Quick Facts at a Glance
- Application Fee
- $228.50
- $225 Application Fee + $3.50 eLicense Transaction Fee
- Processing
- ~2 Weeks
- Subject to board volume
- Renewal
- $183.50
- Biennial (Every 2 years)
- License Duration
- 2 Years
- From date of issuance
State Medical Board of Ohio
State Medical Board of Ohio- Phone
- (614) 466-3934
- license@med.ohio.gov
- Mailing Address
- State Medical Board of Ohio
30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215 - Physical Address
- 30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Ohio Dietitian License Types
Licensed Dietitian
Standard independent credential regulated by the State Medical Board of Ohio for the practice of dietetics.
Limited Permit
A permit for individuals who have met academic and pre-professional requirements and are awaiting examination. Costs $68.50 including transaction fees.
How to Get Licensed in Ohio
Satisfy Education & Supervised Practice
Earn a degree (Master's level required by CDR as of 2024) from an ACEND-accredited program, and complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of monitored dietetic experience such as a Dietetic Internship (DI).
Pass the Registration Examination
Score a passing grade on the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) national Registration Examination for Dietitians.
Submit Background Checks
Complete fingerprinting for state (BCI) and federal (FBI) criminal records checks. Background check results must be routed directly to the Medical Board.
Apply via eLicense Ohio
Create an account in the comprehensive eLicense portal to submit the full application, documentation, and non-refundable $228.50 fee.
Application Checklist
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Official Educational Transcripts Directly submitted transcripts denoting the awarding of your degree.
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Verification of Registration Proof of active status with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
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Criminal Records Check FBI and Ohio BCI background check reports transmitted directly from the fingerprinting agency to the Board.
Provisional Practice & Reciprocity
Ohio offers a Limited Permit for prospective licensees who have finished their education and internship hours but are waiting to take the CDR exam.
Under Ohio's Universal Recognition path, out-of-state dietitians can apply for reciprocity if they have held a substantially similar, active, and good-standing license in another jurisdiction for at least one year immediately preceding the application.
If your assignment start date is within 5 weeks, apply immediately and call the board at (614) 466-3934 to confirm current processing times.
Renewal Requirements
Ohio dietitian licenses renew biennial (every 2 years). Renewal fee is $183.50.
Ohio Dietitian FAQ
How much does the Ohio Licensed Dietitian application cost?
The initial license costs $228.50 ($225 base fee plus a $3.50 transaction fee levied by the eLicense system).
Which Ohio agency regulates dietitians?
Unlike many states with specialized dietetics boards, dietitians in Ohio are licensed and regulated by the State Medical Board of Ohio.
What continuing education is required in Ohio?
You must maintain the CDR's requirement of 75 hours per five-year cycle. Additionally, Ohio dictates that 1 hour of CE during every two-year state renewal cycle must specifically cover ethics, laws, and rules governing practice in Ohio.