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Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians Test Specifications Effective January 2017
Dietetic Technician, Registered Examination
Test Specifications
January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016
The Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians is designed to evaluate a dietetic technician’s ability to perform at the entry-level. The examination content domains and topics are outlined below.
I. |
Food and Nutrition Sciences |
10% |
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A. Principles of Food Preparation |
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B. Food Composition |
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C. Principles of Basic and Normal Nutrition |
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II. |
Nutrition Care for Individuals and Groups |
34% |
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A. Screening and Assessment |
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B. Diagnosis |
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C. Planning and Intervention |
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D. Monitoring and Evaluation |
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III. |
Principles of Education and Training |
7% |
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A. Assessment and Planning |
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B. Implementation and Evaluation |
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IV. |
Foodservice Systems |
22% |
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A. Menu Development |
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B. Procurement and Supply Management |
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C. Food Production, Distribution, and Service |
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D. Sanitation, Safety, and Equipment |
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V. |
Management of Food and Nutrition Services |
27% |
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A. Human Resources |
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B. Finance and Materials |
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C. Marketing Products and Services |
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D. Management Principles and Functions |
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E. Quality Processes and Research |
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Dietetic Technician, Registered Examination
Test Specifications
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2021
The Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians is designed to evaluate a dietetic technician’s ability to perform at the entry-level. The examination content domains and topics are outlined below.
I. |
Nutrition Science and Care for Individuals and Groups |
44% |
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- Principles of Basic and Normal Nutrition
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- Screening and Assessment
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- Planning and Intervention
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- Monitoring and Evaluation
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II. |
Food Science and Food Service |
24% |
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A. Menu Development |
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B. Procurement and Supply Management |
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C. Food Production, Distribution, and Service |
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D. Sanitation, Safety, Facility and Equipment |
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III. |
Management of Food and Nutrition Services |
32% |
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A. Human Resources |
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B. Finance and Materials |
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C. Marketing Products and Services |
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D. Management Principles and Functions |
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E. Quality Processes and Research |
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