My Credentials
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are food and nutrition experts who have met the following criteria to earn the RDN credential:
Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies. Typically, a practice program will run six to 12 months in length.
Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
How is a Registered Dietitian different from a nutritionist?
Masters in Nutrition Education (MA)
Advanced degree in nutritional sciences and counseling from Immaculata University. Learn more.
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
The Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) credential is the premier professional sports nutrition credential in the United States.
CSSDs are registered dietitians who provide safe, effective, evidence-based nutrition services for health, fitness, and athletic performance. The CSSD was developed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. CDR is an organizational member of the National Organization for Competency Assurance. Learn more.
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) certified personal trainer. Learn more.
Master of italian cuisine
The Italian Culinary Institute’s (ICI) longest running all-inclusive program presents the most thorough spectrum of Italian Haute Cuisine in Italy. For three months participants work alongside Europe's top master chefs, pâtissiers and sommelier. The program covers every aspect of gastronomy including traditional and innovative cuisine, pastry, baking, gelato, curing, drying and conserving, pairing food and wines and much more. Learn more.
Nutritious Life Certified
The Nutrition School is an enthusiasm-based and passion-led course that shows students the ins and outs of good nutrition and business practices in the field of health and nutrition. Upon becoming Nutritious Life Certified you will be able to guide and support clients to live their healthiest lives! Learn more.