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    Diploma Programs in Dietetics

    Diplomas are typically awarded by vocational, technical and community schools. They show that a student has completed a certain course of education. Diplomas tend to cover specific career-related topics. They are offered in many fields and may take up to three years to complete.

    What is a diploma in dietetics? It is a course of study that takes an integrative and preventative educational approach to nutrition, health and disease. A dietetics diploma is a postgraduate-level certification program at most universities and may be merged with nutrition courses. Students often learn about good food habits and other ways individuals can take control of their health, as well as studying the benefits of nutraceuticals and other dietary supplements. Courses available may include fundamentals of nutrition, weight management, nutrition support and food microbiology.

    Graduates often develop advanced skills in research, communication and working with people from different backgrounds and age levels. These attributes could help further their careers. Individuals may also find that communication and social skills help them better relate to the people they encounter in their everyday lives.

    A diploma in dietetics may be available at schools in a variety of locations. Each school's slightly different curriculum can cause the price of attendance to fluctuate. For more detailed tuition rates, contact the school offering the program you are interested in.

    As a dietetic professional, one might design dietary treatments for diseased individuals as well as for those interested in living a healthier life. Jobs well suited for graduates usually include food technologist, health promotion specialist, nutritional therapist, dietician and community education officer. Positions that value individuals with a diploma in dietetics include herbalist, personal trainer and health service manager.

    Many universities have online dietetics diploma programs that students can enroll in. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.