RDN Renewal
Renewal of Certification
Registration/RDN Certification needs to be renewed every two years in continuity after passing the exam.
It can be renewed at the end of two years through;
Earning 15 credit hours within 2 years through attending various Continuous Nutrition Education Activitie
Proffessional development courses and events for dietitians
Build your dietetics skills and knowledge with our high-quality proffessional development courses, webinars and events for dietitians and health proffessionals.
Journals and research
We help Australia’s dietitians keep up to date with the latest in evidence-based nutrition and dietetics research.Members have free access to moist resources
Either
Members need to earn at least 8 out of 15 credits through PNDS activities
OR
Reappearing for the exam
NOTE!
Keep a record of the PNDS activities you attend. Make sure you have proof of attendance. For NON- PNDS activities the best approach would be to get credits assigned prior to attending the activity whenever possible. RDs must submit the details of the activity with proof of participation, Credits will be assigned by the Registration Committee based on the information submitted.
The Registration Committee is the final authority for allocating credits
Once you receive the credits assigned, keep them to maintain the record.
Only enter the events for which you have proof of attendance.
Keep the renewal record ready at least a month before the renewal of certification is due.
How to become a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist?
With the growing public interest in food and nutrition and its role in preventing and managing chronic diseases and obesity, the demand for Dietitians and Nutritionists is expected to increase. PNDS Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists are qualified food and nutrition experts who have met specific criteria to earn RDN credentials.