Illinois LicensureDietitian licensure resides with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Licensure needs to be renewed by October 31 every odd numbered year. New applications and renewals are $100. IDFPR requires a one-hour course in Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Implicit Bias Awareness Training per renewal period. IDFPR uses an online services portal for new applications and renewals. New applications will need to register/create an account. Step by step instructions are available on the IDFPR site. Illinois Licensure DelaysThe Academy and the Illinois affiliate were recently made aware of concerns from practitioners seeking to become licensed dietitian nutritionists, educational institutions and employers in the state of Illinois regarding slow application processing and communication that is resulting in employment challenges and financial burden. The Academy and affiliate worked together to advocate on this important issue, urging for swift resolution in a letter to Governor Pritzker whose administration oversees the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. If you have been negatively impacted due to licensure delays, contact the new dietitian board liaison at IDFPR, Rochelle Hartman; email [email protected] or phone (217) 524-2167. 
IDFPR Licensing Help EventLocation: 10400 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 Have you been having issues renewing your professional license? Have you experienced long delays and can’t speak to anyone over the phone? Please join Rep. Gill, Sen. Cunningham, and Rep. Kelly Burke for an in-person chance to receive IDFPR professional licensing assistance 8/20 from 4-7pm at our district office. Appointments are not required. Staff from IDFPR and staff from the state offices will be there to assist you whether it be a new application or a renewal. Please be sure to check the checklist on the IDFPR to determine what documentation is needed. Rep. Gill, Sen. Cunningham, and Rep. Burke are working to actively address the issues with IDFPR licensing delays and lack of communication. What is the Purpose Licensure?
States' professional licensing laws help consumers identify who is a qualified practitioner to provide a particular set of specified services, known as the profession's scope of practice. Some individuals are not qualified for licensure because they lack the objective accredited education, experience and examination demonstrating their competency to provide services within the regulated profession's scope of practice. Academy Resources:
Dietitian Nutritionist Practice ActIllinois House Bill 4665 was passed in April 2022. It was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on May 27, 2022 and changes took effect on January 1, 2023. This legislation extends licensure for Dietitians until January 1, 2028. Click here to read this statute. Thanks to those who supported the licensure process! Updated July 2024 |
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