Clinical Nutrition Manager
What Does A Clinical Nutrition Manager Do?
A clinical nutrition manager supervises the dieticians and line staff who develops the patient trays to patients. They also handle quality assurance checks on patient charts and trays.
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How Do I Become A Clinical Nutrition Manager?
A four-year bachelor’s degree in nutritional science or a related field is the minimum requirement for this position. Most clinical nutrition managers today have a master’s degree in a related field. A master’s degree may take an additional two-three years to earn after earning the bachelor’s degree.
What is the Average Salary For A Clinical Nutrition Manager?
High – 86,000
Median – 63,000
Low – 38,000
What Courses Should I Take To Become A Clinical Nutrition Manager?
- Science – As much as possible, including biology and psychology!
- Math – As much as possible!
- English – As much as possible!
- Communication
- Nutrition
What Is The Work Environment For A Clinical Nutrition Manager?
Clinical nutrition managers generally work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare settings.
What Is The Future Outlook For A Clinical Nutrition Manager?
The job outlook for this position looks very good over the next 10 years, keeping in mind that geographical differences may exist.
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Explore Careers, Labour Market Information, Government of Canada