How to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Complete an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics and obtain a DPD Verification Statement.
- Apply to an ACEND accredited supervised practice such as a Dietetic Internship (DI).
- After completion of an ACEND accredited supervised practice such as a DI, the candidate successfully completes the national credentialing examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
To learn more about how to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist contact the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.).