D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4505

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-4505 - CDR EXAM

4505.1

Except as provided in 4505.2 of this chapter, all applicants for licensure in the District of Columbia shall receive a passing score on the national registration examination for dietitians offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration ("CDR Exam").

4505.2

The following shall not be required to complete the CDR exam:

(a) An applicant for licensure by endorsement;

(b) An applicant who is currently certified as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association (CDRADA); or

(c) An applicant who is currently certified by the Certified Board for Nutrition Specialists as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS).

4505.3

Repealed

4505.4

An applicant who fails the CDR exam on three (3) consecutive attempts may not retake the examination for one (1) year. Thereafter, the applicant may not retake the examination for one (1) year after each failure.

4505.5

An applicant who fails the CDR exam three (3) times is not eligible for licensure in the District unless the applicant successfully completes a course or courses in each area of weakness as determined by the CDRADA's analysis of the previous examination before the applicant may reapply for examination.

4505.6

To be eligible to take the CDR exam, an applicant shall submit proof satisfactory to the Board that he or she has met the educational and preprofessional experience training requirements of the Act.

4505.7

Repealed

4505.8

Repealed

4505.9

Repealed

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4505

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3518, 3521 (May 13, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 84 (January 6, 2006); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 2594 (March 14, 2008)