Licensure – Registered Dietician

This information is provided in good faith to applicants as of November 30, 2020.

The master of public health/registered dietitian track of the MPH@UNC program leads to a Master’s degree in Public Health. The designed outcome is to lead to eligibility for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam. This program does not itself lead to a license. State and federal statutes and regulations may specifically require or exempt licensure in order to practice or use protected titles.

The extent to which a state regulates the practice varies, including the types of credentialing, if any, the state offers to qualified individuals. States typically provide one of the three following options:

  • A state may issue a License, which includes a title protection provision, to individuals who meet the specified qualifications to practice. In states that issue licenses, it is common to include a practice exclusivity clause, which limits the ability of unlicensed individuals to provide services within the defined scope of practice.
  • A state may issue a Certificate to certify that individuals with specified credentials are qualified to practice. Furthermore, certified individuals are held accountable to the established standards of practice. While they have title protections, the states do not establish practice exclusivity provisions, allowing uncertified individuals to practice.
  • A state may offer a Title Protection, which allows only individuals with specified qualifications or credentials to identify as “dietitians” or another specified title. There are no established standards of practice that are regulated by the state, and anyone may practice the profession.

Additionally, individual facilities may have requirements that are above or separate from state specific regulations. For most states registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, graduation from an accredited program, fulfilling fieldwork requirements, and passage of an exam fulfills the baseline licensure requirements.

The University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health is an Accredited School of Public Health under the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health MPH/RD program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), following the Future Practice Model.

The table below provides a state by state breakdown of comparable licenses, including a determination of eligibility for licensure, certification, or title protection. This information provided is designed as a baseline determination of whether the program meets individual state specific requirements. Other licenses may be more applicable and/or require additional standards. Licensure requirements and appropriate pathways are subject to change and may differ based on individual student backgrounds, including coursework taken outside the scope of the program. Students should do their own due diligence and determine the appropriate pathway and license type for themselves.

This information is provided in good faith to applicants as of November 30, 2020.

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Alabama

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian or Nutritionist, Dietitian, Dietician, Registered Dietitian, Registered Dietician, Nutritionist (D, RD, LD, LN)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Alabama State Regulation

State Board: Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetics and Nutritionists

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Alaska

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Nutritionist, Licensed Nutritionist, or an occupational title using the words “dietitian” or “nutritionist”

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Alaska State Regulation

State Board: Alaska Dept. of Commerce and Regulation

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Arizona

What is Issued: Not Applicable

State Requirements to Practice: A license is not required to practice, but an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Registered Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: None

Accreditation Requirements: Regional Accreditation

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): Registered Dietician

Curriculum Requirements: The state regulations do not specify curriculum requirements for this field

Field Experience Requirements: The state does not specify field experience requirements for this field. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) requires 900 hours

State Regulation: Arizona State Regulation

State Board: Arizona does not currently have a board

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Arkansas

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian

Accreditation Requirements: Regional Accreditation

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: A major course of study in Human Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Systems Management

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Arkansas State Regulation

State Board: Arkansas Dietetic Licensing Board

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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California

What is Issued: Title Protection

State Requirements to Practice: To be called a Registered Dietician, an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Registered Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Dietician, Registered Dietitian, Registered Dietician, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD, RDN)

Accreditation Requirements: Regional Accreditation

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Satisfactory completion of appropriate academic requirements for the field of dietetics and related disciplines and receipt of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or other regional accreditation agency

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: California State Regulation

State Board: California Department of Consumer Affairs

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Colorado

What is Issued: Not Applicable

State Requirements to Practice: A license is not required to practice, but an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Registered Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Dietician, Certified Dietitian, Certified Dietician (CD, D)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: The curriculum must meet the requirements to qualify to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam. Qualifications can be met by either:

  1. The completion of a bachelor’s degree granted by a US regionally-accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent); or
  2. The completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Colorado does not currently have published regulations

State Board: Colorado Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Connecticut

What is Issued: Certification

State Requirements to Practice: A license is not required to practice, but an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Certified Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Connecticut Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, Connecticut Certified Dietitian, Connecticut Certified Nutritionist (CD-N, CD, CN)

