Criteria for a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Complete a minimum of a bachelor's degree at a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and course work approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
- Complete a ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community agency, or a food service corporation, or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies. Typically, a practice program will run six to twelve months in length.
- Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
- Use the following link to verify a dietitian's status (my RD#: 882691): RD credential verification.
Here is a link to an explanation of a Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Ohio.
