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Is it fruitful for one to become Nutritionist through online/ distance learning?

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Monisha Barua | Guide-Level 15

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Hi Lovey,
Online courses can prepare you to earn the registered dietitian (RD) credential from the American Dietetic Association. However, you'll also have to complete an in-person internship. To become a registered dietitian, a student must earn a bachelor's degree and complete an internship program approved by the American Dietetic Association's (ADA) Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). He or she must then pass CDR's national Registration Examination for Dietitians.
Some schools offer bachelor's degree programs in dietetics that allow students to complete online coursework while fulfilling internship requirements at a facility near their home. Often called coordinated dietetics programs, these academic offerings typically feature coursework that mirrors that of on-campus programs.
In regards to your question, whether there is any difference in Correspondence and Regular course, i would say it varies from one subject to the other also from one degree to the other. However in general a course through distance learning does not have as much value as the regular one so if you can do a regular course, it would hold a lot of importance and thus be a much better option.
The acceptability and recognition of a full time course is higher in industry and the long term career gains are good. Correspondence courses are ideally meant for those who are working and cannot leave their jobs to further their education. It is only to leverage ones experience and not so much as a stand alone degree. The employ-ability of a full time degree holder is the most and those with a distance education degree may face a drawback as far as employment options with MNCs are concerned. However, what is also relevant is your experience; skills and profile should match the profile needed for the job and organization. Thus it would be best for you to pursue a full time course.
Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful.
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Hi Lovey, Online courses can prepare you to earn the registered dietitian (RD) credential from the American Dietetic Association. However, you'll also have to complete an in-person internship. To become a registered dietitian, a student must earn a bachelor's degree and complete an internship program approved by the American Dietetic Association's (ADA) Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). He or she must then pass CDR's national Registration Examination for Dietitians. Some schools offer bachelor's degree programs in dietetics that allow students to complete online coursework while fulfilling internship requirements at a facility near their home. Often called coordinated dietetics programs, these academic offerings typically feature coursework that mirrors that of on-campus programs. In regards to your question, whether there is any difference in Correspondence and Regular course, i would say it varies from one subject to the other also from one degree to the other. However in general a course through distance learning does not have as much value as the regular one so if you can do a regular course, it would hold a lot of importance and thus be a much better option. The acceptability and recognition of a full time course is higher in industry and the long term career gains are good. Correspondence courses are ideally meant for those who are working and cannot leave their jobs to further their education. It is only to leverage ones experience and not so much as a stand alone degree. The employ-ability of a full time degree holder is the most and those with a distance education degree may face a drawback as far as employment options with MNCs are concerned. However, what is also relevant is your experience; skills and profile should match the profile needed for the job and organization. Thus it would be best for you to pursue a full time course. Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!

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