Verified October 9, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What dietitians miss in Colorado
- The title rule sits in the consumer protection statute, not a practice act, so it is enforced as a deceptive trade practice.
- CDR registration is one way to meet the title rule, but 900 hours of supervised practice with a qualifying degree also works.
- The compact FAQ lists Colorado among states that cannot join.
Does Colorado license dietitians?
Colorado issues no dietitian credential. Its deceptive trade practices law bars claiming to be a "dietitian" or "certified dietitian" without a nutrition or dietetics degree plus either 900 hours of supervised practice or CDR registration.
- Title protection only
- Dietitian (title protected by statute)
- Only the title is protected
Citation: C.R.S. § 6-1-707(1)(b)
Is Colorado in the Dietitian Compact?
Colorado is not a Dietitian Compact member.
- Not a compact member
Can a dietitian licensed elsewhere get a Colorado credential by endorsement?
There is no Colorado dietitian license to obtain by endorsement.
- No endorsement route: full application
- CDR registration not required
Does Colorado have a jurisprudence exam?
No state credential, so no state exam.
- No state jurisprudence exam
Telehealth dietitians and Colorado
AND's telehealth chart shows no Colorado licensure and no telehealth-specific dietitian requirement.
Does Colorado offer a provisional permit for new graduates?
No state credential, so no provisional permit.
- No provisional permit
Does Colorado credential non-RD nutritionists?
Colorado does not license or certify nutritionists.
- No separate nutritionist credential
Licensing in Colorado?
Colorado does not issue a dietitian license, so the work here is usually payer enrollment, which our sister credentialing team handles. For a license, we prepare every supporting document and a question-by-question guide, request your verifications, and track it to a decision; you complete, sign and submit the application. License by endorsement is $599 per state.