Wash. Admin. Code § 246-822-120

Current through Register Vol. 24-12, June 15, 2024

Section 246-822-120 - Application requirements

(1) Individuals applying for certification as a certified dietitian must submit:

(a) A completed application form with fee; and

(b) Verification of current registration status with the commission on dietetic registration.

(2) Individuals applying for certification as a certified dietitian who have not passed the required written examination or who are not registered with the commission on dietetic registration must:

(a) Provide transcripts forwarded directly from the issuing college or university showing completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher in a major course of study in human nutrition, foods and nutrition, dietetics, or food management;

(b) Provide evidence of completion of a continuous pre-professional experience or coordinated undergraduate program in dietetics under the supervision of a qualified supervisor; and

(c) Take and pass the required written examination.

(3) Individuals applying for certification as a certified nutritionist must submit:

(a) A completed application form with fee; and

(b) Documentation that the applicant meets the application requirements for certified dietitians, as set forth in subsection (1) or (2) of this section; or

(c) Transcripts forwarded directly from the issuing college or university showing completion of a masters or doctorate degree in one of the following subject areas: Human nutrition, nutrition education, foods and nutrition, or public health nutrition.

Wash. Admin. Code § 246-822-120

Amended by WSR 21-02-002, Filed 12/23/2020, effective 1/23/2021

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-822-120, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.138.070, 18.130.050 and 18.130.070. 92-02-018 (Order 224), § 246-822-120, filed 12/23/91, effective 1/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-822-120, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.138.070. 89-17-071, § 308-177-120, filed 8/16/89, effective 9/16/89; 89-03-035 (Order PM 814), § 308-177-120, filed 1/11/89.