Which program culminates in eligibility to take the dietetic registration exam?

• A. Didactic Program in Dietetics
• B. CNS
• C. CNS-S
• D. Coordinated Program in Dietetics

Answer: (D)

The key idea is how you become eligible to sit for the dietetic registration exam. Only programs that include both the required coursework and supervised practice hours—so you gain real-world experience—prepare you to take the exam. A Coordinated Program in Dietetics combines these elements in one integrated track, meeting the accreditation requirements to be eligible for the registration exam right after graduation.

A Didactic Program in Dietetics provides the coursework, but you still need an ACEND-accredited supervised practice component to qualify for the exam. The other credentials, CNS and CNS-S, refer to different nutrition professional tracks and do not lead to eligibility for the dietetic registration exam.