Links to Dietetic Training Programs within Michigan
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If you have a strong interest in food and nutrition and want an exciting and challenging career, then think about becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR).
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Dietetics is a fast-growing field with many opportunities. RD’s and DTR’s work in both traditional and non-traditional arenas such as healthcare, education, research, sales and marketing, public relations, fitness, restaurant management, food companies, private practice and more!
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Registered dietitians (RDs) are food and nutrition experts who:
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- Have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited US college or university. These instructional programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of The American Dietetic Association (ADA).
- Have completed a CADE-accredited internship or supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation. (Or, the supervised practice may be combined with undergraduate or graduate studies). Practice programs usually run from six to twelve months.
- Have successfully passed the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
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Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs) are food and nutrition experts who:
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- Have a two-year associate’s degree from an accredited US college or university. These instructional programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of The American Dietetic Association (ADA).
- Have completed a CADE-accredited dietetic technician program including 450 hours of supervised practice experience in various community programs, health care, and food-service facilities.
- Have successfully passed the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
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Michigan offers many excellent dietetic training programs to help you reach your goal. For more information about careers in Dietetics, including a complete list of training programs, visit the CADE website.
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The Michigan Dietetic Association Institute (MDAI) offers scholarships to dietetic students.
Application forms are released at the beginning of
each year and are available in the MDA Forms Archive.
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