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Accredited or Approved Education Programs

The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education is ADA's accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitians or dietetic technicians, registered.

Become a Registered Dietitian (RD):

Become a Registered Dietitian (RD):

  • Coordinated Programs in Dietetics
    Bachelor's and graduate level - dietitian coursework and supervised practice for RD eligibility (combined program)
    OR
  • Didactic Programs in Dietetics
    Bachelor's and graduate level - dietitian coursework only (must be completed before the Dietetic Internship required for RD eligibility)
    PLUS
  • Dietetic Internships
    Post bachelor's - supervised practice only for RD eligibility (must complete DPD and at least a bachelor's degree before entry)
 
Become a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR):

Become a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR):