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Dietetic Technician Licensing Requirements by State

Dietetic Technician licensing rules differ by state. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) compilation and responsible state boards (current as of May 15, 2026), this registry compares education hours, initial and renewal fees, exams, background checks and reciprocity notes across 51 boards. Use the table to compare differences, then verify the current rule with the responsible board before applying.

Dietetic Technician across 51 state boards. Nearest coverage peers (51-state band): Athletic Trainer, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Dental Assistant.

By ·Compiled from official state licensing boards

States regulated
51
Require an exam
100%
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Board Pathway Strip

Dietetic Technician: 51 boards · exam on 100% · background check on 100%. Same-lane boards: Athletic Trainer, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Dental Assistant.

Assists registered dietitians in nutrition planning.

Dietetic Technician: 51/51 boards require an exam (100%); unusually uniform for healthcare. Athletic Trainer is the usual same-lane contrast.

Board thresholds for Dietetic Technician drift board-to-board; the same pattern shows up on Athletic Trainer and Certified Nurse-Midwife in healthcare. Methodology notes live on our methods page.

Dietetic Technician states

51

Top quartile, highest

Board gates for Dietetic Technician: exam on 51/51 (100%), background check on 51/51 (100%) , most boards skip mandated CE hours . Stack that against Athletic Trainer / Certified Nurse-Midwife before calling this license soft or hard.

Training-hour peers beyond healthcare

Coverage band

Dietetic Technician boards vs Athletic Trainer / Certified Nurse-Midwife - state table

51 states
State Edu. Hours Exam Init. Fee Renewal Cycle CE Hrs Same-board peer
Alabama 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Pest Control Applicator · Plumber
Alaska 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Paramedic · Physician Assistant
Arizona 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Real Estate Agent / Salesperson · School Counselor
Arkansas 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Physician Assistant · Radiologic Technologist
California 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Secondary School Teacher · Tattoo Artist
Colorado 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Amusement Ride Operator · Barber
Connecticut 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Athletic Trainer · Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Delaware 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Barber · Childcare Center Director
District of Columbia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Athletic Trainer · Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Florida 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Medical Assistant · Optician (Dispensing)
Georgia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Occupational Therapist · Pharmacist
Hawaii 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Bus Driver · Speech-Language Pathologist
Idaho 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Taxi/Ride-Share Driver · Arborist / Tree Surgeon
Illinois 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Armed Security Guard · Casino/Gaming Dealer
Indiana 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Athletic Trainer · Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Iowa 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Surgical Technologist · Water Well Driller
Kansas 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Licensed Professional Counselor · Mortgage Loan Originator
Kentucky 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Mobile Home Installer · Painter (Contractor)
Louisiana 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) · Mobile Home Installer
Maine 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Physical Therapist · Psychologist
Maryland 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Phlebotomist · Professional Geologist
Massachusetts 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) · Private Investigator
Michigan 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Process Server · Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist
Minnesota 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Real Estate Agent / Salesperson · School Counselor
Mississippi 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Roofer · Sign Language Interpreter
Missouri 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Real Estate Broker · School Librarian / Media Specialist
Montana 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Bus Driver · Speech-Language Pathologist
Nebraska 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Librarian / Media Specialist · Surgical Technologist
Nevada 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Arborist / Tree Surgeon · Body Piercer
New Hampshire 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Septic System Installer · Taxi/Ride-Share Driver
New Jersey 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Speech-Language Pathologist · Veterinarian
New Mexico 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Tattoo Artist · Amusement Ride Operator
New York 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Athletic Trainer · Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
North Carolina 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Bus Driver · Speech-Language Pathologist
North Dakota 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Counselor · Substitute Teacher
Ohio 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Athletic Trainer · Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Oklahoma 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Bartender / Alcohol Server · Commercial Truck Driver (CDL)
Oregon 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) · Electrologist
Pennsylvania 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) · Electrologist
Rhode Island 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Painter (Contractor) · Physical Therapist
South Carolina 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Process Server · Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist
South Dakota 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Professional Engineer (PE) · Registered Nurse
Tennessee 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Amusement Ride Operator · Barber
Texas 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Casino/Gaming Dealer · Court Reporter / Stenographer
Utah 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Elementary School Teacher · Funeral Director / Embalmer
Vermont 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Land Surveyor · Massage Therapist
Virginia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Electrician · Fire Sprinkler Installer
Washington 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Insurance Agent · Locksmith
West Virginia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Pest Control Applicator · Plumber
Wisconsin 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Marriage and Family Therapist · Notary Public
Wyoming 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Pharmacy Technician · Professional Engineer (PE)

What to do with this

Dietetic Technician is regulated in 51 states -- here's how to use that before you act.

  • Compare Dietetic Technician's requirements against every other tracked profession. Browse all professions
  • #22 of 97 professions by number of states requiring a license -- see which states are strictest overall. State burden rankings
  • Check whether your license transfers under an interstate compact before assuming you need to start over. Reciprocity guide

Requirements are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research and verified against state board sites where possible; always confirm current rules with the licensing board before relying on any single row.

Data sources

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Data sourced from NCSL, Institute for Justice, and state licensing board websites. See our methodology for details.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only; not professional licensing advice. Verify current requirements with your state board before making career decisions.

Every figure on PlainCredential is rendered directly from NCSL and state occupational- licensing board data, no number is typed in by an editor. Dietetic Technician requirements from NCSL and state board schedules: 51 rows, no hand-typed figures. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.