Nutritional Therapist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications
The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Nutritional Therapist:
- A bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, counseling, psychology, medical, or science.
- An understanding of the body, how it works, and how different foods can affect mood, weight gain or loss, as well as certain health disorders.
- Ability to listen and be a helping hand to patients by truly caring for those they help.
- Ability to adjust to the needs of the patient, while firmly supporting the outlined plan.
- Listening skills and the ability to empathise without becoming emotionally involved
- A confident and professional approach to work
- Time management skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- A logical approach to work
- Report-writing skills
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Nutritional Therapist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Nutritional Therapist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
