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that will build experience you can use for the next time you apply for
an internship. Decide if you want to go on for additional education,
and look for additional volunteer opportunities where you can hone
your experience.

Building Your Career - Specialties

and Certifications
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Your education doesn’t stop once you
become an RD. You’ll continue to learn on
and off the job. As part of your continued
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certification, you will be required to com-
plete a Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) on a five-year
cycle. You will create your own learning plan based on your current
job and future career goals, and then document your experiences
and progress towards these goals. RDs are required to submit 75
CEU (Continuing Education Unit) credits and Dietetic Technicians
(Registered) are required to submit 50 CEUs over the five year
period.

There are many opportunities to expand your credentials and build
your knowledge base, from becoming a board specialist in Oncol-
ogy, Renal, Sports Medicine, or Pediatric Nutrition, or becoming a
certified Diabetes Educator. Your career portfolio continues to help
you document your achievements for promotions and new career
opportunities.

Part 3- Create Your Career Plan

Skill Gaps - What’s Missing and How Do I Know?

Now that you know your current skills and you’ve taken a look at the
job you really want, it’s time to identify the gaps. What additional
KSAs and experiences do you need to get this job? Do you need a

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