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Applicants must complete all requirements, including the CDR exam, before certification is granted.","reciprocity_info":"Washington allows certification without examination for dietitians licensed or certified in another jurisdiction, provided the DOH determines that the other state's requirements are equivalent to or exceed Washington's. 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