Guidelines for Obtaining Continuing Professional Education Registered Dietitians & Dietetic Technicians

The Colorado Dietetic Association (CDA) approves continuing educational programs held within any Colorado State County based on the program presenter's credentials, program content and length. CDA does not approve multi-state programs.

One (1) CPE (Continuing Professional Education) hour is given per hour of presentation, interactive discussion, poster review or question/answer time.

Steps to Apply for Continuing Education Approval:

In the state of Colorado, anyone can use the title of nutritionist, nutrition counselor or nutrition advisor regardless of education and credentials. On the other hand, a registered dietitian and registered dietetic technician are required to meet specific educational and professional standards including continuing education.

1. Submit one signed copy of the Continuing Education Prior Approval Request Form.

2. Submit one copy of the Timed Agenda and Printed Program/Brochure with the following information:

• Title(s) of presentation(s) with learner educational objectives describing anticipated outcomes.
• Timing outline, including time spent for registration, introduction, welcomes, coffee and meal breaks, and discussions. A reactive discussion is required for all group activities. An activity must be at least one hour to qualify. Fractions of an hour are rounded up after 30 minutes and down at 29 minutes.
• Information regarding the target audience.
• Qualifications of speaker(s)/instructor(s) on topic(s) presented.

3. Email materials to cdacontinuinged@gmail.com.

• Note: Approval process will be delayed if any one of these materials is not included with request.

4. Make payment.

• Payment by check made payable to the Colorado Dietetic Association (CDA) can be mailed to Colorado Dietetic Association, 1805 S. Bellaire St., Ste. 305, Denver, CO 80222.
• Payment by credit card can be made at https://www.acteva.com/go/CDA. A $5 service charge will be applied.
• Fee is based on the number of credit hours requested:
  • $20 for Program of 1 to 5 CPE hours
  • $30 for Program of 6 to 10 CPE hours
  • $40 for Program of 11 to 15 CPE hours
  • $50 for Program of 16+ CPE hours

Approved Program Providers:

A Certificate of Attendance must be provided to all attendees. The following information must be included on the certificate:

• Program Title
• Program Provider with Contact Information
• Date and Location
• Number and level of approved CPE (continuing professional education) hours

A documented attendance list must be maintained for seven (7) years if Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) needs to verify attendance during a CPE verification audit.

Verification of your program's approval will be sent via email contact listed on the Request form, with the following returned for your files:

• Signed Prior Approval Request Form showing approval.

Forward additional inquiries to Michele Drozd at cdacontinuinged@gmail.com.