Do you want to become a Dietitian? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Dietitian are experts on food and health, able to explain scientific information in a way that everyone can understand.
Most dietitians work in the National Heath Service (NHS). They advise people about making positive changes to their diets, check and record their progress. Their clients include people:
Some dietitians work for the NHS in the community, advising individuals and groups. Other work with athletes and sports coaches, for food and drug companies, in the media, in research or training.
NHS dietitians work 36.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Part-time work is available.
In the NHS dietitians work in wards, outpatients clinics and kitchens. In the community they are based at health centres or GPs' surgeries. In industry they work in offices or laboratories. Sports dietitians are based at sports clubs and fitness centres.
NHS salaries range from £17,745 to around £36,530.
Dietitians should:
As dietetics is one of the fastest growing healthcare professions, opportunities for employment and career development are good.
Dietitians must successfully complete an approved BSc or MSc degree course in Dietetics or Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and register with the Heath Professions Council before they can practise. There is no maximum age to begin training.
After around two years working in the NHS, dietitians may apply for more senior posts. Higher grade dietitians have managerial responsibilities or specialist clinical knowledge.
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