Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2016
51. - Health professions and related programs
This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and related clinical sciences and administrative and support services.
51.31 - Dietetics and clinical nutrition services
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 51.3101 to 51.3199.
51.3101 - Dietetics/dietitian (RD)
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behaviour, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. These programs include courses in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations.
Illustrative example(s)
- dietetics
- dietitian
- registered dietitian (RD)
Exclusion(s)
- food and nutrition(19.0501)
- food science(01.1001)
- human nutrition(19.0504)
- nutrition science(30.1901)
- nutritionist(51.3102)
51.3102 - Clinical nutrition/nutritionist
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of dietetics and the biomedical and nutrition sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs as part of clinical treatment and therapy programs, and to manage health care facility food services. These programs include courses in human nutrition, nutrient metabolism, the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention, nutrition as a treatment regime, planning and directing hospital food service programs, diet and nutrition analysis and planning, supervision of food storage and preparation, special diets, client education, and professional standards and regulations.
Illustrative example(s)
- clinical nutrition
- nutritionist
Exclusion(s)
- dietitian(51.3101)
- food science(01.1001)
- human nutrition(19.0504)
- nutrition science(30.1901)
51.3103 - Dietetic technician (DTR)
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of registered dietitians and nutritionists, to implement nutritional and dietetic plans and provide direct client and patient services. These programs include courses in human nutrition, client interviewing and record keeping, dietary planning, food preparation and safety, food worker supervision, food service establishment monitoring and inspection, and applicable procedures and regulations.
Illustrative example(s)
- dietetic technician
- dietetic technician, registered (DTR)
- registered dietetic technician
Exclusion(s)
- dietary aide(51.3104)
- dietitian(51.3101)
- human nutrition(19.0504)
- nutrition science(30.1901)
51.3104 - Dietitian assistant
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to assist registered dietitians in planning, preparing and serving meals to individuals with specific dietary needs. These programs include courses in equipment use, food preparation, diet regulations, food handling, safety and sanitary standards and administrative techniques and procedures.
Illustrative example(s)
- dietary aide
- dietary assistant
- dietitian assistant
Exclusion(s)
- dietetic technician(51.3103)
- dietitian(51.3101)
- human nutrition(19.0504)
- nutrition science(30.1901)
51.3199 - Dietetics and clinical nutrition services, other
This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Dietetics and clinical nutrition services.
Illustrative example(s)
- holistic nutrition
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