Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

• 10 - Health and related fields
• 51. - Health professions and related programs
• 51.31 - Dietetics and clinical nutrition services

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

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• Exclusion(s)

  • dietary aide(51.3104)
  • human nutrition(19.0504)
  • nutrition science(30.1901)
  • registered dietitian (RD)(51.3101)