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CDA Education Council Resource :: How to Become an RD and
How to Become a DTR |
What is a Registered Dietitian (RD)?
- The RD is a health care professional educated in nutrition and foods who is able to translate scientific information into appropriate food choices.
Specified education and training prepare RDs to provide medical nutrition therapy when prescribed by a physician; they are also trained to provide nutrition
counseling to promote optimal health.
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Educational Requirements of the RD
- The RD has earned at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; the DTR
(Dietetic Technician, Registered) has earned at least an associate degree. Biochemistry, physiology, microbiology,
food science, psychology, nutrition, diet therapy, food service management and computer sciences are among the courses
required to meet educational standards.
- Practical supervised training in an accredited program is required. This experience teaches the application
of scientific nutrition and dietetic principles to a variety of work settings.
- The RD and DTR have passed their respective national competency examination and have completed ongoing continuing
education requirements.
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Interested in becoming an RD?
Future Dietetic Professionals, we have many resources/opportunities for you to learn about our exciting, challenging profession.
Learn about current dietetics students through their university/collegiate Websites.
Below is an active student nutrition organization:
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Several ways to contact an RD in your area...
- Call the Nationwide Nutrition Network at 800.366.1655 or 900-CALL-AN-RD (900.225.5267).
- Look in the telephone directory under Dietitian or Nutritionist and check for the RD credential after the name.
- Contact the nutrition department in a health care facility such as a hospital, clinic, or community agency.
- Request a referral from your personal physician or health care provider.
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What is a Dietetic Technician, Registered
(DTR)?
- The DTR is a health care professional educated in nutrition and food management, and general sciences. A DTR is an integrated
part of a health and food management team. The DTR works with the RD in a variety of settings, including health care,
business, and industry, public health, foodservice and research.
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Educational Requirements of the DTR
- The DTR (Dietetic Technician, Registered) has earned at least an associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Food science, psychology, nutrition, diet therapy, and food service management are among the courses required to meet educational standards.
Practical supervised training in an accredited program is required. This experience teaches the application of scientific nutrition and
dietetic principles to a variety of work settings. The DTR have passed their respective national competency examination and have completed
ongoing continuing education requirements.
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Interested in becoming a DTR?
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