Dietitian/Nutritionist Documentation CANNOT be faxed or emailed

TO: Applicants for Dietitian/Nutritionist License

The applicant is responsible for all applicant inititated primary sources verifications

Please be aware that you may not engage in any type of practice, even under supervision, until you obtain your license and receive notification from this office.

**UNLICENSED PRACTICE AS A DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN VIOLATION OF SDCL 36-10B.   THE BOARD INTENDS THIS NOTIFICATION TO SERVE AS NOTICE UPON YOU THAT UNLICENSED PRACTICE IS UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, A VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE CODIFIED LAWS, AND GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF LICENSURE.**

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Dietetics/Nutritionist License

I. Full License (see below II. Temporary Permit only for those waiting to take the Examination.)

Dietetics

  1. Complete application form and file with Board office.  Ignore the "Certification" section, it is no longer applicable and will be removed when this form is revised.
  2. Submit $70 fee.
  3. Request Verification of Graduation from dietetics program (complete online and print for mailing).
  4. Request verification from the CDR of current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration to be send directly to the Board office.
  5. Request verification of at least 900 hours of U.S. pre-professional practice under the supervision of registered dietitian or individual who holds a U.S. or equivalent doctoral degree in human nutrition, dietetics, nutrition education, food and nutrition, or food system management.
  6. Request Verification of Employment from most recent past employer.
  7. Request Verification(s) of Licensure to be sent directly from state board to Board office, there may be a fee involved.
  8. Request to the CDR that examination scores are sent directly to the Board office.

Nutrition

  1. Complete application form and file with Board office. Ignore the "Certification" section, it is no longer applicable and will be removed when this form is revised.
  2. Submit $70 fee.
  3. Request Verification of Graduation from masters or doctoral nutrition program to be sent directly to Board. Attach picture.
  4. Request Verification of Employment from your most recent past employer.
  5. Request Verification(s) of Licensure to be sent directly from state board to Board office, there may be a fee involved.
  6. Request to the CDR that examination scores are sent directly to the Board office.

Temporary Permit only for those waiting to take the Examination.

    1. Complete application form and file with Board office. Ignore the "Certification" section, it is no longer applicable and will be removed when this form is revised.
    2. Submit $50 fee.
    3. Request Verification of Graduation from educational program to be sent directly to Board. Attach picture.
    4. Request verification of at least 900 hours of U.S. pre-professional practice under the supervision of registered dietitian or individual who holds a U.S. or equivalent doctoral degree in human nutrition, dietetics, nutrition education, food and nutrition, or food system management.
    5. Request Verification of Employment from temporary employer.

Prior to issuance of full licensure, the Board must have:

    1. Examination scores. Request to the CDR that examination scores are sent directly to the Board office.
    2. Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Request verification from the CDR of current registration to be send directly to the Board office.