Friday, February 11, 2011

Certified Dietitian Nutritionist

Dietitians and nutritionists need at least a bachelor's degree. Licensure, certification, or registration requirements vary by State.

Education and training. Becoming a dietitian or nutritionist usually requires at least a bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, food service systems management, or a related area. Graduate degrees also are available. College students in these majors take courses in foods, nutrition, institution management, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, and physiology. Other suggested courses include business, mathematics, statistics, computer science, psychology, sociology, and economics. High school students interested in becoming a dietitian or nutritionist should take courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, health, and communications.

As of 2008, there were 279 bachelor's degree programs and 18 master's degree programs approved by the American Dietetic Association's Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.

Licensure. Of the 46 States and jurisdictions with laws governing dietetics, 33 require licensure, 12 require statutory certification, and 1 requires registration. Specific requirements vary by State. As a result, interested candidates should determine the requirements of the State in which they want to work before sitting for any exam.

In States that require licensure, only people who are licensed can work as dietitians and nutritionists. States that require statutory certification limit the use of occupational titles to people who meet certain requirements; individuals without certification can still practice as a dietitian or nutritionist but without using certain titles. Registration is the least restrictive form of State regulation of dietitians and nutritionists. Unregistered people are permitted to practice as a dietitian or nutritionist.

Certification and other qualifications. Although not required, the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association awards the Registered Dietitian credential to those who pass an exam after completing academic coursework and a supervised internship. This certification is different from the statutory certification regulated by some States and discussed in the previous section. To maintain a Registered Dietitian status, workers must complete at least 75 credit hours in approved continuing education classes every 5 years.

A supervised internship, required for certification, can be completed in one of two ways. The first requires the completion of a program accredited by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. As of September 2009, there were 51 accredited programs that combined academic and supervised practice experience and generally lasted 4 to 5 years. The second option requires the completion of 900 hours of supervised practice experience in any of the 243 accredited internships. These internships may be full-time programs lasting 6 to 12 months or part-time programs lasting 2 years.

Advancement. Experienced dietitians may advance to management positions, such as assistant director, associate director, or director of a dietetic department, or may become self-employed. Some dietitians specialize in areas such as renal, diabetic, cardiovascular, or pediatric dietetics. Others leave the occupation to become sales representatives for equipment, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturers. A master's degree can help some workers to advance their careers, particularly in career paths related to research, advanced clinical positions, or public health.

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CNHP requires five seminars as the basis of our certification. Each certification seminar deals with a particular area of learning needed to become a Certified Natural Health Professional. Candidates are to attend and complete five certification seminars on the various theories and techniques used by natural health practitioners. Each seminar is led by a competent, experienced and dedicated instructor. A minimum of thirteen hours of study, classroom participation and practical demonstration is required in order to become certified. Initial certification is dependent upon the successful completion of a written exam given at the end of most seminars.

The five certification seminars are:

Nutrition - Covers the basic elements of health such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals

Body Systems - Understanding the organs, glands and tissues that handle all bodily processes

Iridology - Discovering weakened areas of the body quickly and accurately

Body Work - Bringing the structural aspect of the body into balance for a better impact on health

Practicum - Combining the legal, emotional and practical aspects of discussing health with others

While good students never stop learning, the information in these seminars provides the student with the hands-on application of traditional natural health information, concepts and strategies. To maintain certification, graduates must attend a minimum of one CNHP Capstone per year.

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