Dietetic Technician Health Associate Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Dietetic Technician Do?
Dietetic technicians assist dietitians in planning nutritional programmes and in planning menus for patients as part of an overall treatment plan under supervision of a dietitian. Under supervision of a dietitian, dietetic technicians assist dietitians in patient reviews, enteral feeding discharge planning, and clinical auditing which includes nutritional screening.
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Food Safety Standards
Food safety standards (i.e. ISO 22000) developed by the recognised organisations for Standardization dealing with food safety. For example, the ISO 22000 international standard specifies the requirements for an effective food safety management system. It covers interactive communication, system management, prerequisite programs and HACCP principles.
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Skills You Need to Become a Dietetic Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialFood Safety Standards knowledge
Food safety standards (i.e. ISO 22000) developed by the recognised organisations for Standardization dealing with food safety. For example, the ISO 22000 international standard specifies the requirements for an effective …
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EssentialHygiene In A Health Care Setting knowledge
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical …
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EssentialFood Preservation knowledge
Deterioration factors, controlling factors (temperature, additives, humidity, pH, water activity, etc., including packaging) and food processing methods to preserve food products.
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EssentialFood Hygiene Rules knowledge
The set of national and international regulations for hygiene of foodstuffs and food safety, e.g. regulation (EC) 852/2004.
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EssentialMedical Informatics knowledge
The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.
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EssentialHealth Care Legislation knowledge
The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.
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EssentialProfessional Documentation In Health Care knowledge
The written standards applied in the health care professional environments for documentation purposes of one`s activity.
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EssentialNutrition Of Healthy Persons knowledge
The type of nutrition needed for healthy individuals of all ages.
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EssentialCounselling Methods knowledge
Counselling techniques used in different settings and with various groups and individuals, especially concerning methods of supervision and mediation in the counselling process.
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EssentialDietetics knowledge
The human nutrition and dietary modification for optimising health in clinical or other environments. The role of nutrition in promoting health and preventing illness across the life spectrum.
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EssentialHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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EssentialCalculation Of Food Energy knowledge
The summing up of the total energy of food by adding together the energy provided by the proteins, total fat, carbohydrates and dietary fibers contained in one meal or food …
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EssentialComposition Of Diets knowledge
The planning, selection, composition and manufacturing of diets for healthy and ill persons.
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialCommunicate Effectively In Healthcare skill
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
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EssentialComply With Legislation Related To Health Care skill
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
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EssentialComply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice skill
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EssentialEmpathise With The Healthcare User skill
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EssentialFollow Clinical Guidelines skill
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
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EssentialInteract With Healthcare Users skill
Communicate with clients and their carer's, with the patient's permission, to keep them informed about the clients' and patients' progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
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EssentialMonitor Stock Level skill
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
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EssentialUse E-health And Mobile Health Technologies skill
Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.
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EssentialUse Food Preparation Techniques skill
Apply food preparation techniques including the selecting, washing, cooling, peeling, marinating, preparing of dressings and cutting of ingredients.
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EssentialWork In A Multicultural Environment In Health Care skill
Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.
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EssentialWork In Multidisciplinary Health Teams skill
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
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EssentialAssess Nutritional Characteristics Of Food skill
Assess nutritional characteristics of food for human consumption for a better healthy diet.
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EssentialEducate Healthcare Users On Nutrition skill
Help healthcare users and caregivers with choosing meals from a modified therapeutic selective menu, explaining nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, food selection and preparation and providing and explaining …
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EssentialPlan Patient Menus skill
Plan menus for patients according to the specified treatment plan.
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EssentialPrepare Infant Formulae skill
Prepare infant formulae according to specifications.
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Optional Skills (5 of 9 displayed)
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OptionalGeriatrics knowledge
Geriatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalEuropean Food Safety Policy knowledge
Assurance of a high level of food safety within the EU through coherent farm-to-table measures and adequate monitoring, while ensuring an effective internal market. The implementation of this approach involves …
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OptionalObesity knowledge
The causes, pathophysiology and effects on health of the excess of body fat.
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OptionalMedical Terminology knowledge
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
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OptionalPedagogy knowledge
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
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OptionalDeal With Emergency Care Situations skill
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages In Care skill
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.
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OptionalManage Healthcare Users' Data skill
Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …
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OptionalStore Raw Food Materials skill
Keep in reserve raw materials and other food supplies, following stock control procedures.
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