Most of our program graduates pursue the registered dietitian (RD) credential. There are typically three required steps to obtain the RD credential:- Complete an ACEND-accredited undergraduate nutrition/DPD program.
- Complete an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship (also called supervised practice).
- Pass the national examination for registered dietitians.
Acceptance into an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship is quite competitive, and undergraduates graduates are not guaranteed placement in an internship program. Nationwide about 50% of the students who apply to internship each year are matched.
Most internship programs are traditional face-to-face programs where interns relocate to the home base of the program to complete the required 1200 hours of supervised practice.
There are also accredited distance internship programs and accredited Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) programs.
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