Which step notes completing a Masters Degree before the national registration exam?

• A. Completing Masters Degree before national registration exam (1/1/2024)
• B. Gaining licensure in your state
• C. Pass the national registration exam
• D. Complete a supervised experiential learning program

Answer: (A)

The important point is that eligibility to sit for the national registration exam is determined by meeting educational prerequisites, specifically completing a master’s degree before attempting the exam. Starting in 2024, ACEND requires entering students to have earned a master’s degree to be eligible for the RD exam. So, finishing the master’s before you can register for or take the exam is the step that ensures you meet the credentialing rule. Licensure in a state comes after earning the RD credential, and passing the exam is the outcome after meeting both the degree and supervised practice requirements. The supervised experiential learning is the practical component you complete to be eligible for the exam, but the explicit prerequisite noted here is the master’s degree before taking the exam.