Licensure in Illinois![]() CLICK HERE to view the Practice Act. CLICK HERE to view this document. Illinois LDN RenewalState licensure needs to be renewed by October 31 every odd numbered year. The initial application fee is $100. The renewal fee is also $100. For more information about licensure, visit our Licensure FAQ page OR the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) website. Look up a licensee by clicking hereThere’s a Difference Between an RDN and a Nutritionist?Yes! All registered dietitians are nutritionists but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. Thanks to the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the RD/RDN credentials are legally protected titles. Anyone who uses these credentials must have been authorized by the CDR. Either credential can be used in Illinois. Insights on the "Nutritionist" Title
Why is Licensure Important?Simply stated... to protect consumers! With the increase awareness of the importance of good nutrition, licensure has many benefits. For further information on Licensure and Professional Regulation of Dietitians from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, CLICK HERE Licensure 101: A Personal Introduction to LicensureOrganized by the Academy's Consumer Protection and Licensure Subcommittee. This presentation highlights Academy members across various dietetics practice areas who share why licensure is important in their particular work.CLICK HERE to watch this presentation. Questions?
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