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Rule R156-49. Dietitian Certification Act Rule.

As in effect on August 1, 2009

Table of Contents

R156-49-101. Title.

This rule is known as the "Dietitian Certification Act Rule".

R156-49-102. Definitions.

In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 49, as used in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 49 or this rule:

(1) "CDR" means the Commission on Dietetic Registration which is the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association.

(2) "Competency examination", as used in Subsection 58-49-4(4), means the Registration Examination for Dietitians established by the CDR.

(3) "Internship or pre-planned professional baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate experience", as used in Subsection 58-49-4(3), means completion of the supervised practice requirements established by the CDR.

(4) "Under the supervision of a certified dietitian", as used in Subsection R156-49-304(1)(d), means that the supervising certified dietitian is responsible for the dietetic activities performed by the temporary certificate holder.

R156-49-103. Authority - Purpose.

This rule is adopted by the division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) to enable the division to administer Title 58, Chapter 49.

R156-49-104. Organization - Relationship to Rule R156-1.

The organization of this rule and its relationship to Rule R156-1 is as described in Section R156-1- 107.

R156-49-302. Qualification for Licensure - CDR Registered Dietitian.

In accordance with Section 58-49-4, CDR registration as a Registered Dietitian is documentation that an individual has completed the requirements of Subsection 58-49-4(2), (3) and (4).

R156-49-303. Renewal Cycle - Procedures.

(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-1-308(1), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle applicable to licensees under Title 58, Chapter 49 is established by rule in Section R156-1-308.

(2) Renewal procedures shall be in accordance with Section R156-1-308.

R156-49-304. Temporary Dietitian Certificate - Supervision Required.

(1) In accordance with Section 58-1-303, an applicant for temporary dietitian certification shall:

(a) submit an application for temporary dietitian certification in the form prescribed by the division;

(b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504;

(c) meet all the requirements for certification, except passing the CDR Registration Examination; and

(d) practice dietetics only under the supervision of a certified dietitian.

(2) The temporary certificate will not be issued for a period greater than 10 months.

(3) The temporary certificate will not be renewed or extended for any purpose.

KEY

licensing, dietitians

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment

October 19, 1998

Notice of Continuation

March 24, 2008

Authorizing, Implemented, or Interpreted Law

58-49-1; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)

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