How many years do you need to go to college to become a rn nutritionist?

Answer 1

To be a nutritionist or dietitian you will need to follow the American Dietetic Association's Commission for Dietetic Registration (CDR). There were 281 bachelor's degree programs and 22 master's degree programs approved by the American Dietetic Association's Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education in 2007 according to BLS. Once you obtain your degree you will find many work settings such as hospitals, community or governmental agencies, consulting companies, long and short term care facilities. educational institutions, schools, and prisons. Some prefer to join a partnership or start their own private practice.

Answer 2

You need to get a degree in nutrition ,it takes 3 years. To become a clinical nutritionist you need your masters degree in nutrition. This is two additional years after you've got a degree. So it will take you 5 years in total to become a clinical nutritionist

In the UK, "Nutritionist" is not a legally protected term (unlike "Dietitian"). This means that anyone can call themselves a Nutritionist, regardless of whether they have any formal training.

Answer 3

Typically, the masters will take two to three years to complete depending on the course load carried per semester.

Typically, the masters will take two to three years to complete depending on the course load carried per semester.

Typically, the masters will take two to three years to complete depending on the course load carried per semester.

Typically, the masters will take two to three years to complete depending on the course load carried per semester.

Typically, the masters will take two to three years to complete depending on the course load carried per semester.

Typically, the masters will take two to three years to complete depending on the course load carried per semester.

Answer 4

A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 120 to 128 college credits particular to a specific program of study. This would be based on a college or university that operates on a regular two semester academic year which is the most common. For institutions that operate on a tri-semester or quarter-semester it would be quite different. That being said, the Bachelor's degree - in most cases - is designed as a four year program of study, provided the student is full-time and follows their chosen program of study as prescribed by the college or university, and also provided the individual does not require prerequisite or developmental coursework as a result of basic skills testing. The minimum credit load for a full-time student is no less than 12 credits per semester. However, to complete the degree within the four years, a credit load of approximately 15 to 18 credits is recommended. For individuals who work or who have other responsibilities that would prohibit them from attending full-time, completion of the degree may take twice as long. Still, some of this time can be cut down by attending summer sessions and/or interim sessions. In addition, the bachelors and associate degrees are referred to as undergraduate degrees while the masters and doctorate degrees referred to as graduate degrees.

Answer 5

The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for Dietitians and Nutritionists.

Dietitians and nutritionists need at least a bachelor's degree. Licensure, certification, or registration requirements vary by State.

Education and training. Becoming a dietitian or nutritionist usually requires at least a bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, food service systems management, or a related area. Graduate degrees also are available. College students in these majors take courses in foods, nutrition, institution management, chemistry, biochemistry, Biology, microbiology, and physiology. Other suggested courses include business, mathematics, statistics, computer science, psychology, sociology, and economics. High school students interested in becoming a dietitian or nutritionist should take courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, health, and communications.
As of 2007, there were 281 bachelor's degree programs and 22 master's degree programs approved by the American Dietetic Association's Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.

Licensure. Of the 48 States and jurisdictions with laws governing dietetics, 35 require licensure, 12 require statutory certification, and 1 requires registration. Requirements vary by State. As a result, interested candidates should determine the requirements of the State in which they want to work before sitting for any exam.
In States that require licensure, only people who are licensed can work as dietitians and nutritionists. States that require statutory certification limit the use of occupational titles to people who meet certain requirements; individuals without certification can still practice as a dietitian or nutritionist but without using certain titles. Registration is the least restrictive form of State regulation of dietitians and nutritionists. Unregistered people are permitted to practice as a dietitian or nutritionist.

Certification and other qualifications. Although not required, the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association awards the Registered Dietitian credential to those who pass an exam after completing academic coursework and a supervised internship. This certification is different from the statutory certification regulated by some States and discussed in the previous section. To maintain a Registered Dietitian status, workers must complete at least 75 credit hours in approved continuing education classes every 5 years.
A supervised internship, required for certification, can be completed in one of two ways. The first requires the completion of a program accredited by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. As of 2007, there were 53 accredited programs that combined academic and supervised practice experience and generally lasted 4 to 5 years. The second option requires the completion of 900 hours of supervised practice experience in any of the 265 accredited internships. These internships may be full-time programs lasting 6 to 12 months or part-time programs lasting 2 years.

Advancement. Experienced dietitians may advance to management positions, such as assistant director, associate director, or director of a dietetic department, or may become self-employed. Some dietitians specialize in areas such as renal, diabetic, cardiovascular, or pediatric dietetics. Others leave the occupation to become sales representatives for equipment, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturers. A master's degree can help some workers to advance their careers, particularly in career paths related to research, advanced clinical positions, or public health.

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Answer 6

A four-year Bachelor's degree, usually a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics, B.S.) is standard for this job, and an advanced degree like an M.H.S. (Master of Health Sciences) will help you stand out in the hiring pool. However, the regulations for how much education and experience are required to get licensed/certified as an RN Nutritionist are not federally controlled, but state controlled, so there's no universal answer to this question: you have to look up your state's specific regulations to find out.

Answer 7

Becoming a dietitian or nutritionist usually requires at least a bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, food service systems management, or a related area. This would take four years as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Typically, the masters will take two to three years to complete depending on the course load carried per semester.