VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System - Dietetic Internship
at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Credential earned: RD (post-DPD pathway)
Program facts
| Credential earned | RD (post-DPD pathway) |
|---|---|
| Provider | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System |
| Accreditor | ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) |
| Format | Hybrid (online + in-person) |
| Location | Aurora, CO |
| Prerequisites | High school diploma |
| Program director | Ms. Shannon Elizabeth Casas |
| Education format | Combination of in-person and online coursework, All SP/SEL is completed in-person in same geographical area as the program |
| Program features | Approved to offer Distance Education |
| Last verified | 2026-04-11 |
About this program
The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System - 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 VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System campus in Aurora, CO. The program has been ACEND-accredited since 1/27/2023, with current accreditation extending through 1/27/2027. Admission requirements: DPD Verification Statement Required. The program awards: MS.
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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