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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist — RDN

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Description

RDs are food and nutrition experts who have met the Commission on Dietetic Registration's (CDR) criteria to earn the RD credential. RDs work in a wide variety of employment settings, including health care, business and industry, community/public health, education, research, government agencies and private practice

Certifying Organization

Commission on Dietetic Registration

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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On-CampusFinancial Aid
Las Vegas Campus
Las Vegas, NV
Next start
Dec 7, 2026
Duration
40 Weeks
800 clock hours
App fee
$75
Tuition
$13,657 for the Program
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OnlineFinancial Aid
Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
428 clock hours
App fee
$29
Tuition
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