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Dietetic Technician Program Educational and Professional Requirements

Dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs), are trained in food and nutrition and are an integral part of health care and food service management teams. DTRs have met the following criteria to earn the DTR credential:

• Complete at least a two-year associate's degree at a US regionally accredited college or university.
• Complete a dietetic technician program, such as the Dietetic Technician Program at TMCC. These programs are approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), and include 450 hours of supervised practice experience in various community programs, health care, and food-service facilities.
• Pass a national, written examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.

College Course Work

The associate degree course work for dietetic technicians includes a variety of classes in food and nutrition sciences, foodservice systems management, and a range of general science courses.

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