Students

Getting Started

Becoming and RDN or NDTR

(includes information on coordinated programs, didactic programs, dietetic internships, and dietetic technician programs nationwide)

Helping You As You Go

PA Academy Scholarships and Awards

The following scholarships and awards are available for PA Academy student members:

  • Outstanding Dietetics Student Award
  • General Scholarship
  • Diversity Scholarship
  • Billye June Eichelberger Scholarship (Academy scholarship given to PA resident)
  • Sara Parks Scholarship (Academy Foundation scholarship given to PA resident)
  • Annual Meeting & Exhibition stipend

 Time to take the Exam?

Exam Information (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

 

Newly Credentialed?

Check out the following links for helpful guides on how to create a Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) and how to log continuing education. More information is located on the Commission on Dietetic Registration resource page below.

Universal Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) Guide Resource page

  • Learn how to create a Learning Plan (step one)
  • Learn how to log activities (step two)
    • Per five-year recertification cycle, RDs are required to complete and record at least 75 CPEUs, including 1 CPEU in ethics or health equity. 
    • Per five-year recertification cycle, DTRs are required to complete and record at least 50 CPEUs, including 1 CPEU in ethics or health equity.

 

Need information about Licensure?

 

Did you know the Academy offers reduced dues rates for newly credentialed members?

Career Starter Dues Program

This program offers reduced dues rates for members in their first five years of Active category membership eligibility. Dues increase incrementally each year for up to five years to help you get established in the profession. The Career Starter Dues Program allows you to renew your Academy membership at a significantly reduced rate, giving you the financial flexibility and time to learn how to take advantage of the various services the Academy offers.

The graduated dues are offered in a tiered structure based on your RD/RDN or DTR/NDTR eligibility date on file with the Commission on Dietetics Registration. Graduation date can be used in lieu of eligibility date for those who do not pursue a CDR credential. Student members who recently established eligibility for a CDR credential will automatically be moved into this program and Active category membership during the next membership renewal cycle.

Please email the Academy's Member Service Center or call 800/877-1600, Option 1. Representatives are available weekdays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Central time).

Career Starter Program

For more information on the Career Starter Dues Program, check out the Academy's Membership site: https://www.eatrightpro.org/member-types-and-benefits

Or a PDF version of the above information.

 

 

And, be sure to make the most of your membership by getting involved in networking and volunteer opportunities!

 

Don't forget to check out our Job Board once you are credentialed!