Dietetic Technician / Hawaii
2026 data Hawaii board official source

Hawaii Dietetic Technician License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Assists registered dietitians in nutrition planning.

What the Hawaii data shows for Dietetic Technicians

Hawaii sets the entry bar for dietetic technicians at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Hawaii's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

The initial price tag is $100 every 2 years. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Hawaii, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Hawaii handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Dietetic Technician · Hawaii

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Hawaii

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Hawaii licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Dietetic Technician in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Dietetic Technician in Hawaii? ▼
Certification as a dietetic technician in Hawaii means clearing the state's checklist: 1000 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Hawaii licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Dietetic Technician license to Hawaii from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for dietetic technicians in Hawaii - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Hawaii licensing board for the current process.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Dietetic Technician licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the dietetic technician licensing process in Hawaii. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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Dietetic Technician in Hawaii is one requirement row in a dietetic technician-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Hawaii licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.