Which program includes clinical experience and makes graduates eligible to take the registration exam?

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

Answer: (B)

In dietetics education, eligibility to sit for the registration exam requires completing an ACEND‑accredited supervised practice experience. A Coordinated Program in Dietetics combines both the required didactic coursework and supervised practice within a single program, so graduates are eligible to register for and take the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) exam.

A Didactic Program in Dietetics provides only coursework; you’d still need to complete a supervised practice (such as a dietetic internship) after graduation to become eligible for the exam. The other options are nursing roles, not dietetics pathways, so they don’t lead to the dietetics registration exam.