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Prior Approver
Title: Prior Approver The Commission on Dietetic Registration publishes The Prior Approver newsletter for CPE Providers. The newsletter includes information about the CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program, including policy updates, compliance resources, and more.
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CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program
Webinar: CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program Policy Updates - August 2024,To create a new CDR CPEU Prior Approval Account, ,Before CPE Providers can submit CPE for Prior Approval of CPEUs under the CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program,Each Accountable Contact must complete the
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2024 CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program FAQ
Other activities approved under the old Prior Approval Program will expire on their established expiration dates.... ,CDR will generate a QR code for all activities approved through the CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program to be included on Certificates of Completion. ... ,CDR requires all CDR CPEU Prior Approval CPE activity applications to be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the start of the CPE activity.
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CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program Activity Complaint
Title: CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program Activity Complaint
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2024 CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program FAQ: Activity Types
There is no limit to the number of CDR CPEU Prior Approved Enduring activities that a CPE Provider can submit through the CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program.... The only authorized use of the CDR logo is on the CDR CPEU Prior Approval CPE certificate, which may only be used for CDR Prior Approved activities. ... Under the CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program, CDR CPEU Prior Approved Posters will be activity type 181.
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2024 CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program Frequently Asked Questions: Marketing and Commercial Bias
Title: 2024 CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program Frequently Asked Questions: Marketing and Commercial Bias No. ... For example, if a Prior Approved CPE activity ends at 1:30 pm, there must be no marketing, samples, exhibits, or non-CDR Prior Approved activity in the same room until 1:50 pm or later. If non-CDR Prior Approved activities are to take place in a room that is separate from the Prior Approved CPE, there is no time requirement.
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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)141 Experiential Learning Activities 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.... ,Permissible sources of CPE include CDR CPEU Prior Approved Activities, Activities offered by Jointly Accredited Providers, and CPEU Eligible Activities.To find CDR CPEU Prior Approved Activities, use CDRs CPE Database.
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Universal Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) Guide
Practitioners must attest to meeting CDRs standards for continuing professional education prior to submitting the PDP.
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Announcements and Resources
2024 Competency Analysis2022 Competency Analysis 2021 Competency Analysis - New 2020 - 2025 Essential Practice Competencies 2020 Performance Indicator Analysis2019 Performance Indicator Analysis 2018 Performance Indicator Analysis ,, Helpful Documents: CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program Provider Policy ManualCDR CPEU Prior Approval Program Glossary of Terms CDR CPEU Prior Approval Program Activity Type DefinitionsIndependent Foreign Degree Evaluation Agencies for CDR CPEU Prior ApprovalActivity Submission Checklists: Certification Program Submission ChecklistEnduring Submission ChecklistMixed Activity Submission ChecklistNon-Enduring Submission ChecklistTiming Outline Examples: Certificate Program Timing Outline ExampleEnduring Timing Outline ExampleMixed Activity Timing Outline ExampleNon-Enduring Timing Outline ExampleActivity Audits: CPE Activity Audit ChecklistCDR Staff Audit ChecklistAudit: Instructions for Initial NoticeAudit: Instructions for Additional Information NeededAudit: Instructions for Responding to RemediationInfographics: Branded Product Images and Branded Images in CPE Content Infographic (Policy 7.3) Commercial Support (Policy 9.0) Informational Versus Promotional Content Infographic (Policy 7.1)Learner Assessment (Policy 16.0)Logos in CPE Content Infographic (Policy 7.4) Print and Email Communication - Newsletter Example (Policy 7.9)Trade and Brand Names in CPE Content Infographic (Policy 7.2)
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After the Activity
Please note records of attendance should be kept for 7-years following the activity ,Live activities are valid for one year from the date of approval. Self-study activities are valid for three years from the date of approval. ... Once the activity has expired, it must be resubmitted to CDR through prior approval with updated supporting documentation if you would like to offer it for CEUs again.
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Helpful Resources and Forms
Title: Helpful Resources and Forms Prior Approval Instruction Manual,Live Activity Core Content CriteriaSelf-Study Core Content Criteria,Live ActivitiesSelf-Study Activities ,Biosketch FormCritical Thinking Tool Sample Disclosure Statement Sample Timing Outline Self-study Expert Review Form,Activity Type 175 FAQ CPE Activity Payment InformationCPE Activity Review Process CPEU Database CPE Provider Password Reset InstructionsInstructions for Submitting Activity Type 175 List of Performance Indicators Mailing List Order InformationPDF Document of Toolbox InfographicsPDF Document of Toolbox FAQ Professional Development Portfolio GuideProfessional Test Question Writer Information ,
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Certifications for CPEUs
For approval, the certifying organization must complete and submit a certification application for CDR review. ... ,To submit a certification application, you must create a new CDR CPE Provider account, even if you already have a CDR CPE Provider account for prior approval of CPEUs.... - CDR approval of CPEUs does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a CDR CPE Provider, activities, or materials.
