DTR Exam Information and Outline
Dietetic Technician Registered
Syllabus Update Checked on: August 21, 2026
DTR Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
CDR.
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CDR DTR Dietetic Technician Registered
1. Basic Sciences:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Biochemistry and metabolism
- Microbiology and food safety
- Nutrient digestion- absorption- and metabolism
2. Nutrition Assessment and Planning:
- Dietary assessment and analysis
- Nutrition assessment techniques
- Medical terminology related to nutrition
- Nutritional needs across the lifespan
3. Medical Nutrition Therapy:
- Medical conditions and nutrition implications
- Nutritional interventions for chronic diseases
- Nutrition support and enteral feeding
- Diet modifications for specific health conditions
4. Food Service Operations:
- Food safety and sanitation
- Menu planning and recipe modification
- Food production and quality control
- Foodservice management and operations
5. Counseling and Education:
- Communication and counseling techniques
- Behavior change theories and strategies
- Health promotion and education
- Cultural and social considerations in nutrition counseling
- Nutrition assessment and screening
- Menu planning and modification for dietary needs
- Medical nutrition therapy for various health conditions
- Food safety and sanitation practices
- Foodservice operations and management
- Counseling techniques and patient education
- Research methods and evaluation of nutrition interventions
- Quality improvement processes in healthcare settings