Career Opportunities
How to Become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
The five steps to becoming an RDN:
- Complete a bachelor's degree and receive a verification statement from an ACEND-accredited program (Didactic Program in Dietetics, Coordinated Program, Future Graduate Program, Foreign or International Dietitian Education Program). Note: Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree will be required to be eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Dietetic registration exam).
- Complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice dietetic internship program or Individual Supervised Practice Pathway is an option. Supervised practice/experiential learning is combined with the Coordinated Program, Future Graduate Program, and International Dietitian Education Program.
- Pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration's dietetic registration exam.
- Gain licensure in your state of practice, if applicable.
- Maintain continuing education.
RDNs are required to complete 75 continuing education credits per five-year cycle.
Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) license in the state of New York is optional.
