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Use of RD* and DTR** Credentials Policy

If you have questions regarding the use of RD* and DTR** credentials policy, please contact:

Sharon M. McCauley, MS, MBA, RDN, LDN, FADA, FAND
Interim Executive Director
Commission on Dietetic Registration
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL  60606
312-899-4823
smccauley@eatright.org



















*Please note the RDN and RD are two credential designation options for one certification program. Practitioners may choose to use one or the other. For more information, click here. 
**Please note the NDTR and DTR are two credential designation options for one certification program. Practitioners may choose to use one or the other. For more information, click here.