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Become a Nutritionist or Dietitian in Connecticut
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Connecticut Nutritionist & Dietitian Employment Outlook
According to Healthcareersinct.com, a Connecticut healthcare industry employment monitor, RDs in the state work not only in hospitals, clinics, government or private agencies, but many are also self-employed. Many of these RD’s work as consultants to facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes and clinics, while many also see individual clients.
Other employment settings include:
- Corporate Wellness Programs
- Food and Nutrition-related Businesses
- Community and Public Health Settings
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Government
- Food Service
- Physical Fitness Facilities
- Public Schools & Universities
- Social Service Agencies
According to the latest reports in 2009, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist positions are expected to grow roughly as fast as the state employment average through 2014. This is due to and increased emphasis on disease prevention by improved nutrition and dietary habits.
Connecticut & Regional Wages & Working Conditions
A list of average starting salaries for Connecticut RD’s and DTR’s are available below:
| Entry Level RD - Associates |
$4,000 |
| RD - Bachelors |
$4,550 |
| DTR - Bachelors |
$4,100 |
| CT State Employed RD |
$4,100 |
Find degree programs, schools and jobs in major cities in Connecticut: Bridgeport,
Bristol,
Danbury,
Hartford,
Meriden,
Middletown,
Milford,
Naugatuck,
New Britain,
New Haven,
New London,
Norwalk,
Norwich,
Shelton,
Stamford,
Torrington,
Waterbury,
West Haven.
Connecticut State Registered Dietitian and Dietetic Technician Requirements
*Do not assume that any schools and programs listed on this site are a path to obtaining the RD credential. For credential information on actual schools that offer programs to the RD credential, view the ADA's official website at www.eatright.org.
Unlike many states that require RD’s and DTR’s to become registered in that particular state, Connecticut requires only that applicants complete the requirements of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). So, once applicants become a member of the ADA and reside within the state of Connecticut, they are automatically a CDA member. Please see the ADA website at www.eatright.org for more information.
Each Registered Dietitian or Dietetic Technician, Registered, are required to complete a specific amount of continuing education (CE) credits to maintain their status with the Connecticut Dietetic Association and the American Dietetic Association.
Connecticut Nutritionist/Dietitian Schools
Schools offering both online and campus-based education programs in Connecticut:
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Kaplan University Online
Programs: Advanced Start BS in Nutrition Science - Advanced Start BS in Health and Wellness -Advanced Start BS in Health Science -
Advanced Start BS in Human Services -
AAS in Human Services -
BS in Business Administration/Health Care Management -
BS in Health and Wellness -
BS in Health Science - BS in Nutrition Science -
Life Care Planning -
MBA/Health Care Management
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University of Phoenix
Although UOP does not offer degrees in nutrition at this time, there are numerous health care related degrees featured here that are integral to nutrition related careers within the health care field.
Programs: Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration - BS in Health Administration/Health Information Systems - BS in Health Administration/Long Term Care, Doctor of Health Administration - Gerontology Health Care Certificate (Bachelor's degree Required) - MBA/Health Care Management
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University of Phoenix
- Online
Programs: Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration, Associate of Arts-Health Care Administration/Medical Records, Associate of Arts-Health Care Administration/Pharmacy Practice, BS in Health Administration, BS in Health Administration/Emergency Management, BS in Health Administration/Health Information Systems, BS in Health Administration/Health Management, BS in Health Administration/Long Term Care, Doctor of Health Administration, Gerontology Health Care Certificate (Bachelor's degree Required), Health Care Informatics Certificate, Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education (MSN/ED), Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Science in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management, MBA/Health Care Management, Nursing Health Care Education Certificate (Bachelor's Degree Required)
Walden University Online
- Online
Programs: B.S. in Health Studies - Child Development, B.S. in Health Studies - Disaster & Emergency Management, B.S. in Health Studies - Health & Cultural Diversity, B.S. in Health Studies - Health Communication, B.S. in Health Studies - Health Informatics, B.S. in Health Studies - Health Management, B.S. in Health Studies - Health Psychology and Behavior, B.S. in Health Studies - Self Designed, B.S. in Healthcare Management - General, M.B.A. - Healthcare Management, M.P.A. - Health Policy, M.S. in Management - Healthcare Management, Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.), Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Ph.D. in Health Services (Course-based) - Community Health Education & Advocacy, Ph.D. in Health Services (Course-based) - Health Care Administration, Ph.D. in Health Services (Course-based) - Public Health Policy, Ph.D. in Health Services (Self-Directed) - Community Health Education & Advocacy, Ph.D. in Health Services (Self-Directed) - Health Care Administration, Ph.D. in Health Services (Self-Directed) - Public Health Policy, Ph.D. in Human Services - Course-based - Public Health, Ph.D. in Public Health, Ph.D. in Public Health - Community Health Education & Promotion, Ph.D. in Public Health - Epidemiology
Capella University Online
- Online
Programs: BS - Health Care Managament, DHA - General Health Administration, DHA - Health Care Leadership, DHA - Health Policy and Advocacy, MBA - Health Care Management, MBA - Health Care Management, MHA - General Health Administration, MHA - Health Care Operations, MHA - Health Policy, MPH - General Public Health, MS - Health Care Administration, MS - Health Information Management, PhD - Health Care Administration
Globe University
- Online
Programs: Health Care Management, Health Fitness Mgmt, Health Fitness Specialist
Northeastern University
- Online
Programs: Applied Nutrition, Health Mgmt, Human Services, Leadership, Pharmacy Benefit Mgmt, Physical Therapy, Regulatory Affairs, Respiratory Care Leadership
South University
- Online
Programs: Allied Health Science, Health Care Admin, Health Care Mgmt
Utica College
- Online
Programs: Gerontology, Health Care Admin, Physical Therapy
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