Dietitician
With a very good knowledge of food products, the dietitian can design and implement nutritional programs for his patients. The goal is to improve health through good nutrition.
Employment outlook
Good
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Prerequisits
Moyenne globale minimale : 70%
Anglais académique - Grade 12
Mathématique académique - Grade 12
3 autres matières académiques parmi Chimie, Biologie et Physique - Grade 12
Entretien
Anglais académique - Grade 12
Mathématique académique - Grade 12
3 autres matières académiques parmi Chimie, Biologie et Physique - Grade 12
Daily tasks
- Welcome and advise the public
- Create personalized food programs
- Assess the nutritional status of an individual or institution
- Educate the public on nutritional needs
- Develop new products in partnership with companies
Required skills
- Ability to assess, plan and implement a care program
- Be curious and have good logical sense
- Enjoy working with the public
- Good listening skills and communicate easily
- Love teamwork and interdisciplinary
Salary
$33,32 / hour *
Annual salary at 40h per week: $69 306
Min hourly rate: $23,08 / h ($48 006)
Max hourly rate: $38,00 / h ($79 040)
* Median rate according to Statistics Canada
Work locations
- Companies and industries
- Doctor's offices
- Hospital center
- Self-employed
Training institutions
Available scholarships in Nova Scotia
Type of diploma obtained
Bachelor of Health Science
Years of study: 4