What are the mission and goals of the Maricopa County Dietetic Internship with Public Health Emphasis?
The mission of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health Dietetic Internship Program is "To provide a quality public health/community nutrition education program through which dietetic interns develop the skills to translate nutrition theory and knowledge into effective application and practice to meet the needs of a diverse population." Planned experience and educational opportunities of the internship will prepare program graduates to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians and enter the profession as entry-level dietetic practitioners. For a list of program goals please visit the Mission and Goals page.

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1. What nutrition services are provided to the residents of Maricopa County?
2. What are the requirements to become a Registered Dietitian (RD) / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?
3. What are the mission and goals of the Maricopa County Dietetic Internship with Public Health Emphasis?
4. What are the student learning outcomes for the program?
5. What is the current first time pass rate for the registration examination for dietitians?
6. Who has accredited Maricopa County's dietetic internship?
7. What are the graduation requirements?
8. Where are the practice sites?