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.
Registered Dietitian (RD)
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Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)
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Coordinated Programs in Dietetics
Bachelor's and graduate level — dietitian coursework and supervised practice for RD eligibility (combined program)
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Dietetic Technician Programs
Associate's degree — DT coursework and supervised practice for DTR eligibility
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Didactic Programs in Dietetics
Bachelor's and graduate level - dietitian coursework only (must be completed before the Dietetic Internship required for RD eligibility)
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Dietetic Internships
Post bachelor's — supervised practice only for RD eligibility (must complete DPD and at least a bachelor's degree before entry)
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Important Note
Only graduates of CADE-accredited programs are eligible to take the exam to become a Registered Dietitian or Dietetic Technician, Registered. Individuals who only have degrees in nutrition, dietetics or other related areas from programs that are not CADE-accredited are NOT ELIGIBLE to take the exam to become a Registered Dietitian or Dietetic Technician, Registered. Several programs that are NOT accredited by CADE include:
- American InterContinental University
- Ashford University
- Ashworth College
- Capella University
- Clayton College of Natural Health
- Herzing University
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- Huntington College of Health Sciences
- Jones International University
- Kaplan University
- National American University
- University of Phoenix
- Walden University
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Please contact the CADE office at 800/877-1600 ext.5400 if you have questions.