Registered Dietitian – Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, or a closely related field from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or coordinated undergraduate program that satisfies eligibility requirements for the national registration examination.

Licensure & Certifications

Required

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential or eligibility for registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current CPR/BCLS certification.

Preferred

• Active Dietitian license in the State of Iowa or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Adult Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Food safety certification from an ANSI-accredited program (such as ServSafe Food Protection Ma...