Wellness

DIABETES CARE AND EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Diabetes care and education specialists provide collaborative, comprehensive, and person-centered care and education to people with diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions. They have achieved a core body of knowledge and skills in the biological and social sciences, communication, counseling, and education and who have experience in the care of people with diabetes and related conditions.

DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:

  • Associates, Bachelors, and Master’s Programs

NEARBY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:

  • Coming soon!

Length of Training

6 years

Continuing Education Required

Yes

Median Annual Wage (KC Metro)

$48,860

Annual Job Openings in Kansas

23

Projected 10-Year Job Growth

12%

DIETICIAN

Dieticians create customized nutritional programs based on the health needs of patients or residents and counsel patients on how to improve their health through nutrition. They also develop programs and counsel the public on topics related to food, health and nutrition.

DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:

  • Associates, Bachelors, and Master’s Programs

NEARBY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:


*Wage data is based on individuals with National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certification. This is not the same as the certificate of completion provided by the JCCC and MCC programs.


Length of Training

2-6 years 

Continuing Education Required

Yes

Median Annual Wage (KC Metro)

$61,650

Annual Job Openings in Kansas

98

Projected 10-Year Job Growth

7%

DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

Dietetic technicians work in a variety of settings in flexible roles that navigate between food service and clinical nutrition care.

DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:

  • Postsecondary nondegree award

NEARBY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:

Length of Training

2-4 Years

Continuing Education Required

Yes

Median Annual Wage (KC Metro)

$42,280

Annual Job Openings in Kansas

186

Projected 10-Year Job Growth

10%

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