Taxonomy Code 136A00000X(136a00000x)
Registered Dietetic Technician. Providers: 1
Registered Dietetic Technician Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DTR Traci Ann Taipale |
Individual |
Madigan Army Medical Center 9040 Jackson Ave Tacoma, WA |
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| Taxonomy Code | 136A00000X |
| Display Name | Registered Dietetic Technician |
| Taxonomy Group | Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers |
| Taxonomy Classification | Dietetic Technician, Registered |
| Definition | A Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)/Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) is an individual holding a nationally protected title issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to qualified individuals who obtain an associate's degree or higher and successfully complete a sliding set of academic, examination, and practice requirements accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or established by CDR, the nature of which are dependent upon the level of academic degree obtained. The scope of practice of the NDTR focuses on food, nutrition, and dietetics practice, as well as related services. NDTRs work under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) when in direct patient/client nutrition care, and may work independently in providing general nutrition education to healthy populations. Patient/client populations include individuals receiving individualized care who have medical conditions or diseases, as well as at-risk individuals receiving personalized nutrition guidance as part of preventive health care. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |
| Modification Date | September 30, 2009 |