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Route to the RD Terminology www.ca.uky.edu/HES

The Route to the RD Credential University of Kentucky Department of Nutrition and Food Science Dietetics Program. Route to the RD Terminology www.ca.uky.edu/HES. RD Registered Dietitian DPD Didactic Program in Dietetics CPD Coordinated Program in Dietetics MS Master of Science

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Route to the RD Terminology www.ca.uky.edu/HES

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  1. The Route to the RD CredentialUniversity of KentuckyDepartment of Nutrition and Food ScienceDietetics Program

  2. Route to the RD Terminology www.ca.uky.edu/HES • RD Registered Dietitian • DPD Didactic Program in Dietetics • CPD Coordinated Program in Dietetics • MS Master of Science • DI Dietetic Internship • SPP Supervised Practice Program • CADE Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education • Links www.eatright.org

  3. UK NFS Routes to the RDwww.ca.uky.edu/HES • UK NFS DPD BS in Dietetics w/o SPP • UK NFS CPD BS in Dietetics w/ SPP • UK NFS DI SPP only SPP + MS Note: SPP and DI are used interchangeably in the UK NFS Dietetic Program. The DI is the supervised practice program to which individuals apply after graduation from an accredited DPD.

  4. NFS DPD Option A www.ca.uky.edu/HES • Offers a 4-year CADE Accredited Curriculum • Results in the BS in Dietetics – CADE Verification Statement required for acceptance into a DI • Prepares students to apply to CADE Accredited Supervised Practice Program / Dietetic Internship • Must attain a GPA of 2.4/4.0 to progress into major coursework • Contact Information • Steve Perry, MS, RD, LD, DPD Director

  5. NFS CPD Option B www.ca.uky.edu/HES • Offers a 3.5-year CADE Accredited Didactic Component plus the minimum of1200 hr SPP • Results in the BS in Dietetics upon completion of the SPP • Selective admission program to which dietetic students apply prior to beginning the major course work in the Year 3 of the dietetics program • NFS DPD majors are eligible to apply in Spring semester of the DPD Sophomore/ Year 2

  6. NFS CPD Option Bcont. www.ca.uky.edu/HES • Prepare for Application Process FR & SOPH years • GPA 2.8/4.0 or higher • Letter of Application • Work Experience – Paid or Volunteer • Honors • Extracurricular Activities • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation • Apply Spring Semester SOPH/YR 2 DPD February 1st deadline

  7. NFS CPD Option B cont. www.ca.uky.edu/HES • CP JR/YR 3 & SR/YR 4 Required Semesters • JR/YR 3 - F & SP SR/YR 4 - SP Didactic • SR/YR 4 – SP, SM1 4-WK, & SM2 8-WK SPP • BS in Dietetics - August of SR/YR 4 and after completion of the SPP

  8. NFS CPD Option B cont. www.ca.uky.edu/HES • NFS CP • Entrance Requirements • Application Deadline February 1st • Schedule/Timeline • Tuition/Interviews • Applications/Downloadable Materials • Contact Information Dr. Cook-Newell, RD, LD, CDE, CN, CP Director Shirre Smith, NFS Staff, 204 Funkhouser Bldg. or uknfs.cpdi@gmail.com

  9. NFS DI www.ca.uky.edu/HES • Offers a 7 month 1200+ hr CADE Accredited DI • Accredited DPD graduates are eligible to apply • Single Pathway SPP w/o MS 7 months • Dual Pathway SPP w/ MS SPP + 2 years • JR & SR semesters Prepare for Application Process • Apply Spring Senior/ Year 4 • Prior to or upon DPD graduation • DI Application February 15 deadline • UK Graduate School Fall Semester SR/YR 4

  10. NFS DI cont.link to appl • NFS DI Application Process • Entrance Requirements • Application Deadline February 15 • Schedule/Timeline • Fees/Tuition • Applications/Downloadable Materials • Links (i.e. NFS ADA, D & D, DICAS, UK Grad School) • Contact Information Dr. Hazel Forsythe, RD, LD, CFCS, DI Director 204 Funkhouser Bldg

  11. NFS Graduate Program • MS in Hospitality and Dietetic Administration • MS and DI Option See NFS DI Application • University Scholars Program • NFS DPD • NFS CPD • Contact information • Dr. Hazel Forsythe, RD, LD, CFCS, DGS

  12. NFS Graduate Programcont. • M.S. in Hospitality and Dietetic Administration • Applying to Graduate School • Deadlines • Schedule/Timeline • Fees/Tuition • Applications/Downloadable Materials • Links (i.e. NFS UK Grad School) • Contact Information Dr. Hazel Forsythe, RD, LD, CFCS DGS

  13. Internships and Scholarships • Information on Internships and Scholarships • American Dietetic Association • USDA • D.C. Internships • Specific Scholarships for NFS, HES, & UK College of Agriculture Students

  14. Getting Involved • College of Agriculture Ambassadors • Professional Clubs at UK • SDA Student Dietetic Association • KAFCS Kentucky Association of Family and Consumer Sciences • Professional Organizations • American Dietetic Association • Kentucky Dietetic Association • Bluegrass District Dietetic Association

  15. Links • Frequently asked questions and answers can be found at: American Dietetic Association www.eatright.org

  16. NFS Links • www.ca.uky.edu/HES NFS • www.eatright.org ADA • www.bluegrasseatright.org BGDDA • www.dnddigital.com DI Match • https://portal.dicas.org/ Online DI Appl.

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