Season 2 Episode 1: Exploring the Dietetic Technician Credential

We’ve seen the letters DTR/NDTR but what exactly do they mean? What is the job outlook for a Dietetic Technician and how is the process similar or different from becoming an RDN? Dietetic Technicians (DTR/NDTR), as our guest Candice Jones describes, are the Watson to the RD’s Sherlock Holmes, the Robin to Batman, the C3PO to R2D2 (I think you get the point). They bring a complementary set of skills that are key to the profession, as well as to patients and clients. As the Dietetic Technology Program Chair at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Candice knows the ins and outs of this growing profession. Today, Candice talks with us about: What the DTR credential is and the process for becoming a Dietetic Technician. DT vs DTR vs NDTR what’s the difference? The traditional and non-traditional career paths for DTR professionals and how to grow your salary as a DTR. New research on the exciting (and slightly unknown) future of the DTR educational pathway & we find out, is this a good pathway for people of color?