Education
Does a Dietician need a Master's Degree?
No, they need a Bachelor's Degree.
What type of plans do Dieticians make?
Meal plans.
Why do Dieticians and RNs work together?
To improve a patient's nutritional status.
What age in patients do Dieticians work with?
Dieticians work with patients of all ages.
How many hours of supervised practice does a Dietician need?
1,200 hours
Does a Speech Therapist need a Master's Degree?
Yes, they need to complete a Bachelor's and Master's Degree.
What disorders do Speech Therapists diagnose?
Speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Why do Speech Therapists and RNs work together?
To improve communication and swallowing skills within patients.
What is an example of types of patients Dieticians see?
Geriatrics, pediatrics, patients on therapeutic diet, critical care, patients with eating disorders, or patients needing enteral or parenteral feeding.
What type of cancer patients does a Speech Therapist see?
Neck/throat cancer patients
Which profession needs a license, Dieticians or Speech Therapists?
Both, Dieticians and Speech Therapists need to obtain their license.
What is the difference between a Dietician and a Nutritionist?
Dieticians have more education and are medical professionals.
Do RNs report to Dieticians?
Yes, RNs report to Dieticians after monitoring and scanning the patient.
Do Speech Therapists work with all ages?
Yes, Speech Therapists work in pediatrics and geriatrics.
What are the prerequisite courses Dieticians must complete?
Chemistry, physiology, microbiology, and statistics.
What is the name of the national exam that Dieticians must pass?
Registration Examination for Dieticians.
Name one type of Dietician
Clinical Dietician, Community Dietician, Management Dietician, Consultant Dietician, or Research Dietician.
Do RNs report to Speech Therapist?
Yes, RNs report to Speech Therapist with any changes within the patient.
What type of pediatric patients sees a Speech Therapist?
Pediatrics patients with learning disabilities, hearing impairment, selective mutism, and cleft lip and palate.
What type of patients do Speech Therapist treat abroad?
Bilingual patients
What is the name of the national exam that Speech Therapist must pass?
Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology.
What is one of the improvements Speech Therapists build?
Speech clarity, language comprehension, social communication skills, or swallowing abilities.
What do RNs screen for when working with Dieticians?
Nutrition problems
What type of adult patients sees a Speech Therapist?
Adult patients with stammering, voice disorders, swallowing, and mental health-related communication issues.
What is Professor Eades' first name?
Malisa