Dietitian
With expert knowledge of food products, dietitians can design and implement nutritional programs for their patients. The goal is to improve health through a good diet.
Employment outlook
Good
Employment opportunities are good in Nova-ScotiaTestimonials
Prerequisits
Minimum overall average: 70%
Academic English - Grade 12
Academic Mathematics - Grade 12
3 other academic subjects among Chemistry, Biology and Physics - Grade 12
Interview
Academic English - Grade 12
Academic Mathematics - Grade 12
3 other academic subjects among Chemistry, Biology and Physics - Grade 12
Daily tasks
- Greet and counsel the public
- Create individual diet programs for each person
- Assess the nutritional status of an individual or an 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
- Mount Saint Vincent University - MSVU
- Mount Saint-Vincent University - MSVU
Type of diploma obtained
Bachelor of Health Science
Years of study: 4
