(1) To qualify as a licensed dietitian or nutritionist, an applicant must:

(a) Be 19 years of age or older.

(b) Submit evidence of good moral character and respectability by providing two personal references upon submission of application.

(c) File a written application on a form provided by the Board.

(d) Pass an examination propounded under the auspices of the Commission of Dietetic Registration.

(e) Pay fees prescribed by the Board.

(f) Meet the requirements of 282-X-4-.02 and 282-X-4-.04.

Author: Cherie Colquett

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-34A-1, et seq.

History: Filed March 12, 1991.

282-X-4-.02 Education. An applicant for licensure as a dietitian or licensed nutritionist shall have satisfactorily completed appropriate academic requirements as stated in the "Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act of 1989."

Author: Cherie Colquett

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-34A-1, et seq.

History: Filed March 12, 1991.

282-X-4-.03 Professional Experience. An applicant for licensure shall submit to the Board evidence of having successfully completed an ADA approved planned continuous pre-professional experience component in dietetics/nutrition practices as stated in the "Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act of 1989."

Author: Cherie Colquett

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-34A-1, et seq.

History: Filed March 12, 1991.

282-X-4-.04 Examination For Licensure. An applicant for licensure shall pass an examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or other examination as approved by the Board.

Author: Cherie Colquett

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-34A-1, et seq.

History: Filed March 12, 1991.

282-X-4-.05 Waiver Of Examination. For one year beginning on May 17, 1989, the Board shall waive the examination requirement and grant a license to any person who meets the requirements for such exemption as stated in the "Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act of 1989."

Author: Cherie Colquett

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-34A-1, et seq.

History: Filed March 12, 1991.

282-X-4-.06 Reciprocity.

(1) Reciprocity shall be provided for licensed dietitians/nutritionists from other states provided that the standards for licensing in that state are not less than those provided for in these regulations as determined by the Board.

(2) Reciprocity applicants must be current with continuing education hours with CDR or as specified and approved by the Board.

(3) If reciprocity is denied, the applicant must complete the regular licensure process as prescribed by the Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act of 1989 and these regulations.

Author: Cherie Colquett

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-34-1.

History: Filed March 12, 1991. Amended: Filed January 24, 1995; effective February 28, 1995.

(1) Any person who has been trained as a dietitian/nutritionist in a foreign country and desires to be licensed under the Dietetics Practice Act of 1989 may make application on forms provided by the Board if the individual:

(a) Holds a degree from an education program which has been validated as equivalent to the baccalaureate or master's degree conferred by universities or colleges regionally accredited by the council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education, and any fees associated with such validation are the sole responsibility of the applicant;

(b) Submits documentary evidence to the Board that he/she has completed a course of professional experience as defined in these rules and regulations;

(c) Demonstrates satisfactory proof of proficiency in the English language. At the time of making such application, the applicant shall pay the fee prescribed by the Board, no portion of which shall be returned.

(2) Any person who desires to be licensed under this section shall also successfully complete the prescribed examination for licensure.

Author: Cherie Colquett

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-34A-1, et seq.History: Filed March 12, 1991.