Specialized Training

Certificate of Training in Weight Management

The Adult WM Certificate of Training Course is designed to produce providers of comprehensive weight management care who also know when and how to refer patients to other specialists. It is open to RDNs, NDTRs and the Academy practitioner members (active, student and international).

Learn more info about the Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management and the Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management here.

WM DPG Members can apply for a $1,000 WM DPG Stipend to Attend the Certificate of Training in Weight Management Program each year in May.  Watch for details via email and on the website.

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The Physical Activity Toolkit is a resource that is part of the CDR Certificate of Training course and is available for all to use.

Download the toolkit here.

Interdisciplinary Specialist Certification in Obesity and Weight Management

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The Commission on Dietetic Registration offers the Interdisciplinary Specialist Certification in Obesity and Weight Management credential. The credential not only raises the standards in evidence-based practice benefiting clients and supporting CDR’s mission of protecting the public, but it also emphasizes the importance of the healthcare team. Board Certification is granted in recognition of an applicant's documented practice experience and successful completion of an examination in the specialty area.

Visit CDR's website for complete details on eligibility, examination dates and fees, and exam study resources.

Learn more about the Obesity and Weight Management Multidisciplinary Skills Review.