University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Dietetic Internship Program
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP COMPLETION AND GRADUATION
Completion of the Dietetic Internship will require the following:
(Note: Please see School of Public Health Degree Programs page to determine length of study for graduate degree. )
- Successful completion of all planned experiences for each competency stated in the Performance Requirements.
- Successful completion of all program rotations with satisfactory evaluations for each rotation.
- A minimum of 1,070 + clock hours in supervised practice facilities for achievement of performance requirements for entry-level dietitians. (Will increase to 1200 by graduating class of year 2011.)
- Recommendations by faculty and staff in supervised practice settings that the student has successfully mastered the competencies necessary for achievement of the Performance Requirements for entry-level dietitians. Achievement will be determined by various evaluation methods, both formative and summative.
After satisfactory completion of the required supervised practice experiences, the Program Director will provide the dietetic intern with a copy of the Verification Form indicating completion of the Dietetic Internship Program at The University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston. The Program Director will complete the necessary administrative work to notify the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the intern’s status. The intern will then complete the necessary paperwork to register for the Registration Examination for Dietitians and take the examination via their own arrangements. The Program Director will also provide the dietetic interns with information on becoming a Licensed Dietitian in the State of Texas.
