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Registered Dietitian
Total cost: $200
Governing Authority
No state licensing board exists; Arizona does not license, certify, or register dietitians at the state level
None
Regulation Type
Not Required
CDR Credential
Varies
Supervised Hours
None
State CE Hours
$200
Total Initial Fees
N/A (no state license to renew; CDR registration renews every 5 years)
Renewal Period
Available credential types in Arizona
No state-issued credential available
No state-defined scope of practice for dietitians
Nutritionist
Diet Technician
Education & Academic Requirements
VerifiedNo state education requirements. CDR requires a minimum graduate degree (master's or doctoral) for new RD/RDN applicants effective January 1, 2024.
Minimum Degree
Not Required
ACEND Accredited
Yes
Master's Required
Didactic Program
CDR requires DPD or CP from ACEND-accredited institution for RD/RDN credential
Details
Arizona has no state education requirements for dietitians. CDR requires a master's degree for new RD/RDN credentialing effective January 1, 2024.
Dietitian education requirements follow ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) standards. As of 2024, a minimum of a master's degree is required for new RD eligibility through CDR.
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Supervised Practice Requirements
VerifiedNot Required
Supervised Practice
Not Required
ACEND Accredited
Details
No state supervised practice requirements. CDR requires minimum 1,000 hours of ACEND-accredited supervised practice for RD/RDN credential.
Supervised practice hours are typically completed through ACEND-accredited dietetic internships, coordinated programs, or individualized supervised practice pathways (ISPPs).
Exam Requirements
VerifiedNot Required
CDR Registration
Not Required
State Exam
Credential Type
CDR RD/RDN voluntary; not required by state
State Exam Details
$200
Exam Cost
Overall licensing difficulty: 16/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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RD Exam (Registered Dietitian Exam)
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What Dietitians Can Do in Arizona
VerifiedNot Authorized
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Not Authorized
Nutrition Counseling
Not Authorized
Enteral/Parenteral
Additional Scope Details
Arizona does not define a state scope of practice for dietitians. Anyone may provide nutrition services without state licensure.
Telehealth
No
Compact Member
No state dietitian license exists, so no dietitian-specific telehealth restrictions apply.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
CDR Exam Fee Paid to CDR/Pearson VUE if pursuing voluntary national credential | $200 |
Total Initial Fees CDR exam fee only if pursuing voluntary credential; no state fees | $200 |
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Renewal & CE/CPEU Requirements
VerifiedN/A (no state license to renew; CDR registration renews every 5 years)
Renewal Period
—
State CE Hours
No
Portfolio Required
CDR CPEU Requirement
75 CPEUs per 5-year Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) cycle
Dietitians must maintain both state and national (CDR) credentials. CDR requires 75 CPEUs per 5-year recertification cycle. State CE requirements are separate and may differ from CDR requirements.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials
CDR Credential Is Portable
Transfer Details
No state license to transfer. CDR credential is portable nationwide but not required in Arizona.
The CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) credential is nationally recognized, but states may still require a separate state license or registration. Having an active CDR credential typically simplifies the transfer process.
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Arizona is one of the few states with absolutely no regulation of dietitians. There is no licensure, certification, registration, or title protection. Multiple legislative efforts to establish regulation have failed. Despite this, most healthcare employers require CDR credentials.
Arizona has NO state regulation of dietitians - no licensure, certification, or title protection.
Anyone may use the title 'dietitian' or 'nutritionist' without credentials.
Legislative efforts (SB 2820, SB 1508) to establish licensure have been introduced but not enacted.
Most employers and healthcare facilities require CDR RD/RDN credential even though the state does not.
Arizona cannot participate in the Dietitian Licensure Compact because it does not license dietitians.
Dietitian requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (you) | $200 | 240–370 wks | |
| California | $200 | 240–370 wks | → |
| Colorado | $200 | 240–370 wks | → |
| Nevada | $300 | 240–370 wks | → |
| New Mexico | $350 | 240–370 wks | → |
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Arizona uses no formal regulation for dietitians. All credentialing is managed through the No state licensing board exists; Arizona does not license, certify, or register dietitians at the state level.
Requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority and the Commission on Dietetic Registration.