REGISTERED DIETITIAN (RD) OR REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST (RDN)* CERTIFICATION
Who is an RD?
RDs are food and nutrition experts who have met the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s (CDR) criteria to earn the RD credential. RDs work in a wide variety of employment settings, including health care, business and industry, community/public health, education, research, government agencies and private practice. For additional information about registered dietitians, refer to the Scope of Practice documents and Definition of Terms.
RD Examination
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After successfully completing eligibility requirements and being validated by CDR, individuals are eligible to take the registration examination for dietitians.