Dietitian Assistant


Dietitian Assistant

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Are you interested in being physically fit and strong? Do you like to suggest and advise people about diet plans and healthy food habits? Do you have a dream of being on your own and earn a lot of money? A career as a Dietitian Assistant could be a good option for you to start with. as you grow, you can become an independent Dietician as well.

Dietitian assistants work with senior dietitians to help people regarding their food choices. Assistants make important decisions about the diets that are necessary to follow by advising people what is best for them. They inform the public of the necessity of nutrition in their meals and influence their choices. Dietitian assistants are extremely valuable to dietitians and patients alike. They help patients choose food, monitor the food being consumed them, help patients understand how tubes and pumps work, weigh the patients and explain the diet and nutrition plan that is selected for them. They work with both healthy patients and people who are sick to help prevent digestive problems, eating disorders, weight loss, and allergies. They usually work in hospitals, clinics and may even visit their patients in their homes to advise them. 


Career Track By Pathway 1

Class 8 in school – MES course for ‘Dietician Assistant’ or similar courses - MES course for ‘Hygiene Assistant’ or similar courses.



After completing Class 8 in school, you can enroll for Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS) course for ‘Dietician Assistant’ or similar courses based on Modular Employable Skills (MES) framework under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of India. Then you can go for a higher level Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS) course for ‘Hygiene Assistant’ or similar courses based on Modular Employable Skills (MES) framework under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of India.


Career Track By Pathway 2

Class 10 with any subjects - NSQF Level 4 Training and Certificate for ‘Diet Assistant’ or similar courses.


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After completing Class 10 with any subjects, you need to undergo National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) Level 4 Training and Certificate for ‘Diet Assistant’ or similar courses. The total hours of training will range from 600-1000.


Career Track By Pathway 3

Class 10 with any subjects, Science and Mathematics – training at an ITI or similar institute for ‘Food and Nutrition’ or related trades.



After completing Class 10 with any subjects, Science and Mathematics, you need to undergo training at Industrial Training Institute (ITI), National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Regional Vocational Training Institute (RVTI), National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI), Industrial Training Center (ITC) or other vocational institutes for ‘Food and Nutrition’ or any similar course. After completing this training, you will sit for All India Trade Test (AITT) and you will get a National Trade Certificate (NTC) if you pass.






Course for Dietitian Assistant Profession

Professional
Vocational

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