Texas registered dietitians have questions about the upcoming nutrition and metabolic health CE requirement under Senate Bill 25. Below are the most frequently asked questions with clear, direct answers to help you prepare for compliance.
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What is Texas SB 25?
Texas Senate Bill 25 establishes a nutrition and metabolic health continuing education requirement for healthcare professionals licensed in Texas, including registered dietitians, physicians, physician assistants, and nurses. The law ensures clinicians have current, evidence-based knowledge about the role of nutrition in preventing and managing chronic diseases. The requirement takes effect for license renewals on or after January 1, 2027.
When does the Texas nutrition CE requirement take effect for dietitians?
The requirement applies to license renewals on or after January 1, 2027. If your next TDLR dietitian license renewal falls on or after that date, you must include nutrition and metabolic health CE in your completed hours.
How many hours of nutrition CE do Texas dietitians need?
Texas SB 25 requires dietitians to complete nutrition and metabolic health CE as part of their renewal requirements beginning January 1, 2027. Our 1-hour course is anticipated to satisfy this requirement and earns 1.0 CDR CPEU that counts toward both your TDLR and CDR obligations.
Which dietitians does SB 25 apply to?
SB 25 applies to Texas-licensed registered dietitians (RD/RDN) and licensed dietitians (LD) regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Texas has over 8,100 registered dietitians and dietitian nutritionists who will be affected by this requirement.
What type of CE credit does this course provide for dietitians?
Our Nutrition and Metabolic Health CE course provides 1.0 CPEU through CDR accreditation. This credit counts toward both your Texas TDLR 12-hour biennial renewal requirement and your CDR 75 CPEU 5-year recertification cycle. One course, two requirements satisfied.
Does this course count toward my CDR recertification?
Yes. The course is CDR-accredited and provides 1.0 CPEU that you can log in your CDR Activity Log. It counts toward your 75 CPEU requirement for your 5-year recertification cycle in addition to satisfying the Texas SB 25 mandate.
Does this course count toward my TDLR renewal hours?
Yes. The 1.0 CPEU counts toward your 12-hour biennial CE requirement through TDLR. SB 25 requires that nutrition and metabolic health CE be included among your completed hours — it does not add extra hours on top of your existing requirement.
I’m already a dietitian — why do I need nutrition CE?
SB 25 applies to all covered healthcare professions equally, including dietitians. While your foundational training covers nutrition extensively, the mandate ensures all licensed professionals — regardless of specialty — maintain current knowledge on evidence-based nutrition interventions, emerging pharmacological treatments like GLP-1 receptor agonists, and updated dietary guidelines. The course also provides CDR CPEU credit, making it a practical addition to your recertification portfolio.
What topics does the nutrition CE course cover?
The course covers evidence-based nutrition and metabolic health topics including macronutrient and micronutrient requirements across the lifespan, current dietary guidelines and MyPlate recommendations, nutrition interventions for chronic disease prevention, and pharmacological and surgical treatment options for obesity management including GLP-1 receptor agonists and metabolic bariatric surgery.
How long does the course take to complete?
The course is 1 hour, fully online, self-paced, and on-demand. You can complete it in a single sitting or return to it at your convenience. Once you finish the course and pass the assessment, your certificate is immediately available for download.
Do I need to submit my certificate to TDLR?
You attest to completing your required CE hours during the TDLR renewal process. You are not required to submit certificates during routine renewal, but TDLR may audit licensees to confirm compliance. For CDR, log the CPEU in your Activity Log. Keep your certificate on file for both. With Renew Now CE, your certificate is available for instant download upon completing the course.
Can I complete this course on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The course is fully accessible on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices. You can start, pause, and resume at any time.
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