CFETP4D0X1 — Diet Therapy Specialty

CFETP4D0X1 governs training, qualification, career progression, and documentation for the Diet Therapy specialty.

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  • Publication number: CFETP4D0X1
  • Title: DIET THERAPY SPECIALTY
  • Date: 2025-02-26

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CFETP4D0X1 covers Nutritional Medicine duties, skill-level progression, training standards, courses, awards, and work center plans. It requires documentation of technician qualifications, training completion, and applicable progression requirements.

Applies to: The plan will be used by MFMs and supervisors at all levels to ensure comprehensive and cohesive training programs are available for everyone in the specialty.

Topics covered

  • Nutritional Medicine duties
  • Diet Therapy skill progression
  • Specialty qualification requirements
  • Nutritional Medicine annual awards
  • Specialty Training Standard
  • Promotion testing
  • Work center training plans
  • Training documentation

Questions and answers

How is CFETP4D0X1 organized?

The CFETP consists of two parts. Supervisors plan, manage, and control training within the specialty using both parts of the plan. (paragraph 1)

What must Unit Training Managers and supervisors ensure for career progression?

Unit Training Managers (UTM) and supervisors manage and control progression through the career field by ensuring members complete the mandatory training requirements for upgrade specified in this CFETP and supplemented by their MAJCOM. (paragraph 3)

What is required for upgrade training to the 5-skill level?

Upgrade training to the 5-skill level in this specialty consists of completing (1) Core tasks and (2) CDC 4D051. (paragraph 4)

How often can a member win in each Nutritional Medicine award category?

Members can only win once in each category. (paragraph 9)

What must individual award nominations include?

Individual nominations must include specific facts that clearly distinguish the nominees from their peers citing examples during the award period only. (paragraph 9)

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