Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered
(NDTR)
DPD Graduates are qualified to sit for the NDTR exam
Link to UCDavis NDTR Application Instructions
NDTR
What is a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR), also known as a DTR? The terms are used interchangeably; it's your choice.
We've compiled a number of resource links from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) regarding the NDTR:
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There are 2 pathways to the NDTR; Pathway 2 is a Bachelor's degree & DPD completion
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Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Information on the DTR
What exactly does an NDTR do?
Essentially, the NDTR assists and supports the RDN in the Nutrition Care Process.
The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics outlines the responsibilities of the NDTR quite well in the following document regarding Standards of Practice:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Revised 2017 Standards of Practice in Nutrition Care and Standards of Professional Performance for Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered. (2017). JAND. Vol 118:2, pp 317-326.e13. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.10.004
We've summarized the basics here:
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Under the supervision of the RDN, the NDTR:
- Participates in nutrition screening
- Provides support to nutrition assessment
- Provides support to nutrition diagnosis
- Provides support to nutrition intervention/plan of care
- Participates in nutrition monitoring and evaluation
The NDTR Exam
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CDR’s Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians Handbook for Candidates
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Registration Examination for NDTRs Study Outline
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NDTR Exam Study Resources:
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CDR (Academy) Study Guide (includes online practice exam)
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Academy's EatrightPREP
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VisualVeggies Study Suite
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Fees Associated with the NDTR:
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Exam Application Fee = $120
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CDR Initial Fee = $60
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Annual Registration Fee = $60
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Academy Membership (optional) = $259
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