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Amy J. Dobson, MCHES

Registered Dietetic Technician

Gender: Female
Experience: 6 years

About Amy J. Dobson, MCHES

Amy Jo Dobson, MCHES is a registered dietetic technician, mental health counselor, community health worker, health educator, and dietary manager. Ms. Amy J. Dobson has 6 years of experience in dietetic techniques.

Education

Amy J. Dobson, MCHES earned a degree of a Master Certified Health Education Specialist.

Licenses

Amy J. Dobson, MCHES has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since January 02, 2018, and her NPI number is 1215444039.

Book an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Ms. Amy J. Dobson, please call (541) 573-8376.

Registered Dietetic Technician

A Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)/Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) is an individual holding a nationally protected title issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to qualified individuals who obtain an associate's degree or higher and successfully complete a sliding set of academic, examination, and practice requirements accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or established by CDR, the nature of which are dependent upon the level of academic degree obtained. The scope of practice of the NDTR focuses on food, nutrition, and dietetics practice, as well as related services. NDTRs work under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) when in direct patient/client nutrition care, and may work independently in providing general nutrition education to healthy populations. Patient/client populations include individuals receiving individualized care who have medical conditions or diseases, as well as at-risk individuals receiving personalized nutrition guidance as part of preventive health care.

Registered Dietetic Technicians in Burns, OR

Mental Health Counselor

Ms. Amy J. Dobson is a Mental Health Counselor in Burns, OR with special training and skill in working with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health dysfunctions by discussing emotions and experiences, then prescribing custom holistic solutions. As a Mental Health Counselor, Amy J. Dobson, MCHES performs assessments and diagnostics, psychotherapy, treatment planning, and crisis management. Mental Health Counseling is flexible, consumer-driven therapy that combines psychotherapy with practical, problem resolution strategies. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Mental Health Counselors include substance abuse, anger management, bullying, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-image, and LGBTQ issues. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Mental Health Counselors include listening compassionately, analyzing emotions and experiences, determining client goals and insights, developing holistic therapeutic strategies for good mental health.

Mental Health Counselors in Burns, OR

Community Health Worker

Community health workers (CHW) are lay members of communities who work either for pay or as volunteers in association with the local health care system in both urban and rural environments and usually share ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status and life experiences with the community members they serve. They have been identified by many titles such as community health advisors, lay health advocates, "promotores(as), outreach educators, community health representatives, peer health promoters, and peer health educators. CHWs offer interpretation and translation services, provide culturally appropriate health education and information, assist people in receiving the care they need, give informal counseling and guidance on health behaviors, advocate for individual and community health needs, and provide some direct services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. Some examples of these practitioners are Community Health Aides or Practitioners established under 25 USC 1616 (l) under HHS, Indian Health Service, Public Health Service.

Community Health Workers in Burns, OR

Health Educator

Health educators work in a variety of settings providing education to individuals or groups of individuals on healthy behaviors, wellness, and health-related topics with the goal of preventing diseases and health problems. Health educators generally require a bachelor's degree and may receive additional training, such as through mentoring, internships, or volunteer work.

Health Educators in Burns, OR

Dietary Manager

Ms. Amy J. Dobson is a Dietary Manager in Burns, OR with special training and skill in food service management, nutrition therapy, and food safety monitoring. As a Dietary Manager, Amy J. Dobson, MCHES performs specialized diet management in restaurants, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and prisons. Dietary Management is the provision of food for those in noncommercial facilities. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Dietary Managers include constipation, diabetes, weight loss, heart disease, food allergies, coeliac disease, dysphagia, malnutrition, foodborne illness, and eating disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dietary Managers include creating menus and meal plans, buying food, assisting in meal creation, overseeing and maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with healthcare providers and staff members to deliver nutritious meals to patients.

A dietary manager is a trained food services professional who is charged with maintaining cost/profit objectives, purchasing foods and services for the department and supervising staff.. Dietary managers are trained to understand the basic nutritional needs of clients and work in partnership with dietitians, who offer specialized nutritional expertise. The CDM certified dietary manager designation is an advanced professional credential awarded to dietary managers who have completed specific course work, have passed the national credentialing exams (including a sanitation and safety exam) and have applied for certification.

Dietary Managers in Burns, OR

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