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A Dietetic Assistant provides dietary advice to clients to suit their individual needs. You’ll work with a qualified dietician to develop meal plans and offer information on nutritional needs. A Dietetic Assistant, or Dietary Aide or Dietary Technician, might work with clients with particular needs such as people trying to lose weight or people with diabetes.
Dietetic Assistants need to have excellent personal skills and should be able to communicate with a diverse group of clients. It’s important that you can listen to clients’ concerns and understand their individual circumstances. Dietetic Assistants need to understand nutritional needs and be able to follow the instructions of a supervising dietician.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Dietetic Assistant.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a nutritional advisor with the nationally recognised 10967NAT Diploma of Nutrition. Graduates can get to work immediately, providing tailored nutritional advice while engaging with health professionals and the Australian health system. The course covers: recognising healthy body systems, confirming physical health status, educating clients in the fundamental principles of nutrition, providing specialised advice for weight management, tailoring nutritional programs for athletes, supporting the nutritional requirements of specific populations, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and the latest course enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
The 10698NAT Diploma of Weight Management is a high-end qualification grounded in the principles of psychology, nutrition and exercise science. While many graduates of this diploma will be working one-on-one with clients, others will be leading and directing a team of weight management practitioners. During the course you will develop the skills and knowledge to evaluate the lifestyle factors that influence client obesity, then apply risk management practices while developing individual weight loss programs. Enquire now for a full course outline and the latest intake dates. .
Average duration: 18 months.
The Certificate IV In Weight Management is ideal for students wanting a successful career in the health and wellness sector. You will graduate knowing how to navigate the weight management industry while delivering both one-on-one weight loss consultations and group clinics. With skills and knowledge in psychology, mindset and behaviour modification, as well as nutritional science, meal planning, physiology and exercise programs. you’ll be ready for work at a range of contemporary health spas, wellness clinics or fitness centres. Enquire now to find out next intake dates and full course units..
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Here are some potential career pathways within nutrition and dietetics. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Nutrition and Dietetics
Dietetic Assistant
$1,200 weekly pay
Nutrition Assistant
Dietitian
$1,530 weekly pay
Health Coach
$1,250 weekly pay
Nutritionist
Weight Loss Consultant
Diabetes Educator
$1,550 weekly pay
Nutritional Therapist
$1,500 weekly pay