Dieticians

DIETITIAN

        APPLICATION FEE                                  $100

        LICENSURE FEE                                      $100

        RENEWAL FEE                                         $60

        PROVISIONAL FEE                                  $50

Maintenance of registration by the Commission on Dietetic registration (CDR) or its successor organization is required for license renewal.  A copy of current registration must be submitted with renewal.

The Allied Health Advisory Board is an advisory body to the State Board of Medicine. They are responsible for reviewing all applications for licensure and temporary permits and making recommendations to the Board of Medicine concerning the issuance, revocation of licenses and temporary permits, and rulemaking for Dieticians. 

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board of the Allied Health Advisory Board, please send an email of interest to support.HP@dopl.idaho.gov 

Information Regarding Licensure of Dietitians in Idaho

The following responds to commonly asked questions. It does not detail all requirements, regulations and policies regarding Dietitian Licensure.

Q: What are the general requirements for licensure?

• A completed application is required on forms provided by the Board.
• Proof of current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registry (CDR)

Q: What is Provisional Licensure?

• The Board may issue a provisional license to a graduate dietitian who has completed/graduated from an approved educational program in dietetics, completed an approved internship or pre-professional practice program, but has not yet passed the National Registry Exam.
• A provisional license shall authorize the practice of dietetics under the supervision of a monitor who is an Idaho licensed dietitian.
• All provisional licenses will expire on the last day of the current renewal cycle.

Q: Can I retake the Examination?

• An applicant who fails twice will not be eligible to re-apply; however, reexamination may be considered on an individual basis if proof of additional training is submitted.

Q: When is license renewal due?

• Each full license shall be renewed annually before July 1 by submitting a completed request for renewal accompanied by payment of the renewal fee and attestation of current registration as a registered dietitian. Full licenses not renewed by the expiration date shall be canceled.