Accreditation Requirements: Regional Accreditation

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Thirty (30) graduate hours consisting of courses in nutrition, biochemistry, food science, health education, disease and community nutrition.  Twenty-one (21) of these hours must be in at least five (5) of the following content areas: 

  1. Human Nutrition or Nutrition in the life cycle
  2. Nutrition Biochemistry
  3. Nutrition Assessment
  4. Food Composition or Food Science
  5. Health Education or Nutrition Counseling;
  6. Nutrition in Health and Disease
  7. Community Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Connecticut State Regulation

State Board: Connecticut Department of Public Health

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Delaware

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist, Nutritionist, Dietitian (LDN)

Accreditation Requirements: Regional Accreditation

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: A major course of study must include: 

  1. Three (3) semester credits with content in biochemistry
  2. Three (3) semester credits with content in human physiology
  3. Twelve (12) semester credits of courses with major content in human nutrition or dietetics including three (3) semester credits in nutrition and disease or diet therapy

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours;
The 900 hours must be concurrent with or following completion of the academic requirements for certification and need not be a paid experience. Field Experience activities may include observation, but must include direct client or patient involvement

State Regulation: Delaware State Regulation

State Board: Delaware Division of Professional Regulation

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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District of Columbia

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian or Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist, Dietitian, Nutritionist (LDN, LD, LN)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: District of Columbia Regulation

State Board: District of Columbia Department of Health

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Florida

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Nutritionist, Licensed Nutritionist, Nutrition Counselor, Licensed Nutrition Counselor

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or equivalent

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Florida State Regulation

State Board: Florida Department of Health

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Georgia

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian (LD) 

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards. The state further defines a major course of study as:

  1. A program granted accreditation or approval by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
  2. Upper division courses in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, food systems management, nutrition education or a combination thereof determined by the Board to be greater than or substantially equal to a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) accredited or approved program

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Georgia State Regulation

State Board: Georgia Board of Examiners for Licensed Dieticians

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Hawaii

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian (LD)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Hawaii State Regulation

State Board: Hawaii Department of Health

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Idaho

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Registered Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, or any other combination of terms that include the title “dietitian” (LD, RD, RDN)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: A supervised practice program in the United States accredited by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

State Regulation: Idaho State Regulation

State Board: Idaho board of Medicine

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Illinois

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards.The state requires a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree with a major course of study that includes the following:

  1. Eighteen (18) semester hours of clinical or life science, comprising the following:   
    1.  Three (3) semester hours of anatomy or physiology     
    2.  Three (3) semester hours of counseling and or behavioral sciences    
    3.  Twelve (12) hours of other clinical or life science
  2. Eighteen (18) semester hours of nutrition or metabolism, comprised of the following                                                            a. Six (6) semester hours of biochemistry 
  3. Twelve (12) additional hours of nutrition or metabolism

Field Experience Requirements: Illinois – 900 hours

State Regulation: Illinois State Regulation

State Board: Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Indiana

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Certified Dietitian (CD)

Accreditation Requirements: Regional Accreditation

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: a) completed a major course of study in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition, and dietetics or food systems management

  1. b) other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards.

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Indiana State Regulation

State Board: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Iowa

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian, Dietitian

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Iowa State Regulation

State Board: Iowa Board of Dietetics

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Kansas

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian (LD)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Kansas State Regulation

State Board: Kansas Credentialing Commission

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Kentucky

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian, Certified Nutritionist (LD, CN)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards.The state requires an individual to be a graduate of a master’s degree program and have a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours of graduate credit in human nutrition from a United States regionally-accredited, board-approved college or university

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Kentucky State Regulation

State Board: Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dieticians and Nutritionists

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Louisiana

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Dietician, Nutritionist

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Louisiana State Regulation

State Board: Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Maine

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours of planned continuous clinical experience which shall be acquired in not fewer than six (6) months in the field of dietetics

State Regulation: Maine State Regulation

State Board: Maine Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Maryland

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Dietitian Nutritionist, Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Nutritionist, Licensed Nutritionist (LDN, D, LD, LN)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours, see Maryland Title 10, Subtitle 56, Chapter 1, Section 06

State Regulation: Maryland State Regulation

State Board: Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Massachusetts

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian or Nutritionist

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Massachusetts State Regulation

State Board: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dieticians and Nutritionists

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Michigan

What is Issued: Not Applicable

State Requirements to Practice: A license is not required to practice, but an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Registered Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: None

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: The state regulations do not specify curriculum requirements for this field

Field Experience Requirements: The state does not specify field experience requirements for this field. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) requires 900 hours

State Regulation: Michigan does not currently have published regulations.. Public Act 267 of 2014 repealed licensure requirements for dietitians and nutritionists.

