Registered Dietitian CEU: Become a Better Dietitian

A registered dietitian CEU is a continuing education course for dietitians in order to fulfill their recertification requirements.

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What Is a Registered Dietitian?

A registered dietitian is a food and nutrition expert who has met the educational criteria to earn professional certification. They offer advice on nutrition and healthy dietary habits to improve clients’ health and well-being.  They are committed to helping people live healthy lives.

Registered dietitians work in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. This profession is in high demand, too. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

“Employment of dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow 11 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. About 5,900 openings for dietitians and nutritionists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. ” (1)

And:

“The median annual wage for dietitians and nutritionists was $63,090 in May 2020.” This equates to $30.33 per hour. (2)

To become registered, you must meet strict academic and professional requirements. For example, most states require that you earn a bachelor’s degree, usually in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field, and perhaps also obtain a license.

Why do I need continuing education courses?

Continuing education courses (CEUs) help:

• Increase your professional knowledge of dietetic topics and best practices
• Keep you informed of the latest health science
• Assist you with career goal setting

In short, CEU courses help you become a better dietitian.

How many CEUs does a Dietitian need?

Registered dietitians must earn at least 75 hours of continuing education credits per five-year cycle to recertify. One of these credits must be in ethics. (3, 4)

According to the CDR Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) Guide: ” Only activities that fall within the bounds of the Approved CPE Activity Types …will be awarded CPEUs by CDR.” (5) These activities are listed in the guide along with the requirements needed to claim them as CPEUs.

What types of CEU courses for Dietetic Registration are available?

There are numerous online and in-person CEU opportunities, including individual online courses, interactive workshops, self-study, and webinars/Seminars. Many organizations offer CEUs. So, you’ll always be able to find classes that meet your interests and career goals. The number of continuing education units you’ll receive varies depending on the course and CDR requirements.

Here are a few topic titles pulled up from a few online courses with a quick Google search.

• General Nutrition
• Evidence-Based Use of POSTBiotics For Digestive and Overall Health
• Malnutrition & Obesity: The Dietetic Conundrum (6)
• An In-Depth Look at the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (7)
• Women’s Health
• Women, Wellness, & Menopause: The Role of Nutrition & Fitness for Optimal Health
• Preexisting Diabetes in Pregnancy (9)
• Nutrition’s Role in Premenstrual Syndrome — Learn About This Disorder and the Role Genetics, Environment, and Diet May Play in its Onset. (10)
• Sports Nutrition
• Nutrition and Sports Injuries (11)
• Nutrition for Muscle Building (12)
• Weight management
• Diet Trends: What RDs Need to Know (13)
• Family Approaches to Weight Management (14)
• Predictors of Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery (15)

How do I maintain my Registered Dietitian credentials?

There are a few steps to maintaining your credentials.

• Pay a yearly registration maintenance fee. The fee is $70 per month, or if you choose, you can pay $350 at the start of your five-year cycle. Fees are billed every June with an August 31st due date. If you do not pay your registration fee by August 31, your credential is expired.
• Complete at least 75 CPEUs.
• Submit a learning plan and activity log (CEU courses completed) to the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Please refer to the PDP guide for details of each step. (16, 17) Your PDP guide walks you through all the steps, showing you the sane way to maintain your credentials.

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References

1- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm
2- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm
3- https://admin.cdrnet.org/vault/2459/web///CDR_PDP_Guide_2026_v3.1.pdf
4- https://www.cdrnet.org/ethics
5- https://admin.cdrnet.org/vault/2459/web///CDR_PDP_Guide_2026_v3.1.pdf
6- https://dietitianconnection.com/product/malnutrition-obesity-conundrum/
7- https://ce.todaysdietitian.com/2020DGAsRecorded
8- https://dairywest.com/health-professionals/continuing-education
9- https://ce.todaysdietitian.com/node/69762
10- https://ce.todaysdietitian.com/node/66173
11- https://ce.todaysdietitian.com/node/69878
12- https://ce.todaysdietitian.com/node/70254
13- https://ce.todaysdietitian.com/node/69266
14- https://ce.gvpub.com/node/70886
15- https://ce.todaysdietitian.com/node/69191
16- https://www.cdrnet.org/maintain
17- https://admin.cdrnet.org/vault/2459/web///CDR_PDP_Guide_2026_v3.1.pdf