The No-Brainer Guide To Becoming A Registered Dietitian

By

Natalie Rizzo MS, RD

Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about changing careers to become a Registered Dietitian.

An RD (and former career changer) shares her advice and outlines the entire process, including:

* My career change story

* What is a Registered Dietitian?

* Things to consider before going back to school (length, finances, part-time versus full-time)

* Schooling Options: DPD, Master's or Coordinated Program

* Prerequisites

* Finding a school that is right for you

* Applying to a Nutrition program

* How to make yourself stand out as a candidate (tips on volunteer work, letters of recommendation and more)

* The Nutrition program: What to expect

* The Dietetic Internship

* RD exam

* Potential RD careers

* Final thoughts & advice