{"id":2146,"date":"2020-03-17T19:09:01","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T01:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eatrightutah.org\/blog\/?p=2146"},"modified":"2020-03-17T19:09:01","modified_gmt":"2020-03-18T01:09:01","slug":"9-tips-for-a-new-to-utah-dietitian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eatrightutah.org\/blog\/9-tips-for-a-new-to-utah-dietitian\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips for a New-to-Utah Dietitian"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eatrightutah.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/danielle-macinnes-IuLgi9PWETU-unsplash-e1584493302102.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2149\" src=\"http:\/\/eatrightutah.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/danielle-macinnes-IuLgi9PWETU-unsplash-e1584493302102-1024x409.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eatrightutah.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/danielle-macinnes-IuLgi9PWETU-unsplash-e1584493302102-1024x409.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eatrightutah.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/danielle-macinnes-IuLgi9PWETU-unsplash-e1584493302102-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eatrightutah.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/danielle-macinnes-IuLgi9PWETU-unsplash-e1584493302102-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eatrightutah.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/danielle-macinnes-IuLgi9PWETU-unsplash-e1584493302102-1536x614.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eatrightutah.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/danielle-macinnes-IuLgi9PWETU-unsplash-e1584493302102-2048x819.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eatrightutah.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/danielle-macinnes-IuLgi9PWETU-unsplash-e1584493302102-1200x480.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.eatrightutah.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/danielle-macinnes-IuLgi9PWETU-unsplash-e1584493302102-1980x791.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Are you planning on moving to Utah? Or are you a student about to begin your dietetics career? Or do you just want to find more ways to connect with fellow RDs? Either way this list is for you! We\u2019ve compiled everything you need to know about starting your career and networking here in Utah.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Get certified in Utah<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The most important part\u2014apply for your <a href=\"https:\/\/dopl.utah.gov\/diet\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Certified Dietitian License<\/a>! Make sure you have a copy of your CDR credential ready to upload. According to the division, once you pay for and submit your application you can expect to hear from them within 10 business days. The application fee is $60.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Become a UAND member\u2014update your Academy State Affiliate<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are moving to Utah, make sure you update your AND State Affiliate. Membership in UAND is free and automatic when you are an Academy member living in Utah or an Academy member who has called the Academy and requested Utah as your state of affiliation. For more information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatrightpro.org\/membership\/academy-groups\/affiliates\/affiliate-frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Opt-in to the UAND Listserv<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You\u2019re now a member of UAND. Hooray! Opting in to the Listserv puts you on our email list. You\u2019ll receive communications about upcoming activities, CE opportunities, and general UAND information. Instructions for opting in can be found at the bottom of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatrightutah.org\/uda.cfm?page=frequently_asked_questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this page<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Attend the UAND Annual Meeting<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Join us for our Annual Meeting! Held over two days at the end of March or beginning of April, this is a great chance to network with dietitians from all over Utah. The program includes lectures, break-out sessions, exhibits, awards, and poster presentations. Attendees can also earn up to 12 CPEs! Information on past and future meetings can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatrightutah.org\/uda.cfm?page=annual_mtg_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">found here<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Join the Dietitians in Utah Facebook group<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is the networking group &amp; forum for dietitians, diet techs, and dietetics students in Utah. Run by Utah Academy of Nutrition &amp; Dietetics social media, it\u2019s a place for you to network, ask questions, post jobs, events, etc. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/380134728856204\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join the Facebook group<\/a>\u00a0and welcome!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Follow UAND on Facebook and connect on LinkedIn<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On these platforms, we share information for the general public as well as blog updates, CE opportunities, and activities. Follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eatrightUtah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and add us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eatrightutah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Complete our UAND Member Spotlight Questionnaire<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An easy and simple way to get to know you! After you submit, you will later be featured on our blog. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSct_maBiglN8UiSr6cVYzIod3OaFiK3N3fOOkE-7ZAFRbjRdg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Complete the form<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Volunteer with UAND<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Join our team! You can earn CPE credits and network with other nutrition professionals by volunteering on the UAND Board. It\u2019s a great way to build your resume and get involved! Current opening information can be found\u00a0by emailing <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:eatrightutah@live.com\">eatrightutah@live.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">And finally,<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contribute a post and subscribe to Nutrition Elevated<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nutrition Elevated is UAND\u2019s blog; written for dietitians. Contributing a post is a great way to get your name out in our community of dietitians, highlight your private practice or personal blog, and increase your writing portfolio! Post guidelines can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/eatrightutah.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/UAND-Blog-Contributor-Guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a>\u00a0For more information, email <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:socialmedia@eatrightutah.org\">socialmedia@eatrightutah.org<\/a>. Subscribe to Nutrition Elevated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/eatrightutah.org\/blog&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1576107682683000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGCoTw__4d8VmPw8ME8Nk7byyh6SA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.\u00a0(The subscription box is on the left sidebar.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We hope this helps! Let us know if you have any questions or want something added to this list!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Photo by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@dsmacinnes?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Danielle MacInnes<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@uandsocmed\/likes?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning on moving to Utah? Or are you a student about to begin your dietetics career? Or do you just want to find more ways to connect with fellow RDs? Either way this list is for you! We\u2019ve compiled everything you need to know about starting your career and networking here in Utah. 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