To find out how to learn more about CDR programs and initiatives, review the bibliography list below.

The current state of specialty practice in pediatric nutrition and renal nutrition. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 98(11):1339-1352.

Achieving excellence in dietetics practice: certification of specialists and advanced-level practitioners. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 93(2):149-150.

President's Page: Beyond the RD. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 90(8):1117-1121.

President's Page: Specialization in dietetics - the time has come. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 86(8):1072-1076.

Specialty practice in dietetics: Empirical models and results. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 93(2):203-210.

Computer-based certification tests integrate testing and scoring, increase convenience. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 98(10):1102. An explanation of the impact computer-based testing has on both candidate and institutional score reporting.

Computer-based testing: A new experience in 4 easy steps. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 99(2):156. A step by step review of the computer-based testing process from eligibility application through scoring.

Characteristics of advanced level dietetics practice: A model and empirical results. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 93(2):196-202.

Achieving excellence in dietetics practice: certification of specialists and advanced-level practitioners. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 93(2):149-150.

Fellow of the American Dietetic Association credentialing program: Development and implementation of a portfolio-based assessment. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 96(5):513-515.

Challenging the Future of Dietetic Education and Credentialing. Chicago IL: The American Dietetic Association and the Commission on Dietetic Registration; 1994.

Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals: The Official Handbook. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; 1997: HR1-30.

Frankel MS. Taking ethics seriously. Building a professional community. Journal of Dental Hygiene. 1992;66(9):386-392.

How to design your professional development portfolio. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 99(5):536-537.

Reforming Health Care Workforce Regulation: Policy Considerations for the 21st Century. San Francisco, CA: Pew Health Professions Commission; 1995. Order from the Center for the Health Professions, University of California, San Francisco by phone at 415-476-8181 or visit their web site.

Strengthening Consumer Protection: Priorities for Health Care Workforce Regulation. San Francisco, CA: Pew Health Professions Commission; 1998. Order from the Center for the Health Professions, University of California, San Francisco by phone at 415-476-8181 or visit their web site.

The Professional Development 2001 Portfolio. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 99(5):612-614.

The value of lifelong learning: key element in professional career development. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 99(5):538-543.