Licensure & Becoming a Dietitian
- The 5 Steps to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) can be found at https://www.eatright.org/become-an-rdn
- RDNs are required to be licensed/certified in some states. The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Dietetic Internship meets Tennessee requirements for licensure/certification. State licensure and certification requirements are available at https://www.cdrnet.org/LicensureMap
- State licensure and state certification for RDNs are separate from the credentialing by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Licensure details can be found at https://www.eatrightpro.org/advocacy/licensure