Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered
(NDTR)
DPD Graduates are qualified to sit for the NDTR exam
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Link to UCDavis NDTR Application Instructions
CAND Webinar - Career Development: The Current & Prospective Paths for NDTRs
Liz Sullivan, MS, RD, CNSC - UCSF - 11/2024
NDTR
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What is a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR), also known as a DTR? The terms are used interchangeably; it's your choice.
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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
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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
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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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