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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) -
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ETHICS OR HEALTH EQUITY CPEU REQUIREMENT RESOURCES
See a partial listing of activities that have received CDR Prior Approval of CPEUs below. CDR CPEU Prior Approval does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a CDR CPE Provider, CPE activities, or other materials.
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CDR CPE Activity Type Definitions
CPEUs Approved Course taken for Credit Course Audited 1 semester credit hour 15 CPEUs 8 CPEUs 1 trimester credit hour 14 CPEUs 7 CPEUs 1 quarter credit hour 10 CPEUs 5 CPEUs Maximum CPEUs per 5 Years No MaximumDescription for Activity LogCourse Title College or University Date Completed CPEUs Requested Based on Number of Quarter, Semester or Trimester Credits Earned Audit Documentation to Retain Verifiable Transcript,Time spent viewing recorded online lectures or seminars within the context of massive online open courses (MOOCS) and offered through universities accredited by a USDE recognized accrediting agency can be awarded CPEUs. ... Be offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or be Prior Approved for CPEUs via CDRs Prior Approval Program.
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CPE Offerings and Resources
These links will allow you to find many online self-study options, prior-approved recorded seminars and webinars, professional reading materials, and other online video and audio materials.
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RDE OR RDNE MISUSE POLICY
Title: RDE OR RDNE MISUSE POLICY Candidates are required to agree to this policy in their online REPS application before being approved for eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians.... Anyone can file a complaint with CDR regarding an individual using: RDE or RDNE RD Eligible or RDN EligibleRegistered Dietitian Eligible or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist EligibleRD or RDN if they are not registered as an RD or RDN with CDRrd or rdn in an email address prior to passing the registration examination for dietitians Does the CDR recognize the use of RDE or RDNE?
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DTRE AND NDTRE MISUSE POLICY
Title: DTRE AND NDTRE MISUSE POLICY Candidates are required to agree to this policy in their online REPS application before being approved for eligibility for the registration examination for dietetic technicians.... Anyone can file a complaint with CDR regarding an individual using:DTRE or NDTREDTR Eligible or NDTR EligibleDietetic Technician, Registered Eligible or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered EligibleDTR or NDTR if they are not registered as an DTR or NDTR with CDRdtr or ndtr in an email address prior to passing the registration examination for dietetic techniciansDoes the CDR recognize the use of DTRE or NDTRE?
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Test Bundle Voucher
,,Any candidate who has met exam eligibility requirements and been approved by CDR for exam eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians (RD Exam) or registration examination for dietetic technicians (DTR exam) may choose to purchase a Test Bundle Voucher.... Candidates are responsible for rescheduling test appointments more than 48 hours prior to test time.
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STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS — TIMELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY
Also, at this time, all candidates are required to read and agree to abide by the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics prior to and after achieving registered status.... Once your application has been approved, you will receive an email confirming your registration eligibility from CDR and an Authorization to Test email from CDRs testing vendor Pearson VUE within 48 hours.
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CORE CRITERIA
Title: CORE CRITERIA Content Criteria applies to all CDR CPEU Prior Approved CPE and CDR CPEU Eligible CPE activities.
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Certificate of Training Live Events
To avoid missing any content during the first event, please be sure to download these documents prior to the start of the first event. ... Activity Type: 120 Certificate ProgramActivity Number: 179685Program Approval Period: 1/1/2023 - 1/31/2026Suggested Performance Indicators: 9.1.1 - Interprets and applies evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.
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Advanced Training Seminar FAQs
To avoid missing any content during the first event, please be sure to download these documents prior to the start of the first event. ... Activity Type: 120 Certificate ProgramActivity Number: 185564Program Approval Period: 1/13/2025 - 10/08/2027Suggested Performance Indicators: 5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making.
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RD EXAMINATION - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Title: RD EXAMINATION - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Below are the key requirements to become eligible for the RD Examination:Degree: A minimum of a graduate degree from a USDE-recognized accredited institution (or equivalent). The graduate degree requirement may be met in any area.Nutrition-Related Coursework: Complete one of the
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Malnutrition Care Score (MCS)
Developed and stewarded by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the MCS was endorsed by the National Quality Forum (NQF) Consensus Standards Approval Committee (CSAC) for 2021-2024. ... The MCS was approved as a self-selected eCQM and is 1 of 11 eCQMs available for reporting period 2026 and beyond.
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GLOBAL MALNUTRITION COMPOSITE SCORE
The GMCS was approved as a self-selected eCQM and is 1 of 9 eCQMs available for reporting periods 2024 and 2025.
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