Professional Development | Nov 20 2017
A quick and easy guide to specialty certifications for registered dietitians
Looking for a way to distinguish yourself as a top-performer in your field? Or maybe you are looking to move toward a specialty and spotlight your special interests or talents? As a registered dietitian, you can choose to pursue a specialty certification in addition to your RD credential. Check out the chart below to see what options are out there!
Credential |
Sponsoring
|
Minimum
|
Additional Requirements |
Cost |
| Certified Specialist in Gerontological NutritionTM (CSGTM) |
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) | 2 calendar years | 2000 hours of relevant experience | $350 |
| Certified Specialist in Pediatric NutritionTM (CSPTM) |
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) | 2 calendar years | 2000 hours of relevant experience | $350 |
| Certified Specialist in Renal NutritionTM (CSRTM) |
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) | 2 calendar years | 2000 hours of relevant experience | $350 |
| Certified Specialist in Oncology NutritionTM (CSOTM) | Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) | 2 calendar years | 2000 hours of relevant experience | $350 |
| Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) | Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) | 2 calendar years | 2000 hours of relevant experience | $350 |
| Certified Specialist in Sports DieteticsTM (CSSDTM) |
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) | 2 calendar years | 2000 hours of relevant experience (initial certification)1500 hours of relevant experience (renewal) | $350 |
| Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist® (CDCES®) | Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) | 2 calendar years | 1000 hours of relevant experience + 15 hours of relevant continuing education within 2 years prior to exam | $350 (initial exam), $250 (recertification) |
| Certified Nutrition Support Clinician® (CNSC®) | National Board of Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC) | No minimum, but recommended to have 2 years experience | None | $330 if ASPEN member or $430 if not |
| Certified Lactation Counselor® (CLC®) | The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP) | No minimum | 45 hours of breastfeeding-related education in the past 1 year | $20 application fee + $100 exam fee |
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International Board |
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE) | No minimum | 95 hours of human lactation-related education + 300-1000 hours of clinical experience (depending on pathway) | $660 (initial exam), $330 (re-certification) |
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References:
Commission on Dietetic Registration. Board certification as a specialist in gerontological nutrition. 2017. https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/board-certification-as-a-specialist-in-gerontological-nutrition. Accessed November 5, 2017.
Commission on Dietetic Registration. Board certification as a specialist in pediatric nutrition. 2017. https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/board-certification-as-a-specialist-in-pediatric-nutrition. Accessed November 5, 2017.
Commission on Dietetic Registration. Board certification as a specialist in renal nutrition. 2017. https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/board-certification-as-a-specialist-in-renal-nutrition. Accessed November 5, 2017.
Commission on Dietetic Registration. Board certification as a specialist in oncology nutrition. 2017. https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/board-certification-as-a-specialist-in-oncology-nutrition. Accessed November 5, 2017.
Commission on Dietetic Registration. CDR’s new interdisciplinary certification in obesity and weight management. 2017. https://www.cdrnet.org/interdisciplinary. Accessed November 5, 2017.
Commission on Dietetic Registration. Board certification as a specialist in sports dietetics. 2017. https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/board-certification-as-a-specialist-in-sports-dietetics. Accessed November 5, 2017.
National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. What is a CDE? 2017. https://www.ncbde.org/certification_info/what-is-a-cde/. Accessed November 5, 2017.
National Board of Nutrition Support Certification. Eligibility requirements and policies. 2014. http://www.nutritioncare.org/NBNSC/Certification/Policies_and_Procedures/. Accessed November 5, 2017.
The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. The CLC—Certified Lactation Counselor. 2017. https://www.alpp.org/certifications/certifications-clc. Accessed November 5, 2017.
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. About IBCLE. 2017. https://iblce.org/about-iblce/. Accessed November 5, 2017.
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