Nutrition and Dietetic Services
Under the supervision of a Clinical Dietitian, the Dietetic Clerk obtains nutritional data via the computer, the medical record, and patient visitation to assist with the nutrition screening of patients and the intro- and inter-departmental communication of the patients’ dietary needs.
Introduction:
Diet clerks are involved in the preparation of safe and nutritious meals for patients/clients in various healthcare facilities. The diet clerk works under the supervision of a registered dietitian in a hospital or nursing home or may work under the direction of a certified dietary manager or dietetic technician. With experience, the dietetic clerk may assume assistant supervisory responsibilities in various units of the nutrition department.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients.
- Processes new diets and changes as required.
- Assist dietitians with editing patient menus to suit their dietary needs.
- Calculate patient’s intake and documented percentage consumption.
- May answer telephone and intercom calls and relay information to kitchen concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharge.
Career Opportunities:
- Dietetic Clerk
Salary:
Florida Diet Clerk salaries vary greatly from town to town. The average wage for this career in Miami, Florida is $15.83 hourly or $32,920 annually.
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 300 hours. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Diet Clerk | 300 Hours |
| Total Hours: 300 | ||
Location & Schedule:
Nutrition and Dietetic Services is available at the following school (s):
| LOCATION | COURSE'S SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Hopkins Technical College | Monday-Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | |
Contact Information at the Location:
Additional information can be provided by student services:
| LOCATION | COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR | PHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (305) 324-6070 | Patricia Estiverne Sandra Hawkins Jacques Lucien Rose Jasmin | Ext. 7089 Ext. 7129 Ext. 7039 |
Source
Commercial Foods, Culinary Arts & Baking
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