Army MOS · Medical
68M Nutrition Care Specialist
Overview
A Nutrition Care Specialist provides medical nutrition care therapy to patients and staff as an extender to a dietitian. This specialist also supports humanitarian missions in field and fixed hospitals.
Core Skills
- clinical data entry
- electronic health record usage
- patient education
- medical terminology
- nutrition assessment support
- documentation and recordkeeping
- HIPAA and privacy compliance
- interdisciplinary teamwork
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- GNOME Gnutrition
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
- Meals Plus
- PCS Revenue Control Systems FASTRAK School Meal Software
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Food Service
- Clinical Technician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)
- Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT)
Career Growth
- Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
- Grocery Manager Certification
- Tactical Strength and Conditioning-Facilitator (TSAC-F)
What the Work Involves
- Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
- Rotate and store food supplies.
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
Related Occupations
- Cooks, Restaurant
- Food Preparation Workers
- Cooks, Private Household
- Cooks, Short Order
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 68M. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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