Roles and Specialization
A PART OF CLINICAL NUTRITION SERVICES
What is Clinical Nutrition?
What is a Registered Dietitian?
- Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics/human nutrition/nutrition sciences at an accredited US university or college.ÌýNote: most RDs atÌýÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ hold a master’s degree or higher.
- Complete an accredited supervised practice program/internship at a health care facility
- Pass a national registration exam for Registered Dietitians
- Maintain professional continuing education requirements to sustain registration and ability to practice
Clinical Nutrition
Overview
Roles and Specialization
What we do
Education and Advancement
Developing our talent
Leadership Team
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Where do ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Registered Dietitians work?
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Oncology
- Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Psychology
- Neurology/Neurosurgery
- Solid Organ Transplant
In the ambulatory outpatient setting, RDs at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ are mostly providing care through telemedicine, serving the following clinics:Ìý
- Cancer Center
- Digestive Health
- Solid Organ Transplant: Heart, Lung, Liver and Kidney
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Endocrinology
- Primary Care
- Bariatrics (BMI)
- Cardiology
- Nutrition Clinic
- Kidney ClinicÌý
- Neuromuscular Clinic
What is a Dietitian Technician?
Nutrition and dietetic technicians can be registered (NDTRs) or be professionals aiming to get into the field of clinical nutrition.
The Nutrition and Dietetic Technicians roles at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ do not require registration, though a minimum of an associate degree in dietetics, nutrition or nutrition-related field is preferred.
Nutrition and Dietetic Technician roles at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ are great entry-level roles for individuals wanting to pursue the Registered Dietitian field to gain meaningful experience and training in a world class hospital environment.Ìý
