Should I Become A Clinical Dietitian (One Minute Quiz)

Alyssa Omandac

Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality

Clinical Dietitians

Clinical Dietitians Clinical Dietitians monitor and assess the nutrition of patients to assist with recovery or treatment for their medical conditions. Common job duties include educating patients, developing meal plans, and helping patients maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Salary
$60400
Education
Bachelor's degree
Personality
Interest Match



Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.Confucius

Table of contents
  1. Career Quiz
  2. Suitable Personality Type
  3. Pros and Cons

Career Quiz

In this career quiz, there are 8-10 questions that will give you a pretty good perspective on whether this career is right for you.

There are 3 answers to each question: Dislike, Maybe, and Like.

Answer “Like / Yes” if you tell yourself “Yes! I would love do this” or “Yeah, I’m that type of person”.
Answer “Okay / Maybe” if you tell yourself “Umm…I think I will be okay with that”.
Answer “Dislike / No” if you tell yourself “Ugh…Sounds boring” or “No way!”.

Ready? Let’s start!

Question Yes Maybe No
Are you interested in a career that involves assessing the nutritional needs of patients?
Would you like to learn more about how to educate patients on nutrition issues?
Are you interested in learning how to develop nutrition plans?
Do you have the listening skills needed to understand the concerns of patients?
Are you a natural problem-solver who enjoys finding ways to help others?
Do you have the flexibility needed to work in a variety of environments?
Are you interested in helping to improve the health and wellbeing of others?
Are you curious about nutrition and the benefits of healthy eating?

Your Results

Done?

Now count how many points you have.

Dislike = 0 point
Okay = 1 point
Like = 2 points

After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.


Suitable Personality Type

The Helper

People with this personality type likes to work with people and in teams. They prefer work that allows them to build relationships with others. You can read more about these career personality types here.

Good listening skills are one of the most important personality traits for Clinical Dieticians, as you need to listen to the needs and concerns of your patients. Clinical Dieticians are also often natural problem-solvers, as they frequently need to find ways to encourage healthy eating habits that are difficult for patients to stick to.

A Clinical Dietician should also be flexible, as they may work in a variety of settings throughout their careers. You may work in hospitals, clinics, universities, or individual businesses.

Pros and Cons

Pros

You Get to Improve the Health of Your Patients

Watching a patient overcome a health issue due to your recommendations is a rewarding experience.

You Can Work in a Variety of Settings

Clinical Dieticians are employed by hospitals, schools, clinics, and a wide range of healthcare facilities, giving you many job opportunities and places to work.

You May Only Need a Bachelor’s Degree

Unlike many healthcare jobs, you may only need a Bachelor’s degree to enter this field, allowing you to enter the workforce sooner.

You Often Work a Set Schedule

Clinical Dieticians may occasionally work late to finish administrative tasks, but they mostly work a set schedule, which makes it easier to avoid feeling overworked.

Cons

Your Patients May Not Always Follow Your Advice

It can be frustrating when a patient refuses to follow your professional recommendations.

Your Patients’ Health May Not Always Improve

Even when a patient follows your advice, it may not always be enough to improve their health.

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