RDN correct answers Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
This term is used interchangeably with a Registered Dietitian (RD) and it is also a legally
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CDR correct answers Commission on Dietetic Registration
acts as the credentialing arm of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the purpose of establishing and enforcing certification standards for registered dieticians and other licensed nutritional professionals and issues credentials to those who successfully meet said standards. The CDR also provides a professional code of ethics and recertification standards.
CDE correct answers certified diabetes educator
1000 contact hours in diabetes education is required for certification.
ARNP correct answers Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
requiring 2 more years of college beyond an RN - many then choose a specialty or primary focus of care.
PA correct answers Physician Assistant
A licensed healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a doctor or other medical professional, typically requires a 4-year degree plus a post-graduate program.
Pharm D correct answers Doctor of Pharmacy
A pharmacist with an advanced degree who works in conjunction with a medical doctor to prepare and/or dispense prescription drugs or compounds.
Nutritionist correct answers A generic term for someone who provides nutrition counseling
Licensed vs Certified Nutritionist. correct answers Licensing is typically provided on a state or federal level. Common prerequisites of licensing include formal education/training, a predetermined number of supervised contact hours, and successful completion of a standardized test. Most healthcare providers require licensure.
Certification is granted to a person who has participated in an educational course (either live or online) and successfully completed a standardized test: written, practical, or both.
Patient vs Client correct answers Patient is used for licensed professionals
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