Transitioning Programs to Meet New CDR and ACEND Standards Mary Gregoire, PhD, RD, FADA, Executive Director, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Commission on Dietetic Registration CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration Responsibilities Sets national criteria for registration and credentialing Develops/administers credentialing examinations Monitors ongoing continuing education Change in Eligibility Requirements Effective 1/1/2024 Applicants must hold a minimum of a master’s degree Student options – see www.cdrnet.org
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics ACEND Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Responsibilities Sets national standards for education accreditation Evaluates education programs against standards Accreditation Standards Effective 6/1/2017 All accredited programs must come into compliance with the 2017 Accreditation Standards More information– www.eatrightpro.org/acend
Future Education Model Revised Draft Standards released for public comment (www.eatrightpro.org/FutureModel) Comment until April 28 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RevFEMComments
Key Changes in Revised Standards Qualifications for the director of the master degree program changed Specified minimum number of practice hours was removed Number of competencies and performance indicators reduced Title changes: Associate degree: Nutrition Health Associate Bachelor degree: Food and Nutrition Practitioner Changes detailed in webinar www.eatrightpro.org/FutureModel
Next Steps – Future Education Release Future Education Model Accreditation Standards for Associate, Bachelor and Master Degree Programs for adoption by demonstration programs only Collect data on program operations and graduate outcomes
Options for Departments Make No Change to Current Program CP, DPD, DI, DT programs continue to be accredited under 2017 Standards Discuss with students options for meeting the CDR registration exam eligibility requirements Request a Substantive Program Change Program change to incorporate a master’s degree in current accredited program Apply to be a Demonstration Program Demonstration programs only will be accredited under the Future Education Model Standards
Communication ACEND Standards Update Newsletter (monthly) Back issues posted on ACEND Website www.eatrightpro.org/acend Virtual Town Hall (monthly) 1st Tuesday at 2:00 pm CT Directions for joining on the ACEND website ACEND Staff 800-877-1600 x5400 acend@eatright.org
Questions?