State Board: Michigan does not currently have a board. Public Act 267 of 2014 abolished the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition.

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Minnesota

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Nutritionist, Licensed Nutritionist, or any occupational title using the word “dietitian” or “nutritionist”

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Minnesota State Regulation

State Board: Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Mississippi

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Dietician or Nutritionist, the letters “LD” and “LN”

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: The state does not specify field experience requirements for this field. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) requires 900 hours

State Regulation: Mississippi State Regulation

State Board: Mississippi State Department of Health

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Missouri

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian (LD)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Missouri State Regulation

State Board: Missouri Committee of Dieticians

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Montana

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Registered Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Nutritionist, Licensed Nutritionist

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: The state regulations do not specify curriculum requirements for this field

Field Experience Requirements: The state does not specify field experience requirements for this field. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) requires 900 hours

State Regulation: Montana State Regulation

State Board: Montana Department of Labor and Industry Board of Medical Examiners

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Nebraska

What is Issued: Not Applicable

State Requirements to Practice: A license is not required to practice, but an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Registered Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: The state does not list specific titles that are protected

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Nebraska State Regulation

State Board: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Nevada

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian (LD) or use of the word “dietetics” to represent “qualified to practice”

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Nevada State Regulation

State Board: Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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New Hampshire

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian, Dietitian

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of food services, anatomy, metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: New Hampshire State Regulation

State Board: New Hampshire Board of Licensed Dieticians

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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New Jersey

What is Issued: Not Applicable

State Requirements to Practice: A license is not required to practice, but an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Registered Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: None

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 1200 hours

State Regulation: New Jersey State Regulation

State Board: New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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New Mexico

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Nutritionist

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: The state does not specify field experience requirements for this field. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) requires 900 hours

State Regulation: New Mexico State Regulation

State Board: New Mexico Board of Dietetics and Nutrition

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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New York

What is Issued: Certification

State Requirements to Practice: A license is not required to practice, but an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Certified Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Certified Dietitian, Certified Dietician, Certified Nutritionist

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards.New York further requires: 

  1. A program in Dietetics or Nutrition consisting of forty-five (45) semester hours or equivalent
  2. A minimum of twenty (20) semester hours or equivalent in the Human Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, and Behavioral Sciences

Field Experience Requirements: The state does not specify field experience requirements for this field. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) requires 900 hours

State Regulation: New York State Regulation

State Board: New York Office of Dietetics and Nutrition

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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North Carolina

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian or Nutritionist, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian or Nutritionist (LD, LN, LDN)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards.North Carolina further requires: 

  1. Fifteen (15) semester hours of Clinical or Life Sciences
  2. Three (3) semester hours of Behavioral Sciences
  3. Twenty-four (24) semester hours of Food and Nutrition. At least three (3) semester hours must be received in each of the following: 
  1. a) Diet Therapy, Medical Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, or equivalent;  
  2. b) Nutrition through life cycle, Applied Human Nutrition, Advanced Human Nutrition or equivalent; 
  3. c)  Foods, Food Composition and Menu Planning, Food Service Management, or equivalent

Field Experience Requirements: 1000 hours

State Regulation: North Carolina State Regulation

State Board: North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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North Dakota

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Registered Dieticians

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Licensed Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist (RD, LD, LRD, LN)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: The state does not specify field experience requirements for this field. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) requires 900 hours

State Regulation: North Dakota State Regulation

State Board: North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Ohio

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: The state does not specify field experience requirements for this field, however notes that individuals must complete a pre-professional dietetic experience approved by the board. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) requires 900 hours

