Texas

Summary

Texas licenses dietitians only as licensed dietitians. However, there is no licensure requirement for providing nutrition care. Only licensed individuals may use the title "dietitian," "licensed dietitian," or any facsimile.

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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 with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education, dietetics, or food systems management, or an equivalent major course of study approved by the department.
  • Experience: Completion of an internship or pre-planned, documented, professional experience program in dietetics of at least 900 hours under the supervision of a licensed dietitian or a registered dietitian approved by the department.
  • Examination: The Registered Dietitian (RD) examination established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or an examination approved by the Department

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