After passing the exam, renewal of RDN is due every two years.

For RDN renewal, earning 15 credit hours within 2 years through attending various Continuous Nutrition Education Activities is mandatory. (Members need to earn at least 8 out of 15 credits through PNDS activities)
OR
⦁ Reappearing for the exam

• If you are unable to submit the required credit hours for renewal at the end of two years on the due dates, you will have to reappear in the RDN exam in order to continue with your registration.

Step-wise Instructions for RDN Renewal submission:

STEP 1 –Before you start the online renewal submission, you should have these documents ready
• List of activities attended or conducted by you with dates and no. of credit hours (word file)
• Proofs of PNDS activities you have attended/conducted (combined pdf.)
• Proofs of non-PNDS nutrition related activities you have conducted. (Combined PDF)
• Program details of non-PNDS nutrition related activities, if required

STEP 2— Documents will be reviewed by RD committee within 1-2 weeks.

STEP 3— After approval of documents, attach the proof of renewal fee submission on the portal
STEP 4—Upon the approval of fee submission, Renewed RDN Certificate will be available on portal.

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.