What Do Registered Dietitians Do?

What Do Registered Dietitians Do?Jobs in Dietetics - correct answer -Hospitals, US Olympic committee, Research, Military, National Fitness Organizations, Sport Teams, Universities, Schools, Industry, Cardiac Rehab, Wellness centers, Private practice What is a profession - correct answer specialized preparation of knowledge, demonstrated competency in field, independent and self governing in practice, adhere to code of ethics ans laws and regulations, Provide service to others What is a registered RD/RDN - correct answer registration assures competency in the field; it is a national credential it is a person who completes a baccalaureate degree and coursework meeting AND standards of Education, completes a dietetic internship, passes registration examination, maintains continuing education requirements What is a licensed dietitian? LD? - correct answer -Licensing occurs through legislative action at the state level -assures only qualified individuals can call themselves dietitians and can practice legally in a state -Most states use RD eligibility requirements -A license gives a person legal right to practice in a state within their scope of practice -State laws differ What is a nutritionist and dietetics technician? NDTR - correct answer -completes a minimum of associates degree plus 450 hours in ACEND accredited supervised practice program, passes NDTR examination OR -completes bachelor's degree and accredited DPD program in dietetics and takes examination to be NDTR -Scope of practice is more limited that an RD and they are not licensed