Credentialing Process
The successful completion of a dietetic internship is an important step to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). After completing either a combined master's degree and dietetic internship, or a dietetic internship only for interns who already have a graduate degree; the intern graduate will be qualified to take the registration exam to become an RDN. Once the intern graduate passes the registration exam, they are qualified to work as an RDN in a variety of settings, including community nutrition, clinical nutrition and food systems management.
While state interpretations of statutes may vary, it is ACEND's considered opinion that the program meets the educational requirements for dietetics licensure and certification in all states. However, completing an ACEND-accredited academic program alone does not qualify an individual for licensure or certification as a dietitian in any state. Individuals should review their state's licensing statutes and regulations to understand the specific requirements, including supervised practice and examinations, needed to obtain a dietetics license. More information about state licensure and certification can be found at this link: State Licensure.
For more information about the requirements and process for becoming an RDN, including education, viable routes to supervised practice and passage on the credentialing exam, please visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website, at this link, Become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
While state interpretations of statutes may vary, it is ACEND's considered opinion that the program meets the educational requirements for dietetics licensure and certification in all states. However, completing an ACEND-accredited academic program alone does not qualify an individual for licensure or certification as a dietitian in any state. Individuals should review their state's licensing statutes and regulations to understand the specific requirements, including supervised practice and examinations, needed to obtain a dietetics license. More information about state licensure and certification can be found at this link: State Licensure.
For more information about the requirements and process for becoming an RDN, including education, viable routes to supervised practice and passage on the credentialing exam, please visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website, at this link, Become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.