.81 $26,652
Multnomah / Washington 9.94 11.90 17.05 19.30 21.68 16.09 33,474
Baker / Union / Wallowa 13.94 15.54 17.01 18.56 19.49 16.79 34,915
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Dietetic Technicians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 98 119 21 21.4% 2 1 4
Multnomah / Washington 57 69 12 21.1% 1 1 2
Clackamas 21 23 2 9.5% 0 0 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 8 12 4 50.0% 0 0 1
Lane 7 10 3 42.9% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 4 3 -1 -25.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Dietetic Technicians
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 98
Total, All Industries Private 69
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 25
Real Estate Private 25
Lessors of Real Estate Private 25
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 43
Hospitals Private 16
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Private 27
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly Private 19
Total, All Industries Local 28
Public Administration Local 24
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 24
Educational Requirements for Dietetic Technicians Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Dietetic Technicians
  • Analyze Menus
  • Analyze Recipes
  • Apply Basic Chemistry
  • Apply Chemistry Theory
  • Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
  • Apply Institutional Care Procedures
  • Apply Nutrition Research Techniques
  • Apply Nutritional Practices
  • Apply Personal Care Procedures
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Cook In Quantity
  • Determine Portions
  • Feed Patients
  • Follow Recipes
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Plan And Organize Nutritional And Food Programs
  • Plan And Prepare Menus
  • Plan Meal Presentations
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Dietary Counseling
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Teach Food And Nutrition Principles
  • Teach Medical Self Care
  • Understand Needs Of The Elderly
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Medical Terminology
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Dietetic Technicians The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 494-7800
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Dietetic Technicians No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Dietetic Technicians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Dietitians And Nutritionists 57%
Cooks, Institution And Cafeteria 24%
Psychiatric Technicians 22%
Cooks, All Other 21%
Home Health Aides 20%