The Commission on Dietetic Registration defines the Registered Dietitian (RD) as an individual who:

(1) has completed the minimum of a Baccalaureate degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, or equivalent;

(2) has met current minimum academic requirements (Didactic Program in Dietetics) as approved by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association;

(3) has completed pre-professional experience accredited/approved by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association;

(4) has successfully completed the Registration Examination for Dietitians

(5) has the annual registration maintenance fee; and (6) has accrued 75 hours of approved continuing professional education within a specific five-year reporting period.