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Registered Dietitian
Total cost: $409
Governing Authority
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Dietetics/Nutrition
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Licensure
Regulation Type
Required
CDR Credential
1,200 hrs
Supervised Hours
30 hrs
State CE Hours
$409
Total Initial Fees
2 years; expires May 31 of odd-numbered years
Renewal Period
Available credential types in Delaware
Licensed Dietitian (LD)
Medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessment, nutrition counseling, nutrition education
Licensed Nutritionist (LN)
Nutrition counseling, nutrition education
Diet Technician
Education & Academic Requirements
VerifiedMaster's degree from an ACEND-accredited program (required since January 2024 for new CDR candidates; bachelor's degree holders credentialed before 2024 are grandfathered)
Minimum Degree
Required
ACEND Accredited
Yes
Master's Required
Didactic Program
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or Coordinated Program (CP) from ACEND-accredited institution
Details
CDR requires a master's degree for new RD/RDN credentialing effective January 1, 2024. Delaware also has an alternative nutritionist pathway requiring bachelor's degree and 900 supervised hours.
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
VerifiedRequired
Supervised Practice
1,200 hrs
Practice Hours
Required
ACEND Accredited
Accepted Program Types
Details
Delaware requires 1,200 hours of supervised practice for dietitian licensure through ACEND-accredited programs. Alternative nutritionist pathway requires 900 Board-approved hours.
Supervised practice hours are typically completed through ACEND-accredited dietetic internships, coordinated programs, or individualized supervised practice pathways (ISPPs).
Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
CDR Registration
Required
State Exam
Credential Type
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) through CDR
Registration Exam
CDR Registration Examination for Dietitians
State Exam Details
Delaware State Jurisprudence Examination for Dietitians/Nutritionists
Exam Name
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (state jurisprudence) and CDR/Pearson VUE (national exam)
Provider
$200
Exam Cost
Passing Rate
Approximately 80-90% first-time pass rate (CDR exam)
Retake Policy
CDR exam: may retake after 45 days. Jurisprudence exam may be retaken.
Overall licensing difficulty: 17/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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What Dietitians Can Do in Delaware
VerifiedAuthorized
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Authorized
Nutrition Counseling
Authorized
Enteral/Parenteral
Prescriptive Authority
No independent prescriptive authority for medications
Additional Scope Details
Delaware licensed dietitians may provide MNT, nutrition assessment, counseling, and education under the Dietitian/Nutritionist Licensure Act.
Telehealth
Allowed
Interstate Telehealth
No
Compact Member
Delaware allows telehealth delivery of nutrition services by properly licensed practitioners.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application and license fee for CDR-registered dietitians | $209 |
CDR Exam Fee Paid to CDR/Pearson VUE | $200 |
State License Fee Included in application fee | $209 |
Renewal Fee Biennial renewal (licenses expire 5/31 of odd years) | $131 |
Total Initial Fees Includes CDR exam fee ($200) and state application fee ($209) | $409 |
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Renewal & CE/CPEU Requirements
Verified2 years; expires May 31 of odd-numbered years
Renewal Period
30 hrs
State CE Hours
No
Portfolio Required
CDR CPEU Requirement
75 CPEUs per 5-year CDR recertification cycle
Renewal Fee
$131
Biennial renewal
Regulatory Board
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
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
CDR Credential Is Portable
Reciprocity Type
endorsement
Transfer Details
Delaware accepts out-of-state dietitians with current CDR registration. State licensure verification from other jurisdictions may be required.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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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Protected Titles
VerifiedDelaware protects the titles 'Licensed Dietitian' and 'Licensed Nutritionist' under Title 24, Chapter 38.
Delaware requires a state jurisprudence examination in addition to the CDR exam. The state has two pathways: dietitian (CDR-based, 1,200 hours) and nutritionist (bachelor's degree, 900 hours, jurisprudence exam only). Licensing fees differ between the two credential types.
Delaware is one of the few states requiring a state jurisprudence exam in addition to the CDR exam.
Delaware licenses both dietitians (via CDR credential) and nutritionists (via alternative pathway with 900 hours).
Licenses expire on May 31 of odd years.
Nutritionist license fee is $182 (different from dietitian fee of $209).
There is no interstate compact for dietitians.
Dietitian requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware (you) | $409 | 240–370 wks | |
| Maryland | $500 | 240–370 wks | → |
| New Jersey | $200 | 240–370 wks | → |
| Pennsylvania | $245 | 240–370 wks | → |
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Delaware uses licensure for dietitians. CDR registration is required. All credentialing is managed through the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Dietetics/Nutrition.
Requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority and the Commission on Dietetic Registration.