Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2024–2025 247 Regardless of the dress code at the practicum training site, students are expected to comply with the Dress Code Policy when they are on the KPCOM campus. 3. Professional Online Presence Due to the nature of the graduate nutrition programs, students may attend classes through online platforms. Appropriate attire is expected of students in accordance with the dress code. Professional Practice Concentration (RDN) A. Accreditation Statement The Master of Science in Nutrition, Professional Practice Concentration is approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as a Future Graduate Program. Graduates of this coordinated program meet both the didactic education and supervised training requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). This pathway also meets state licensing requirements for nutrition practice in Florida and most states. Future updates to this status will be posted on the program’s website at osteopathic.nova.edu/ms-nutrition/rdn-conc.html. It is the only pathway offered within the Department of Nutrition by which students become qualified to take the national credentialing examination issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Students will be considered graduates of an accredited program upon successful completion of the program. Students who successfully complete the RDN program and all required elements within three years of matriculation will be issued a verification statement upon graduation. B. Mission and Goals The mission of the professional practice concentration is to provide innovative education and training to effectively prepare competent, entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who collaboratively lead nutrition practice to enhance human health and quality of life in the communities they serve. In addition to the program goals of the M.S. in Nutrition program, the RDN concentration has the following additional goals and objectives: Program Goal 1: Prepare practitioners who can deliver quality nutritional care that is based on academic standards for entry-level dietitians and current research. Program Objectives for Goal 1: 1. Program Completion: At least 80 percent of graduates complete program/degree requirements within 3 years (150 percent of the program length). 2. Graduate Employment: Of graduates who seek employment, at least 80 percent are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
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