Becoming a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered (NDTR)

DP program graduates who receive a VS are qualified/eligible to take the national Commission on Dietetics Registration Examination to become a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR). The NDTR credential enables employment as a dietetic technician and other nutrition-related positions. Once credentialed, these individuals will be required to comply with CDR recertification requirements, The Academy/CDR Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics and the Standards of Practice for NDTRs. NDTR’s can apply for DI Programs and become RDNs upon passage of the exam. More information and resources regarding the NDTR credential are available online.

Graduates who are interested in pursuing the NDTR credential should order an official transcript from the registrar's office and submit to Ms. Christy Youens for processing.

While the NDTR credential is an option, DP graduates should be aware the RD credential will offer many more employment and career opportunities. It is not required that graduates get the NDTR certification before pursuing the RD credential.