Dietetic Graduation and Credentialing

Graduation Requirements

• Complete the scheduled 44 weeks of practical experience/classes within a 66-week period
• Begin each rotation fully prepared and satisfactorily complete the requirements of each rotation. An overall score of "meets expectations" is necessary to pass the rotation
• Complete all rotation assignments
• Attend all classes
• Complete all assignments by established deadlines
• Lead Journal Club discussion
• Complete written Disease paper with presentation
• Complete case study presentation
• Attend three local dietetic association meetings
• Attend Ohio Legislation & Public Policy Workshop or local equivalent
• Complete Intern Portfolio

Credentialing Process

Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).

In order to be approved for registration examination eligibility with a bachelor’s degree, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements and be submitted into CDR's Registration Eligibility Processing System (REPS) before 12:00 midnight Central Time, December 31, 2023.

For more information about this requirement visit CDR's website: www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree. In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited dietetic internship at MetroHealth are eligible to apply to take the CDR credentialing exam to become an RDN.

In most states, including Ohio, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice. For more information about state licensure requirements see www.cdrnet.org/licensure.

Resources

• Dietetic Internship Policy Handbook