Dietetic Technician / Maryland
2026 data Maryland board official source

Maryland Dietetic Technician License Requirements

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

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Assists registered dietitians in nutrition planning.

What the Maryland data shows for Dietetic Technicians

Maryland 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 Maryland's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Upfront cost is $100 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Maryland, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Maryland evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Dietetic Technician · Maryland

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 Maryland

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 Maryland licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Dietetic Technician in Maryland? ▼
Maryland's requirements cover 1000 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $100. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Dietetic Technician in Maryland? ▼
To become a licensed dietetic technician in Maryland, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Maryland licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Dietetic Technician license to Maryland from another state? ▼
Maryland doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for dietetic technicians; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Maryland licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Maryland require a background check for Dietetic Technician licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for dietetic technician licensing in Maryland. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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Dietetic Technician in Maryland 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 Maryland 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.

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