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Become a Nutritionist or Dietitian in Idaho
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Idaho Nutritionist & Dietitian Employment Outlook
Employment of Nutritionists and Dietitians is expected to grow at a rate of 9% between the years of 2006-2016 due to the increase in disease prevention and improvement of dietary habits. Obesity and Diabetes in idaho have become a concern amongst dietetic associations and state groups plan to narrow in these issues. Jobs in Idaho will see a particular growth in positions in outpatient care facilities. People seeking employment without extensive education in these fields will find a more difficult time.
Skills and Traits of Nutritionists and Dietitians
Nutritionists and Dietitians require extensive skill sets, knowledge and experience needed for this occupation. A bachelors degrees is required at a minimum and some jobs might require a graduates degree along with job experience up to 5 years.
Idaho places of employment:
- Food Manufacturing Companies
- Hospitals (meal planning)
- Doctors Offices
- Nursing Care Facilities
- Outpatient Care Centers
- Schools
- Prisons
- Nursing Homes
- Cafeterias
- Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies
Idaho Nutritionist Salaries, Wages & Working Conditions
Idaho Dietitian median salaires are $55,377, giving them a bi-weekly gross paycheck of $2,129.90.
A list of average starting salaries for Boise Idaho RD’s and DTR’s are available below:
| 10th Percentile |
$42,799 |
| 25th Percentile |
$48,783 |
| 75th Percentile |
$69,004 |
| 90th Percentile |
$81,410 |
Find degree programs, schools and jobs in major cities in Idaho: Boise City,
Caldwell,
Coeur d'Alene,
Idaho Falls,
Lewiston,
Meridian,
Moscow,
Nampa,
Pocatello,
Post Falls,
Rexburg,
Twin Falls.
Idaho 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.
To view national requirements for Dietetic Licensure (click here)
Idaho rules for the licensure of dietitians (pdf)
Idaho State Dietetic Programs
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Health and Welfare promotes healthy lifestyles and environments, while monitoring diseases and health risks to safegaurd Idaho citizens. We believe prevention is the key to living life free of desease and injury.
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/
United Dairymen of Idaho
United Dairymen of Idaho is the local planning and management organization responsible for increasing demand for U.S. produced dairy products on behalf of Idaho's dairy farm families.
www.idahodairycouncil.com/
Idaho Nutritionist/Dietitian Schools
Schools offering both online and campus-based education programs in Idaho:
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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
Brown Mackie College
Campuses: Boise
Degrees: Dental Asst, Health Care Admin, Health Care Mgmt, Medical Asst, Occupational Therapy Asst, Surgical Tech, Veterinary Tech
Stevens-Henager College
Campuses: Boise
Degrees: Health Care Admin, Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy
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