Nutritional assistant
Location of the training provider
Hamburg
Duration
3 years
State recognition
Yes
Type of training/education
Academic education with theoretical and practical lessons.
SPECIALS
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Training allowance
Generally no remuneration is paid during the school training course. A funding via BAföG is possible under certain conditions.
What are my activities in this job?
Nutritional assistants work in the field of diet and nutritional consultation. They develop nutritional therapies for patients and support them in changing their eating habits. They are also responsible for food management, in that they monitor the preparation of nutritional therapy meals and guide/instruct staff.
Where can I work?
This work is done primarily at inpatient facilities. Nutritional assistants can also work for health insurance providers, medical practices and elderly care facilities or as independent consultants.
What requirements must I meet?
- Secondary school certificate or
- First general education school leaving certificate and a completed two-year course of training/education
- Successful completion of ten years of schooling that extends the first general education school leaving certificate.
How much will the training cost?
Subject to certain costs, such as school fees or admission/examination fees.
