Registered Dietitian Career Guide

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Overview

A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a specialized healthcare professional who uses their expertise in food and nutrition to promote health and manage diseases. RDs play a crucial role in assessing and improving individuals' dietary habits, helping them achieve and maintain optimal well-being.

Essential Job Functions:

Registered Dietitians provide personalized nutrition advice and guidance to clients, patients and communities. They develop

Education

To become a Registered Dietitian, individuals typically need to earn a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a related field from an accredited institution. This degree should include coursework approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

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Related certifications

After completing their education, aspiring RDs must complete an accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program. Following the internship, candidates need to pass the Registration Examination for Dietitians, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Skills

Staff and Travel Registered Dietitians require a strong foundation in nutritional science and the ability to translate that knowledge into practical advice. Effective communication, counseling and interpersonal skills are essential to engage clients and support behavior change. RDs also need to stay current with the latest research and dietary guidelines.

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Responsibilities

RDs assess clients' nutritional status, develop tailored nutrition plans and monitor progress. They collaborate with healthcare teams, educate patients on managing chronic conditions through diet and may provide group nutrition education. RDs also contribute to menu planning in institutions like hospitals and schools.

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Registered Dietitian
$1,700-2,421/week

The average salary for a Registered Dietitian is $2,028.12 per week.

Last updated on April 27, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Pros & Cons

Becoming a Registered Dietitian offers numerous benefits, including the opportunity to positively impact individuals' health and well-being through nutrition. RDs enjoy a diverse range of career paths, from clinical settings to community outreach. The field is intellectually stimulating and continuously evolving with new research and dietary trends.

However, there are challenges as well. RDs may encounter resistance from clients reluctant to

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Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  • Salinas, CA
  • Solomon Page
  • 5x8 hrs, Flexible

$2,707/week

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Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  • Salinas, CA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 5x8 hrs, Flexible
  • Referral Bonus

$2,566/week

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Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  • Salinas, CA
  • Genie Healthcare
  • 5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible

$2,410/week

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Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  • Merced, CA
  • Genie Healthcare
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$2,400/week

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Posted 5 days ago

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