Vermont Statutes Title 26 Sec. 3385
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 26 Sec. 3385
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: means the national professional organization of dietitians that provides direction and leadership for quality dietetic practice, education, and research. See
- Commission on Dietetic Registration: means the Commission on Dietetic Registration that is a member of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. See
- Dietetics: means advising and assisting individuals or groups on appropriate dietary intake by integrating information from the individual or group assessment with information of food and other sources of nutrients and meal preparation. See
- Director: means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. See
§ 3385. Eligibility
To be eligible for certification as a dietitian, an applicant:
(1) shall not be in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or rule adopted in accordance with the provisions of the chapter; and
(2)(A) shall have proof of registration as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or
(B) shall have:
(i) received a bachelor of arts or science or a higher degree in dietetics from an accredited college or university; and
(ii) satisfactorily completed a minimum of 900 practicum hours of supervision under an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics dietitian registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; and
(iii) passed an examination to the satisfaction of the Director. (Added 1993, No. 103, § 1; amended 2011, No. 116 (Adj. Sess.), § 56.)