24 Del. Admin. Code § 3800-2.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Section 3800-2.0 - Qualifications of Applicants

2.1 Major Course of Study

2.1.1 A major course of study [24 Del.C. § 3806(2)] must include 3 semester credits with content in biochemistry, 3 semester credits with content in human physiology, and 12 semester credits of courses with major content in human nutrition and/or dietetics including 3 semester credits in nutrition and disease or diet therapy.

2.2 Foreign Degrees:

2.2.1 An agency authorized to validate foreign academic degrees equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's Degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or University in the U.S. includes the following:

International Consultants of Delaware, Inc., P.O. Box 8629, Philadelphia, PA 19101 - www.icdeval.com.

IERF Credentials Evaluation Services, Inc., 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3665) - www.ierf.org

World Education Services, Inc., (5087 Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087) - www.wes.org

Education Credential Evaluators, Inc., (P.O. Box 5140740, Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470) - www.ece.org

Josef Silny & Associates, International Education Consultants, 7107 SW 102 Ave. Miami, FL 33173) - www.jsilny.com

2.3 Supervised Practice

2.3.1 Proof of completion of supervised practice experience of 900 hours [24 Del.C. § 3806(a)(3)] is required and may be demonstrated by documenting completion of a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) program. CADE is the accrediting agency for the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or

2.3.2 At least 900 hours of supervised participation in nutrition services. The scope of activities may include observation, but must include direct client/patient involvement. The 900 hours must be concurrent with and/or following completion of the academic requirements for certification and need not be a paid experience. The following will define the equivalent professional practice experience and verification necessary:

2.3.2.1 Each supervisor shall have administrative responsibility for the area of the professional practice experience OR provide a letter from the area's administrator showing approval for him/her to officially function as a supervisor of the applicant's experience for the purposes of this chapter.

2.3.2.2 The supervisor shall have access to relevant patient/client records in the site of the professional practice experience. In order to guide the applicant and to have a basis for evaluation, the supervisor shall review performance by periodic observation, either directly or by some recording of the nutrition services.

2.3.2.3 If there is more than one supervisor and/or facility for different parts of the experience, information and verification of each part is required.

2.3.2.4 The applicant shall provide to the Board for each supervisor/facility

2.3.2.4.1 the name and address of the facility providing the professional practice experience and name of the area within the facility where the professional practice experience occurred.

2.3.2.4.2 the name, address, phone and title of the official supervisor who is supervising the qualifying experience for purpose of obtaining the certification. The supervisor for the purpose of certification may be different than the administrative supervisor of the unit in the facility.

2.3.2.4.3 a summary of the nature of nutrition services performed, along with dates and hours spent performing them.

2.3.2.4.4 evidence that the supervisor was either a registered dietitian, a licensed dietitian or a certified dietitian/nutritionist or a certified nutrition specialist in Delaware or any other state at the time of supervision; or the supervisor was a licensed health care professional or individual with a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with expertise in human nutrition. A copy of the current license, certification, or registration must be provided.

2.3.2.4.5 the applicant will send the description of the qualifying experience noted above to the professional practice experience supervisor for verification.

2.3.2.4.6 Each supervisor must review the evidence provided by the applicant and verify that the information is true including

2.3.2.4.6.1 that the applicant participated in nutrition services under his/her supervision, indicating the total number of hours.

2.3.2.4.6.2 that the applicant performed the nutrition services at a satisfactory level and followed the Code of Ethics in the course of this qualifying experience.

2.4 Examination

2.4.1 The satisfactory completion of the registration examination established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the examination of the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS), or another national examination acceptable to the Board and approved by the Director of Professional Regulation is required. [24 Del.C. § 3806(a)(4)].

2.4.1.1 The passing score shall be the passing score established by the exam provider.

2.4.2 The cost of the examination shall be borne by the applicant.

2.5 Individuals seeking a waiver under the provisions of 24 Del.C. § 3806(f) of the qualifications for licensure specified in 24 Del.C. § 3806(a)(1)-(4) and 24 Del.C. § 3806(b) must document at least 10 years or greater work experience in the field of nutrition as defined in 24 Del.C. § 3802(3) acceptable to the Board.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 3800-2.0

13 DE Reg. 414 (09/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 933 (4/1/2016)
25 DE Reg. 201 (8/1/2021) (Final)