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   Assistant dietitian or dietetic assistant

Assistant dietitians work with the direction of registered dietitians.

Job role

In hospitals they ensure that patients are well nourished and on the
right diet for their condition. They might advise those on special
diets about choosing suitable meals from the hospital menu, for
example, and liase with nurses about patients' weight and food intake.

In the community they might help educate the local population about
healthy eating. They could be working with patients on strict food
regimes, such as those with kidney disease, food allergies, eating
disorders, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cancer or digestive problems.

Entry requirements

For entry into a role such as an assistant dietitian or dietetic
assistant, employers look for motivation and enthusiasm and personal
qualities such as a mature and caring attitude, rather than academic
qualifications.

A good general education with numeracy and literacy is needed, as most
roles involve some sort of paperwork and academic qualifications such
as GCSEs or an NVQ in a relevant subject, are an advantage.

Evidence of work experience or voluntary work in a related area can be very beneficial.

Many universities now offer training and intial study can be used for entry on to a full degree course.

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	Assistant dietitian or dietetic assistant Assistant dietitians work with the direction of registered dietitians. Job role In hospitals they ensure that patients are well nourished and on the right diet for their condition. They might advise those on special diets about choosing suitable meals from the hospital menu, for example, and liase with nurses about patients' weight and food intake. In the community they might help educate the local population about healthy eating. They could be working with patients on strict food regimes, such as those with kidney disease, food allergies, eating disorders, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cancer or digestive problems. Entry requirements For entry into a role such as an assistant dietitian or dietetic assistant, employers look for motivation and enthusiasm and personal qualities such as a mature and caring attitude, rather than academic qualifications. A good general education with numeracy and literacy is needed, as most roles involve some sort of paperwork and academic qualifications such as GCSEs or an NVQ in a relevant subject, are an advantage. Evidence of work experience or voluntary work in a related area can be very beneficial. Many universities now offer training and intial study can be used for entry on to a full degree course.