Ch 4: Credentialing of Dietetic Practitioners
The first formal reference to dietetic credentialing... -
At the 2nd Annual Mtg of the ADA in 1918....."the need to distinguish b/w dieticians with a college
degree and special training in some scientific work and the ones with lesser training"
A ________ was defined as a dietitian who could perform in al areas of practice, such as a single
dietician in a small hospital, or one who could move from one practice area to another. -
generalist
A ____ was a dietitian wanting to restrict his or her practice in one area, such as clinical or food
service. (nursing home consultation, enteral and parenteral nutrition techniques, and nutrition support) -
specialist
The agency responsible for maintaining the registration process for the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics (AND; referred to as The Academy). -
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
*Develops, revises, and administers the examination for registration
*Sets standards for certification and recertification
*Establishes Code of Etics for the Profession of Dietetics jointly with the Academy
*Issues credentials to individuals who meet these standards for competency to practice in the dietetics
profession.
The mission statement of the CDR...... -
"Protecting the nutritional health and welfare of the public through dietetics certification"
How is the RD examination administered? -
Online; and throughout the year
Eligibility requirements for individuals to take the exam to become registered are.... -
1. Complete minimum of a baccalaureate degree (undergrad) from accredited college
2. Meet current minimum requirements (didactic program in dietetics) accredited by ACEND -
supervised practice pathways.
3. Complete supervised practice pathways (ISPP) through ACEND-accredited programs to
accommodate the increased demand of students.
DPD -
Didactic Program in Dietetics
ACEND
*-
Accreditation Counsel for Education of Nutrition & Dietetics
After passing the RD exam and being credentialed by the CDR, RDs are required to.... -
*comply with CDR recertification requirements
*comply with Code of Ethics for the profession of dietetics
The first formal reference to dietetic credentialing... -
At the 2nd Annual Mtg of the ADA in 1918....."the need to distinguish b/w dieticians with a college
degree and special training in some scientific work and the ones with lesser training"
A ________ was defined as a dietitian who could perform in al areas of practice, such as a single
dietician in a small hospital, or one who could move from one practice area to another. -
generalist
A ____ was a dietitian wanting to restrict his or her practice in one area, such as clinical or food
service. (nursing home consultation, enteral and parenteral nutrition techniques, and nutrition support) -
specialist
The agency responsible for maintaining the registration process for the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics (AND; referred to as The Academy). -
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
*Develops, revises, and administers the examination for registration
*Sets standards for certification and recertification
*Establishes Code of Etics for the Profession of Dietetics jointly with the Academy
*Issues credentials to individuals who meet these standards for competency to practice in the dietetics
profession.
The mission statement of the CDR...... -
"Protecting the nutritional health and welfare of the public through dietetics certification"
How is the RD examination administered? -
Online; and throughout the year
Eligibility requirements for individuals to take the exam to become registered are.... -
1. Complete minimum of a baccalaureate degree (undergrad) from accredited college
2. Meet current minimum requirements (didactic program in dietetics) accredited by ACEND -
supervised practice pathways.
3. Complete supervised practice pathways (ISPP) through ACEND-accredited programs to
accommodate the increased demand of students.
DPD -
Didactic Program in Dietetics
ACEND
*-
Accreditation Counsel for Education of Nutrition & Dietetics
After passing the RD exam and being credentialed by the CDR, RDs are required to.... -
*comply with CDR recertification requirements
*comply with Code of Ethics for the profession of dietetics
