What is the Purpose of the Verification Statement?
The signed verification statement documents that an individual has completed the requirements of a dietetics education program accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. It is essential to the CADE dietetics education, CDR registration eligibility and ADA membership processes as follows:
- To establish eligibility for a Dietetic Internship program
The completion of CADE Didactic Program requirements and at least a bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college/university or foreign equivalent are necessary for eligibility to enter a CADE-accredited Dietetic Internship program. When the Director of a Didactic Program in Dietetics signs a verification statement, she/he also is verifying that the individual has completed at least a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college/university or foreign equivalent. - To establish eligibility to write the registration examination for dietitians and dietetic technicians
* A verification statement is required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration upon completion of the Coordinated Program, Dietetic Internship and Dietetic Technician Program to indicate completion of academic or supervised practice requirements for eligibility to write the registration examination.
* Not applicable if individual completed the name/address verification form for Program Director to submit via CDR software. - To establish eligibility for ADA membership
A verification statement is required when applying for ADA Active membership.