Dietitian Provisional License


Online Licensing System

All new and existing dietitians must use the Nevada Online Licensing System to become a licensed dietitian in the state.

    Purpose

    A provisional license may be issued to an individual who chooses to submit a provisional dietitian application, including the applicable fee. This allows an individual to engage in the practice of dietetics but only under the supervision of a licensed dietitian.

      Requirements

      • Applicant must be eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
      • May engage in the practice of dietetics only under the supervision of a licensed dietitian. “Under the supervision of a licensed dietitian” means the performance of a task or activity under the direction of a licensed dietitian where the licensed dietitian ensures the accomplishment of the task or activity, including initial direction and periodic inspection of the actual accomplishment of the task or activity.

      Important Provisional Licensure Application Notes

      • Provisional license application fee is $100
      • Allow up to 30 days for processing provisional license applications.
      • Provisional license is valid for 1 year from license issuance date.
      • You will have one opportunity to renew your provisional license for not more than 6 months if you submit evidence satisfactory to the Bureau as to why you failed to obtain a license to engage in the practice of dietetics during the time you held the provisional license.
      • Read and understand the laws (statutes) and regulations (Nevada Administrative Code) related to the practice of dietetics in Nevada.