West Virginia licensed dietitian renewal and continuing education

West Virginia rule 31CSR5, as posted by the Board of Licensed Dietitians, states: “Every other renewal period, or every two (2) years, an active licensee shall have a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing professional education (CPE) ( from an approved provider) that relates directly to professional growth and development.”

Quoted from official pages checked November 12, 2026. Confirm current requirements, fees, and dates on those sites. This page is not legal advice and does not guarantee eligibility, certification, or licensure.

Source read on November 12, 2026: 31CSR5, Continuing Professional Education Requirements (effective July 1, 2001), West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians.

Provisional permits

“Dietitians practicing under a provisional permit shall complete a minimum of ten (10) hours of continuing professional education in the previous one year period.”

Carryover

“There is no carry-over of hours from one (1) period to the next.”

Rule date

The posted rule took effect July 1, 2001. Confirm the current version with the board (paraphrased).

Required topics

None named. The official source this page quotes sets the CE hours but does not name a required topic (read November 12, 2026). Other state laws can still apply, so confirm with the board before you renew.

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What this page does not do

It covers the state dietetics license only, and only what the official page named above says. It does not list fees and does not replace the board’s own instructions. CDR registration is separate; see the RD and DTR overview. Rules change; check the board before you renew.