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
Organization

Minimum
Experience as RD

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

International Board
Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®)

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.
Sara Glanz, registered dietitian

About Sara Glanz

Sara Glanz, MS, RD, LD, CNSC worked as a traveling dietitian for Dietitians On Demand for two years before joining the corporate team. In her current role as Director of Clinical Education, she has championed the continuing education program to empower dietitians everywhere to achieve their professional goals.

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