State Regulation: Ohio State Regulation

State Board: Ohio Board of Medicine

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Oklahoma

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian, Registered Dietitian (LD, RD)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards.Oklahoma further requires: 

  1. A post-baccalaureate degree in Human Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Systems Management consisting of a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours; or
  2. A post-baccalaureate degree including a minimum of  thirty (30) semester hours specifically designated to train a person to apply and integrate scientific principles. A minimum of eighteen (18) of these semester hours must be from human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics or food systems management

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Oklahoma State Regulation

State Board: Oklahoma Medical Board

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Oregon

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian (LD)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Oregon State Regulation

State Board: Oregon Board of LIcensed Dieticians

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Pennsylvania

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician-Nutritionist

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Pennsylvania State Regulation

State Board: Pennsylvania Board of Nursing

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Rhode Island

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian or Nutritionist (LDN)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Rhode Island State Regulations

State Board: Rhode Island Board of Dietetic Practice

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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South Carolina

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian (LD)

Accreditation Requirements: Regional Accreditation

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: South Carolina State Regulation

State Board: South Carolina Department of Licensing, Labor and Regulation

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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South Dakota

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed or Registered Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Nutritionist, Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist (LN)

Accreditation Requirements: Regional Accreditation

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: South Dakota State Regulation

State Board: South Dakota Board of Medical Examiners

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Tennessee

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: Yes

Titles Protected: Dietitian or Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist (LD, LN)

Accreditation Requirements: Board Approval

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Completion of a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program from a regionally accredited institution with a degree in Human Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or food systems management or an equivalent major course of study approved by the board.

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Tennessee State Regulation

State Board: Tennessee Board of Dietetics/Nutritionist Examiners

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Texas

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian, Registered Dietitian (LD, RD)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Texas State Regulation

State Board: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Utah

What is Issued: Certification

State Requirements to Practice: A license is not required to practice, but an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Certified Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Dietician, Certified Dietitian, the letter “D” (CD, D)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Utah State Regulation

State Board: Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Vermont

What is Issued: Certification

State Requirements to Practice: A license is not required to practice, but an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Certified Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Any title that implies the individual is a Certified Dietitian is protected

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation is required, however, the state does not specify further accreditation requirements

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: The state regulations do not specify curriculum requirements for this field, however, a degree in dietetics is required

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Vermont State Regulation

State Board: Vermont Professional Regulation

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Virginia

What is Issued: Title Protection

State Requirements to Practice: To be called a Registered Dietician, an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Registered Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: The titles “Dietitian” or “Nutritionist”, either alone or in any combination with the words “Licensed”, “Certified”, or “Registered”

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Virginia State Regulations

State Board: Virginia Board of Health Professions

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Washington

What is Issued: Certification

State Requirements to Practice: A license is not required to practice, but an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Certified Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Certified Dietitian, Certified Dietician, Certified Nutritionist (D, CD, or CN)

Accreditation Requirements: Regional Accreditation

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Washington State Regulations

State Board: Washington State Department of Health

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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West Virginia

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Dietician, Licensed Dietician, Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian

Accreditation Requirements: The state does not specify accreditation requirements for this field

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: West Virginia State Regulation

State Board: West Virginia Board of Licensed Dieticians

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Wisconsin

What is Issued: Certification

State Requirements to Practice: A license is not required to practice, but an individual must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Certified Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Dietitian, Certified Dietitian, Registered Dietitian, any title that implies an individual is certified or licensed as a Dietitian

Accreditation Requirements: Regional Accreditation

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Wisconsin State Regulation

State Board: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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Wyoming

What is Issued: License

State Requirements to Practice: A license is required to practice after registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Title Used: Licensed Dietician

Practice Exclusivity: No

Titles Protected: Licensed Dietitian (LD)

Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Examination(s): Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam

Certification(s): The state does not specify additional certification(s)

Curriculum Requirements: Food Science and Systems, Quality Management of Food Services, Anatomy, Metabolism, and other competencies per Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Standards

Field Experience Requirements: 900 hours

State Regulation: Wyoming State Regulation

State Board: Wyoming Dietetics Licensing Board

Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements 

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