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    • STATE LICENSURE

      Title: STATE LICENSURE The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and state licensure boards are separate entities. Questions related to licensure must be directed to the credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners specific state licensure board or state agency. ... Practice Tips: CDR Certification vs State Licensure: What is the Difference?
      https://www.cdrnet.org/licensure
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    • STATE LICENSURE

      Title: STATE LICENSURE The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and state licensure boards are separate entities. Questions related to licensure must be directed to the credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners specific state licensure board or state agency. ... Exam results for state licensure: Requests for exam results to be sent to a state licensing board/agency - Email: 
      https://www.cdrnet.org/LicensureMap
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    • RECERTIFICATION INFORMATION

      Title: RECERTIFICATION INFORMATION ,To maintain CDR registration, practitioners must pay their registration maintenance fee byAugust 31 each year* and complete their PDP once every five years.There are three steps to completing the PDP:Step 1:Learning PlanStep 2:Activity LogRequirements perfive-year recertification cycle:75 CPEUs including 1 CPEU in ethics or health equity forRDs50 CPEUs including 1 CPEU in ethics or health equity forDTRsStep 3:Self-AssessmentRecertification cycles end May31.*Practitioners have the option to pay for five years at once at the start of each recertification cycle.
      https://www.cdrnet.org/recertification-information
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    • Newly Credentialed RDs & DTRs

      - - Your MyCDR page includes access to:—Pay your fee - —Edit your profile - —Review your credential status - —Important communications - —Print a CDR Card - —Complete your PDPHow to Use Your MyCDR PageName Change Policy,Find resources to assist you in completing your PDP, determine if you need licensure in your state to practice, and learn how to verifying your credential online.... How do I become licensed in my state?
      https://www.cdrnet.org/program-director/newly-credentialed-rds-dtr
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    • Practice Tools

       Competence in PracticePractice Tips: Legal Implications of Scope of PracticePractice Tips: Competence in Practice Practice Clip: Competence in PracticePractice Clip: Case Study- Competence in PracticePractice Tips: Considerations for Retired Credentialed PractitionersPractice Tips: Considerations for the 'Non-Registered' Status Individual Practicing in the Nutrition and Dietetics FieldPractice Tips: Using Practice Standards to Inform your Professional Development Portfolio Licensure, Regulations and TelehealthPractice Tips: CDR Certification vs State Licensure: What is the Difference?Practice Tips: Delivery of Nutrition-Related Services Using TelehealthPractice Clip: Navigating Licensure Related TopicsCase Study: RDNs Delivering Telehealth Nutrition-Related Services in Hospital Outpatient SettingCase Study: RDNs Delivering Telehealth Diabetes Care and Education-Related ServicesCase Study: NDTRs Delivering Telehealth Nutrition-Related Services
      https://www.cdrnet.org/tips
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    • DEFINITION OF TERMS

      This language informs organization requirements, public policy development, regulations related to professional licensure, and as needed by academia, research, professional publications, employers, industry, and credentialed practitioners and members.
      https://www.cdrnet.org/definitions
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    • Universal Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) Guide

       CDR requirements for certification and recertification may differ from requirements for state licensure and other professional designations. ...  Practitioners may request Activity Log review outside of audit via a one-time Midpoint Review or for verification of CPE for state licensure. If Midpoint Review does not satisfy verification of CPE for state licensure, the practitioner may request an Activity Log review by sending the completed State Licensure CPE Activity Log to PDP@eatright.org.
      https://www.cdrnet.org/universalpdpguide
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    • CDR Contact Information

      Title: CDR Contact Information cdr@eatright.orgRegistration fee maintenance, payment, and ID card Digital badging for certifications Name or address change Credential use and misusecdrverify@eatright.org Verification of registered or board-certified status pdp@eatright.org Learning Plan and Activity LogCPE Database - Locate Approved Activitiespdpaudit@eatright.org Activity Log audit cdrappeals@eatright.org Appeals priorapproval@eatright.orgCPE Prior Approval ProgramPolicies and fees cdrexams@eatright.org Registration eligibility Application and examination International reciprocity Registration exam scoring, administration, and validation procedures Registration exam institutional score reports State licensure board requestsspecialists@eatright.org Board Specialist Certification eligibility, application, scoring, and appeals interdisciplinary@eatright.orgBoard Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management eligibility, application, scoring, and appeals advanced@eatright.org Advanced Practitioner Certification eligibility, application, scoring, and appeals cdrcampus@eatright.org Assess and Learn Series weightmgmt@eatright.org Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults Advanced Training Seminar: Metabolic Adaptationsquality@eatright.org Scope and Standards of Practice Quality Management and Process Improvement Global Malnutrition Composite Score Electronic health record interoperability and standards ncp@eatright.org Nutrition Care Process and TerminologyList and Label Rental for Credentialed Practitioners - InFocus Marketing - 800/708-LIST (5478) -
      https://www.cdrnet.org/contact
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    • ACTIVITY LOG

      ,The permissible sources of CPE are as follows:CDR CPEU Prior Approved120 Certificate Program130 Exhibits (for recertification cycles ending 2025-2029 only)161 CDR CPEU Prior Approved Journal Club (formerly 160)172 CDR CPEU Prior Approved Live (formerly 110, 140, 150, 170, 171)175 Recorded Pre-Approved Activity181 CDR CPEU Prior Approved Posters (formerly 180)231 CDR CPEU Prior Approved Study Group (formerly 230)260-651 Certifications741 CDR CPEU Prior Approved Enduring (formerly 700, 710, 720, 730, 740) Activities offered by Jointly Accredited Providers102 CE Offered by Jointly Accredited Providers (all activity formats accepted)CPEU Eligible100 Academic Coursework101 Massive Online Open Course102 CE Offered by Jointly Accredited Providers (all activity formats accepted)130 Exhibits (for recertification cycles ending 2025-2029 only)162 CPEU Eligible Journal Club (formerly 160)173 CPEU Eligible Live (formerly 110, 140, 150, 170, 171)182 CPEU Eligible Posters (formerly 180)190 Professional Leadership/Precepting191 Expert Work192 Topic-Specific CPE Required for Licensure200 Professional Reading205 Research210 Residency or Fellowship Program220 Mentorship Recipient (formerly Sponsored Independent Learning)232 CPEU Eligible Study Group (formerly 230)742 CPEU Eligible Enduring (formerly 700, 710, 720, 730, 740) For more information, review CDR's CPE Activity Type Definitions.
      https://www.cdrnet.org/activity-log
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    • CDR CPE Activity Type Definitions

      Title: CDR CPE Activity Type Definitions Nutrition and dietetics-related academic coursework, including distance learning, at a university accredited by a USDE recognized accrediting agency can be awarded CPEUs based on the following list. Under the activity description in your Activity Log, indicate whether the coursework was taken during a semester, trimester, or quarter. Academic coursework that qualifies for CPE credit must be started after you have become an RD or DTR and must be completed in your current recertification cycle and the course completion date shall not extend beyond the last day of the term.
      https://www.cdrnet.org/cdr-cpe-activity-type-definitions
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