CSSD Complete Exam Guide
Eligibility, registration, format, and current policies
The CSSD exam is administered by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Use this guide as an orientation, then confirm every time-sensitive requirement in the official candidate materials linked below.
Key Facts
| 0 | CSSD applicants must hold current Registered Dietitian status through CDR. |
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| 1 | Eligibility also includes documented sports-dietetics practice requirements, with limited substitutions described by CDR. |
| 2 | Candidates should use CDR’s current specialist-certification materials for application, examination, and recertification requirements. |
Eligibility and Application
Review the official eligibility rules before purchasing an exam appointment. Document your education, license or registration, and required experience exactly as Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) requests.
Registration, Testing, and Cost
Use the official registration portal for the current application process, fees, testing windows, scheduling rules, accommodations, and identification requirements. These details can change, so the official source controls.
Scoring, Retakes, and Renewal
Consult the current candidate handbook for score reporting, passing standards, retake waiting periods, renewal cycles, and continuing-education requirements. Do not rely on an older third-party summary for a current policy decision.