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Things to know about becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

BECOMING A REGISTERED DIETICIAN

General Information

Students are required to complete all educational core requirements that is set by the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at any accredited institution/university. students are also required to fulfil all other graduation obligations of the University. Completion of these academic requirements will be verified by the DPD Director. The director will then issue a Verification Statement, and a requirement for the Internship, showing that the Core Requirements have been met by the student. Students would have to fill out an application to be considered for a dietetic internship. After acceptance, the student can then complete the Dietetic Internship. Dietetic internship is a practical, hands-on learning experience which comprise of 1200 hours of supervised practice. Selection into this program is based on students overall GPA, well-roundedness, good letter of recommendations and other factors established by the program. (See information on Supervised Experience). Generally, Students start applying for the Dietetic Internship during their last semester at their various institution, however, students are advised to start the application process earlier because it is time consuming and it requires much details. A full listing of ACEND-accredited dietetic internships is located on the ACEND’s website at

http://www.eatrightacend.org/ACEND/content.aspx?id=6442485424. After completion of the supervised practical experience (internship), students are issued another Verification Statements to indicate successfully completion of the requirements.

The National Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) is the finale for a dietetic student. student are required to pass this exam in other to become a registered dietician. Students are encouraged to review and sit for the exam as soon as possible after completing the Internship Program. Passing the exam on the first seating is an added bonus for the student. it makes the student, the institution and the internship program look good. Students who successfully pass the Registration examination for Dietitians are required to engage in continuing professional development after obtaining the RD/RDN credential.

For information about how to become an RD, please visit

http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/about-us/become-an-rdn-or-dtr/highschool-students/5-steps-to-become-a-registered-dietitian-nutritionist.

Please note that acceptance into a supervised practice program is highly competitive and there are a limited number of available positions. For further information on the availability of dietetic internship positions and strengthening your application, please visit the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics website at

http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/acend/students-and-advancingeducation/dietetic-internship-match-students/how-to-apply-for-dieteticinternship

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 606060-6995; 800/877-1600 ext. 5400.