Dietetic internship vs nutrition counselor

Differences between dietetic internship and nutrition counselor duties and responsibilities

Dietetic internship example responsibilities.

• Collaborate with diabetes educator to achieve AADE accreditation for the diabetes education program and to provide education as an instructor.
• Follow up with physician consults, educate patients on nutrition, and take part in IDT meetings and ICU rounds.
• Complete clinical dietetic rotations which also include specialty rotations in pediatrics, kidney/liver transplant, oncology, and critical care.
• Acquire excellent interdisciplinary communication skills through ICU and nursing rounds.
• Communicate breastfeeding, proper infant feeding practices, and provide nutrition education to WIC participants.
• Work alongside translators in culturally diverse environment to education patients on diabetes, hypertension and healthful eating.
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Nutrition counselor example responsibilities.

• Provide ambulatory care to all outpatients including, diabetics, pediatric, allergy / GI issues, weight loss.
• Take measurements for BMI as needed.
• Assist and develop custom/specialized menus for participants who require meal accommodations due to allergies, intolerances, or medical conditions.
• Assist in clinical inpatient setting as needed, where TPN consultations are frequently perform.