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What is a Didactic Program in Dietetics?

Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) refers to an academic program designed to meet the foundation nowledge for dietetics practice. It must be located in a US regionally accredited college or university and requires completion of a degree. The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) may be designed at the baccalaureate or advanced degree level. Courses for the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) must be part of the university requirements for whichever degree will be granted. The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) does not have a supervised practice component for registration eligibility. However, completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) enables the individual to apply to a supervised practice program leading to eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians.

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