Pediatric

Nutrition
Certification
By Elaine Beulick, Rachel Bauman, and Indigo
Robinson
Interest
Explore working in nutrition for growing children

It is important to teach nutrition at a young age

Make a difference in their lives

Combats obesity epidemic -affecting children

Eligibility for the
certification
Currently a Registered Dietician

Maintain an RD Status for a minimum of 2 years from the original

Examination Date

Have 2000 hours of documented practice experience as an RD in

Pediatric Nutrition within the past 5 years
Benefits?
Title

Reputability

New Patients

Confirm Expertise
Pre-requisites to your
license
Must have 2,000 hours as a registered dietitian

40% educational or professional experiences

Renewing Your
Certification
5 year valid license

Must still be registered dietitian

Must have minimum required hours

Pediatric Nutrition
Certification Exam the exam is taken in
Fee: $350-400 depending on location/country

and when you send in the application for the exam.

150 multiple choice questions

Study Material available on AND website

For more info:
https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/board-certification-as-a-specialist-in
-pediatric-nutrition