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Spring 2019 NDEP Area Meetings CDR Update

Dr. . Na Nancy DiMarco

• Dr. Nancy DiMarco, PhD, RD, CSSD, LD

is a board member of the Commission , CDR’s representative to NDEP, and member of the CDR Examination Panel, and Specialist Certification Panel. She is Coordinator of Exercise and Sports Nutrition Master’s Program at Texas Woman’s University.

Presentation Topics

• Registry Statistics
• DTR Pathway I and Pathway 3 Data Trends
• CPEU Credit for Preceptors
• Graduate Degree Registration Eligibility Resources
• PDP Practice Competencies Initiative
• CDR Connection- CDR’s E-Newsletter

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2,888 3,229 3,615 3,945 3,665 4,369 4,245 4,544

500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000

2005 2010 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 New Registrants per Year Registered Dietitian (RD) 59,269 67,406 73,155 81,645 89,386 91,710 94,473 97,671 99,654 102,408

20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000

1995 2000 2005 2010 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Registry Growth Statistics Registered Dietitian (RD) 200 185 416 632 635 623 811 765 565

100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900

2000 2005 2010 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 New Registrants per Year Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR)

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5,060 5,511 4,618 4,239 5,129 5,327 5,535 5,666 5,628 5,500

1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000

1995 2000 2005 2010 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Registry Growth Statistics Dietetics Technician, (DTR)

50 100 150 200 250 300 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1 10 82 160 241 299 173 223 250 282

Dietetic Technicians to Registered Dietitian Status All Pathways 2009-2018

Pathways I & II Pathways III

Promotion of DTRs

Brochures, poster and positon descriptions website location: https://www.cdrnet.org/opportunities

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Update: Leadership and/or Precepting Activities

• 3 CPEU’s Allowed Per Year
• Maximum 15 CPEUs

Per Five-Year Recertification Cycle CDR Website Location: https://www.cdrnet.org/cpeu-credit-for-preceptors Effective January 1, 2024

Gr Graduate Degree for

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level l Elig igib ibilit lity

The following is an excerpt from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Bylaws, Article VII Section 2 Section 2. Commission on Dietetic Registration (“CDR”). Purpose Statement: CDR has sole and independent authority in all matters pertaining to certification, … ...Establish and evaluate requirements, standards, policies and procedures for certification programs, including eligibility, reinstatement, examination and recertification for all levels of dietetics practice (e.g., entry, specialty and advanced level practice) that promote the ongoing competence of credentialed practitioners.

CDR’s Charge

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Degree Ele levatio ion Recommended Si Since 1972

REPORT OF THE STUDY COMMISSION ON DIETIETCS NEW LOOK AT THE PROFESSION OF DIETETICS REPORT OF THE CRITICAL/ISSUES REGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY AND LICENSURE TASK FORCE REPORT OF THE DIETETICS EDUCATION TASK FORCE EMPLOYERS PERCEPTIONS OF DIETETICS PRACTICE EMPLOYER FOCUS GROUPS DIETETICS EDUCATION TASK FORCE EMPLOYER FOCUS GROUPS DIETETICS EDUCATION TASK FORCE PHASE 2, EMPLOYER SURVEY SUMMIT ON DIETETICS EDUCATON AND CREDENTIALING CFP VISIONING REPORT JOINT MEETING OF LEADERS CDR ACTION TO CHANGE ENTRY- LEVEL DEGREE REQUIREMENT TO MASTER'S DEGREE 1972 1984 1992 1993 1995 2000 2005 2006 2008 2011 2012 2013

The entry-level dietetics practitioner should be “cross-trained, versatile, flexible, creative, proactive professionals who know how to focus their efforts on the organizations outcomes and bottom line, and who know how to show public and professional audiences that they are doing so.”

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Graduate Degree Comm Comments - 2000 2000

A graduate degree:

• would give more preparation

time to address knowledge and skill gaps

• would offer an opportunity

for specialization

• might result in increased

respect in clinical environments

• might help with internship

placement

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Recommendation #1

• That a graduate degree be required for registration

eligibility

Rationale

• Expansion of knowledge
• More opportunity to attain expanded competencies –

enhanced public protection

• Meeting employer expectations
• Parity with other health care practitioners

2005 Dietetic ics Edu Education Task For

• rce

Recommendation #1 Elevate the educational preparation for the future entry- level RDN to the minimum of a graduate degree from an ACEND accredited program. Rationale

• Expansion of knowledge
• Enhanced practitioner competence – public protection
• Parity with other health professionals

2012 CF CFP Visionin ing Repor

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Join

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Leaders representing CFP, NDEP, ACEND, and CDR met to come to consensus on how to address the recommendations in the Visioning Report in light of feedback from members and the HOD dialogue session.

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Outcome of

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Consensus Agreement #1: Move Entry-level Degree Requirement to Graduate Level for RD Eligibility

March/April l 2013 CD CDR Meetin ings

• Reviewed Joint Leaders Meeting Summary
• Received input from ACEND Representatives
• ACEND developed a timeline for New Standards
• Stakeholder notice of change in entry-level registration

eligibility requirements

• Impact on educators and educational institutions
• Impact on diversity in the profession

Move to change the entry-level registration eligibility education requirements for dietitians beginning in 2024 from a baccalaureate degree to a minimum of a graduate

• degree. All other entry-level dietitian registration eligibility

requirements remain the same. CDR’s Motion does NOT require that the graduate degree be granted by an ACEND accredited program.

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Spring 2015 CDR Re-affirmed the Graduate Degree Requirement - Effective January 1, 2024

The ACEND Standards development process is independent of this graduate degree implementation date.

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2017 Compensation and Benefits Survey Annual Full-time Wage for Entry-Level RDs

Impact on the Profession - Salary

N 10th 25th 50th 75th 90th Master’s degree <5 years 354 42,700 48,000 54,000 62,300 75,000 Bachelor’s degree <5 years 401 42,000 46,000 52,000 58,200 70,000 Difference Master’s vs Bachelors + .017 + 1.044 + 1.039 + 1.071 + 1.072

The Examination Content Outline Will Change Over Time Based on Dietetics Practice Audit Results

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Practice Competency-based Professional Development Initiative

Practit itioner Resources

• Practice Competencies Webpage:

www.cdrnet.org/competencies

• Goal Wizard Tutorial
• Dream Wizard Demonstration
• Recorded Presentations
• Key Messages
• FAQ

The CDR Connection

https://www.cdrnet.org/connection

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