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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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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 |
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Industries of Employment
for Dietetic Technicians
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:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Dietetic Technicians
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