The No-Brainer Guide to Becoming a Registered Dietitian
Want to become a dietitian?
Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about changing careers to become a Registered Dietitian.
An RD (and former career changer) shares her advice and outlines the entire process, including:
* My career change story
* What is a Registered Dietitian?
* Things to consider before going back to school (length, finances, part-time versus full-time)
* Schooling Options: DPD, Master’s or Coordinated Program
* Prerequisites
* Finding a school that is right for you
* Applying to a Nutrition program
* How to make yourself stand out as a candidate (tips on volunteer work, letters of recommendation and more)
* The Nutrition program: What to expect
* The Dietetic Internship
* RD exam
* Potential RD careers
* Final thoughts & advice
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