Professional Development Resource Center

RD/DTR Recertification Requirements

To maintain registered status, Registered Dietitians (RD) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR) must participate in CDR's mandatory Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) recertification system and remit the annual registration maintenance fee. Click here for requirements to reestablish RD or DTR registration status if forfeited.

Professional Development Portfolio

Continuing professional education (CPE) is essential for lifelong development to maintain and improve knowledge and skills for competent dietetics practice. RDs and DTRs must report continuing professional education units (CPEUs) using the PDP recertification system. RDs must report a total of seventy-five (75) CPEUs every five years, and DTRs must report a total of fifty (50) CPEUs every five years.

Looking for Professional Development activities? Use the CDR On-Line Professional Education Database. Search for a listing of CPE activities by date, location, or key word.

Prior-Approval Guidelines and Form Instructions

Prior-approval activities are individual educational activities for which program providers have opted to request continuing education (CPE) hour approval on behalf of RD/DTRs prior to the date of the activity.

CPE Provider Accreditation

Looking for more information on CDR's CPE Provider Accreditation Program? Click here to view the Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation Handbook, benefits, frequently asked questions and application.

Annual Registration Maintenance Fee

The $50.00 registration maintenance fee is due by August 31 of each year. Click here to pay.