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QuestionAnswered step-by-stepRead the chapter bellow then completee the following activities Why… Read the chapter bellow then completee the following activities Why is it important for RDNs, NDTRs, and CDM, CFPPs to understand the expertise each brings to the food and nutrition table?List some reasons a student may choose to become a NDTR instead of a RDN or CDM, CFPP.List some reasons a student may choose to become a CDM, CFPP instead of a RDN or NDTR.In some situations, a NDTR or CDM, CFPP may have many more years of experience than their supervising RDN. What are some challenges that may arise from this situation? How can each professional handle the potential awkwardness of this situation?What are some reasons why dietetics professionals who work in management roles earn higher salaries? Who Are NDTRs?§ 1986: Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) credential established§ 2013: CDR allowed DTRs the option to use Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) title § Education and training are more technically focused than that of RDNs.§ Are supervised by RDNs when they are engaged in direct patient care; in other settings, they may work independently What is Required to Become a NDTR? (1 of 3)§ Option #1§ Complete a 2-year degree at a regionally accredited college or university AND finishh an ACEND-accredited nutrition and dietetic technician program (which includes 450 hours of supervised practice).§ Pass the national Registration Examination for Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians of the CDR.§ Check the ACEND website for the current listing of technician programs. What is Required to Become a NDTR? (2 of 3)§ Option #2§ Complete a bachelor’s degree with courses in an ACEND-accredited dietetics program (typically a Didactic Program in Dietetics) AND sit for the national Registration Examination for Nutrition and Dietetics Technician. § Supervised practice hours are not required in this option. What is Required to Become a NDTR? (3 of 3)§ Option #3§ Complete a bachelor’s degree and required supervised experiential learning in a Future Education Model Bachelor’s Program (FB).§ FB programs do not mandate a specific number of supervised experiential hours. Students must demonstrate they are competent in the required competencies.§ Check the ACEND website for the current listing of FB programs. after You Become a NDTR§ You must maintain your credential by paying a yearly registration fee to the CDR, separate from optional membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. § You must complete 50 hours of continuing professional education every 5 years.§ You can acquire other professional certificates and credentials. § You may further your education with advanced degrees, and/or use the NDTR credential as a stepping-stone to becoming a RDN.§ The Academy/CDR Code of Ethics applies to NDTRs as well as RDNs. Where Do NDTRs Work?§ May work independently or as part of a team§ May work in healthcare, business and industry, public and community health, foodservice, and research§ When direct patient care is involved, NDTRs work under the supervision and direction of RDNs who determine how much supervision is necessary depending on the complexity of the patient’s nutritional and medical needs.§ There may be state regulations or facility policies which define the required level of supervision. Salary Ranges for NDTRs§ 2019 Compensation & Benefits Study of the Academy.§ Median annual income for NDTRs working in a position for at least 1 year is $45,800.§ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020§ Median salary for NDTRs in 2019 was $28,400.§ Discrepancies between surveys exist based on timing of surveys, the population included, who reported the salaries, etc.§ Salary increases as experience increases, as the level and scope of supervisory responsibility increases, and as the size of budget managed increases.§ Highest-paying practice area for NDTRs is food and nutrition management; lowest is community nutrition. Why Consider Becoming a NDTR?§ There are multiple accessible pathways to the credential.§ It can be more affordable than the RDN credential.§ The aging U.S. population means possibility of more jobs in long-term care healthcare settings and other retirement communities.§ Practice allows for autonomy depending on area of employment.§ Allows for potential graduate education in a myriad of disciplines§ Can be a stepping stone to the RDN credential Who are CDM, CFPPs?§ Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP)§ Professional organization is the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)§ Just because a person holds a job with the title of “Dietary Manager” doesn’t necessarily mean they are a CDM, CFPP. Check for the person’s ANFP credentials! 5 Pathways to Qualify for the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Examination (1 of 2)§ Pathway I § Graduate from an ANFP-approved training program.§ Pathway II§ Hold a 2- or 4-year (or higher) college degree in foodservice, culinary arts, nutrition, or a related field. Must have at least two courses in foodservice management and one in nutrition.§ Pathway III§ (a) Complete a minimum of 90 hours in a comprehensive foodservice management program and verify at least 2 years of full-time experience in a noncommercial foodservice setting.§ (b) Graduate from a classroom and online ANFP-approved training program and verify at least 2 years of experience in a noncommercial foodservice setting. 5 Pathways to Qualify for the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Examination (2 of 2)§ Pathway IV§ Complete a military-based dietary manager course and have a minimum pay grade of E-5. The training course must include at least two courses in foodservice management and one in nutrition. This option is open to both former and current members of the military.§ Pathway V§ Hold a 2- or 4-year (or higher) college degree in an unrelated field and verify at least 5 years of full-time experience in a noncommercial foodservice setting. Candidates must also have at least two courses in foodservice management and one in nutrition. What is Required to Become a CDM,CFPP?§ Must be able to demonstrate competency in five key areas of practice:§ Nutrition§ Foodservice§ Personnel management and communications§ Sanitation and safety§ Business operations§ Complete the appropriate Pathway§ Pass the CDM credentialing examination§ Pay an annual credentialing fee§ Complete 45 hours of continuing professional education (including ethics and sanitation/safety) every 3 years. Where Do CDM,CFPPs Work?§ Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities: 47%§ Hospitals: 21%§ Assisted living, continuing care retirement communities and other retirement communities: 11%§ School foodservice/child nutrition: 3%§ Correctional foodservices: 1 %§ Mental health facilities, military feeding, day care, residential care, Meals-on-Wheels, community feeding programs, university foodservice, and other: 17% What Do CDM,CFPPs Do?§ Manage foodservice operations, including implementing menus, purchasing food and operational goods, and overseeing food preparation and service§ Work with RDNs to gather patient information, document nutritional information, and ensure that necessary specialized diets are provided§ Shoulder the responsibility of personnel management for the foodservice operation§ Keep an eye on operational statistics such as the budget and make appropriate changes as needed§ Changes in the 2016 Medicare and Medicaid regulations list the CDM, CFPP credential as the primary qualification required for the role of foodservice director in long-term care facilities Salaries for CDM,CFPPs§ In the U.S., the average salary for a CDM, CFPP is $56,000 (as of June 2020).§ According to Salary.com, annual salaries range from $48,000 to $68,000.§ Geographic region, number of years in the profession, additional skills and certifications, etc. all impact these figures.§ Between 2018 and 2028, foodservice management jobs in all sectors are anticipated to grow about 11%, about twice that of other jobs.§ Professionals who manage people, budgets, and other resources are more highly paid than others. Why Consider Becoming a CDM, CFPP?§ There are multiple accessible and convenient pathways.§ The credential is affordable considering B.S. and graduate degree costs. You can realize a positive return on your educational investment.§ Requirements may be met more quickly than for other credentials.§ Good option for individuals who enjoy the challenging work of foodservice and personnel management§ The aging U.S. population may lead to more job opportunities in long-term care settings. § Pathway II for the CDM, CFPP could also qualify you to become a NDTR with a 2-year degree.§ Could be a stepping stone to the RDN credential The Take-Home Message§ It is important to understand the differing roles that the RDN, NDTR, and CDM, CFPP play in any facility in which you may work.§ Each of these professionals bring important knowledge and skills to the work place.§ Optimizing the health and well-being of patients and clients is at the heart of what each of these professionals do in their positions, as well as prudent management of operational resources.§ Remember, collaboration and mutual respect are important to success! 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