RD (Registered Dietitian) Pathway hybrid

UC Davis Health - Dietetic Internship

at UC Davis Health

Credential earned: RD (post-DPD pathway)

ACEND Accredited

Program facts

Credential earnedRD (post-DPD pathway)
ProviderUC Davis Health
AccreditorACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics)
FormatHybrid (online + in-person)
LocationSacramento, CA
PrerequisitesHigh school diploma
Program directorMs. Barbara L Lusk
Education formatAll SP/SEL is completed in-person in same geographical area as the program
Program featuresApproved to offer Distance Education
Last verified2026-04-11

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About this program

The UC Davis Health - Dietetic Internship is an ACEND-accredited program preparing students for the Registered Dietitian credential — the only nutrition credential recognized by Medicare and most US insurance plans. It combines online coursework with in-person supervised practice on the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento, CA. The program has been ACEND-accredited since 12/1/2002, with current accreditation extending through 12/31/2026. Admission requirements: DPD Verification Statement Required. This program offers a non-degree DI option where individuals can earn a Verification Statement Only.

Details are drawn from ACEND data as of 2026-04-11. Verify current tuition, duration, and admission requirements directly with the provider before enrolling.

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