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Dietetic Technicians

Dietetic technicians are wellness practitioners who develop nutritional plans to promote health, treat illnesses or prevent disease.

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AT-A-GLANCE

Average Salary

$25K

Job Growth

5.20%

Education Required

Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree

Patient Interaction

Medium

Blood Interaction

None

Career Description

Dietetic technicians are wellness practitioners who develop nutritional plans to promote health, treat illnesses or prevent disease.

Academic Requirements

Dietetic technicians may choose to complete a 2-year associate degree in a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), take continuing education courses, and pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam

Schools

University of Kansas Lawrence
Macon Area Career and Technical Education Center Macon
KU School of Health Professions Kansas City
Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City
Johnson County Community College Overland Park
University of Missouri – Columbia Columbia
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg
University of Mary Kansas City
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau
Saint Louis University St. Louis
Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield
Northwest Missouri State University Maryville
Missouri Southern State University Joplin
Missouri State University Springfield
Lindenwood University St. Charles
Fontbonne University St. Louis
Cox College Springfield
College of the Ozarks Point Lookout

Professional Organizations

Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association

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Dietitians and Nutritionists

Dietitians or nutritionists are health care professionals who develop and supervise diet programs that improve public health. They may serve as clinical dietitians in health care facilities, community dietitians in public health centers or management dietitians in food distribution facilities.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$40—60K

Job Growth

12.36%

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

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Physical Therapist Assistants

Physical therapist assistants assist the physical therapist in treating patients. They may help them exercise, apply hot or cold packs, or perform special ultrasound or electrical treatments. They may help patients increase their strength and assist in developing treatment plans or keep track of the patient’s progress.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$40—60K

Job Growth

25.04%

Education Required

Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree

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Athletic Trainers

Athletic trainers help prevent injuries among athletes and help them recover from injuries. They are health care professionals that diagnose and treat injuries caused by stress to the musculoskeletal system. They are also trained to teach injury prevention methods to people who work in jobs that have a high demand of physical activity.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$40—60K

Job Growth

23.03%

Education Required

Master's Degree

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