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:
- Kansas City Kansas Community College
- Kansas State University
- University of Kansas
- University of Central Missouri
*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
