Army MOS · Medical
65C Dietitian
Overview
A dietitian formulates policies, develops procedures, and directs and supervises nutrition care services. The dietitian oversees comprehensive nutrition care programs in fixed medical treatment facilities and field medical units during peacetime, mobilization, and wartime.
Core Skills
- electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
- clinical data analysis
- quality assurance and compliance
- policy development and implementation
- process improvement
- program management
- patient education and counseling
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- staff training and supervision
- regulatory and standards interpretation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Allergenic diet software
- Aurora FoodPro
- Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Food Service
- Culinary Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- State Dietitian Licensure
Career Growth
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
What the Work Involves
- Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
- Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.
- Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
- Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
- Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.
Related Occupations
- Dietetic Technicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Pediatricians, General
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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