Licensing Path
There is no active interstate compact route for dietitian licensing in Kansas. Plan on endorsement through Health Occupations Credentialing.
- Endorsement fee
- $140
- Processing time
- 3 to 4 Weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- No active compact path
- Board
- Health Occupations Credentialing
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Complete Education & Supervised Practice
Earn a master's degree or higher from an ACEND-accredited program. Complete a minimum of 1,200 hours of board-approved supervised practice through an ACEND-accredited dietitian internship.
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Step 2
Pass the CDR Examination
Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registration Examination for Dietitians. Verification of current RD status is required.
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Step 3
Submit the Application to KDADS
Download and complete the application form. Have it notarized, and mail it with the $140 fee to KDADS in Topeka.
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Step 4
Provide Verification Documents
Ensure your official transcripts are sent directly from the issuing institution. Include a copy of your CDR card as proof of examination and supervised training.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $140
- Processing time
- 3 to 4 Weeks
- Renewal fee
- $135
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years + 15 CE hours
- Application
- $140
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $140
License Types
Licensed Dietitian (LD): The credential to practice dietetics in Kansas, regulated by the KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing division.
Temporary Licensed Dietitian: Available for applicants who have met all requirements except passing the exam. Valid for six months and can be renewed once. Temporary fee is $70.
Required Documents
- Notarized Application: The original downloaded application form with a notarized signature.
- CDR Registration Card: A copy of your active CDR card to document exam and training completion.
- Official College Transcripts: Sent directly from the university showing your conferred degree.
Board Contact
- Board
- Health Occupations Credentialing
- Department
- Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
- Phone
- (785) 296-0061
- kdads.licensure@ks.gov
- Board site
- https://kdads.ks.gov/kdads-commissions/survey-certification-and-credentialing-commission/health-occupations-credentialing
- Compact source
- https://dietitianscompact.org/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $135. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years + 15 CE hours.
Kansas Dietitian Licensing FAQ
How much does a Kansas dietitian license cost?
The initial license application fee is $140. A temporary license costs $70.
When does the Kansas license need to be renewed?
Kansas regular dietitian licenses are renewed biennially (every two years). The online renewal system opens annually on January 15th for those due. The renewal fee is $135.
What are the continuing education requirements for Kansas?
Kansas requires a minimum of 15 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) every two years. Holding current CDR registration (which requires 75 CPEs every 5 years) generally satisfies this requirement.
Does Kansas have reciprocity for dietitians?
No interstate compact currently covers dietitian practice in Kansas. To work in Kansas, apply for licensure by endorsement through the state board.
How long does it take to transfer my dietitian license to Kansas?
Most endorsement applications take 3 to 4 Weeks. If you qualify for an active compact privilege, there may be no separate wait to start practicing.
Can I start working in Kansas while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.