DIETETICS EXAM 2 CH 7
CREDENTIALING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Registration Exam - Answer-developed by an in depth multi-step process by the
CDR ensuring quality and fairness of questions, high standards, relevance to
competence as entry-level practitioner; exam is taken on computer, each examinee
takes a unique exam based on competence, retesting 45 days after; cost is 200 for
RD/120 for DTR, at Pearson sites over 3 hours, each question must be answered to
move forward, study guides from CDR $65
How to maintain registered status - Answer-Professional Development Portfolio
5-year reporting cycle
Individual learning needs and goals
RDs: 75 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs)
DTRs: 50 CPEUs
How does computer adaptive testing work? - Answer-$200 for RD/$120 for DTR, at
Pearson sites, 2.5 hours, each question must be answered to move forward, study
guides from CDR $65; 125-145 questions (100 scored) for RD / 110-130 questions
(80 scored) for DTR - all multiple choice, best answer
Steps in Professional Portfolio Development - Answer-Reflect on your professional
practice to establish goals.
Conduct a learning needs assessment.
Develop a learning plan.
Evaluate your learning plan outcomes.
Continuing Education
Variety of specialty credentials - Answer-Typically require: RD for 2 years +
1,500 to 2,000 hours of practice in specialty area
Currently CDR offers five specialty credentials:
Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR)
Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP)
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG)
Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO)
Other specialty credentials are available from other professional organizations.
Licensure - Answer-45 states, PR, and DC all have licensure; to maintain minimum
level of skills in field; recognition is at State level, maybe mandatory or voluntary
Evidence-Based Practice - Answer-Researched and proven, based upon
systematically reviewed scientific evidence that is used to make decisions to improve
CREDENTIALING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Registration Exam - Answer-developed by an in depth multi-step process by the
CDR ensuring quality and fairness of questions, high standards, relevance to
competence as entry-level practitioner; exam is taken on computer, each examinee
takes a unique exam based on competence, retesting 45 days after; cost is 200 for
RD/120 for DTR, at Pearson sites over 3 hours, each question must be answered to
move forward, study guides from CDR $65
How to maintain registered status - Answer-Professional Development Portfolio
5-year reporting cycle
Individual learning needs and goals
RDs: 75 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs)
DTRs: 50 CPEUs
How does computer adaptive testing work? - Answer-$200 for RD/$120 for DTR, at
Pearson sites, 2.5 hours, each question must be answered to move forward, study
guides from CDR $65; 125-145 questions (100 scored) for RD / 110-130 questions
(80 scored) for DTR - all multiple choice, best answer
Steps in Professional Portfolio Development - Answer-Reflect on your professional
practice to establish goals.
Conduct a learning needs assessment.
Develop a learning plan.
Evaluate your learning plan outcomes.
Continuing Education
Variety of specialty credentials - Answer-Typically require: RD for 2 years +
1,500 to 2,000 hours of practice in specialty area
Currently CDR offers five specialty credentials:
Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR)
Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP)
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG)
Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO)
Other specialty credentials are available from other professional organizations.
Licensure - Answer-45 states, PR, and DC all have licensure; to maintain minimum
level of skills in field; recognition is at State level, maybe mandatory or voluntary
Evidence-Based Practice - Answer-Researched and proven, based upon
systematically reviewed scientific evidence that is used to make decisions to improve
