Ch 4: Credentialing Of Dietetic
Practitioners Questions And Answers.
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
Practitioners Questions And Answers.
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
