Description
The nutrition care specialist serves as an extender to the 65C (dietitian) by providing medical nutrition care therapy to patients and staff as well as in support of 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
- customer service
- schedule and appointment management
- basic data analysis
- quality improvement support
Common Certifications
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP)
- Certified Nutrition and Wellness Educator (CNWE)
- Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR, if eligible)
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- FOOD SERVICE
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
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