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Health Careers - Dietetic Assistant

Dietetic assistants work with dietitians to help people with their diet and nutrition. They show people how to use feeding tubes or advise on food choices.

In hospitals dietetic assistants may:

  • help patients choose from the hospital menu
  • order supplies for the department
  • monitor a patient’s food
  • input data on patients’ records
  • show patients how to use feeding tubes and pumps
  • weigh patients
  • explain a patient’s diet and nutrition plan

Entry: There are no set entry requirements for dietetic assistants. Employers expect good numeracy and literacy and some experience or qualifications in health or social care. Employers may ask for GCSEs in English and maths. Science may also be useful. Employers may ask for an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent qualification in health and social care or healthcare.

Employers often ask for relevant work experience. Even where this is not specified, it would be an advantage if you have worked in health or social care, either in paid employment or voluntary work.

Progression: Dietician

 

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