Nevada

Summary

Nevada licenses dietitians only as licensed dietitians. Individuals must have completed requirements aligned with the Registered Dietitian pathway in order to qualify for licensure. However, there is no licensure requirement for providing nutrition care.

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Practice Act/Statute Rules & Regulations Regulatory Body

Qualification Requirements for State Licensure or State Certification:
  • Academic: A bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition, dietetics, food systems management or an equivalent course of study approved by the Board.
  • Experience: Completion of at least 1,200 hours of training and experience in the practice of dietetics under the direct supervision of a licensed dietitian, registered dietitian, or a person who holds a doctorate degree in human nutrition, nutrition education, food and nutrition, dietetics or food systems management.
  • Examination: The Registered Dietitian (RD) examination established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Disclaimer: This is a preliminary interpretation of language of state statutes and regulations, and cannot substitute for legal counsel.