Section 5-64.1-1. – Short title.

§ 5-64.1-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Dietary Manager Practice Act.” History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 352, § 1.

Section 5-64.1-10. – Fees.

§ 5-64.1-10. Fees. The board shall prescribe reasonable fees for, but not limited to: (1) Initial fees; (2) Renewal fees; (3) Late fees; (4) Certification fees; and (5) Membership fees. History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 352, § 1.

Section 5-64.1-11. – Department of health.

§ 5-64.1-11. Department of health. The director of the department of health and the division of professional regulation shall maintain a registry of all persons holding certification and a record of all inspections made consistent with department of health surveys currently in existence or as amended. History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 352, § 1.

Section 5-64.1-12. – Severability.

§ 5-64.1-12. Severability. If a part of this chapter is held unconstitutional or invalid, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid or unconstitutional part remain in effect. If a part of this chapter is held unconstitutional or invalid in one or more of its applications, the part shall remain in effect in all […]

Section 5-64.1-2. – Declaration of purpose.

§ 5-64.1-2. Declaration of purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by providing for the training, certification, and regulation of persons practicing the profession of dietary manager of healthcare food service by providing a means of identifying those qualified to practice as a dietary manager; to […]

Section 5-64.1-3. – Definitions.

§ 5-64.1-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Board” means the certifying board for dietary managers. The board has authority over the rules and regulations of the certification program for dietary managers. (2) “Certified dietary manager” (C.D.M.) means to have entry-level competency to perform the duties and responsibilities of a dietary manager; that a […]

Section 5-64.1-4. – Certification required.

§ 5-64.1-4. Certification required. (a) No person may practice or hold himself or herself out as a certified dietary manager unless he or she is certified in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. (b) Any person employed as a dietary manager on August 11, 1990, and who has been employed for a period of […]

Section 5-64.1-5. – Restriction on use of titles.

§ 5-64.1-5. Restriction on use of titles. Only a person certified by the board as a certified dietary manager shall use the words “Certified Dietary Manager” (C.D.M.) in connection with his or her name or place of business, or may use the words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is […]

Section 5-64.1-6. – Requirements for certification.

§ 5-64.1-6. Requirements for certification. (a)(1) The minimum qualifications of the person responsible for the direction of the food service department of a healthcare facility shall be a certified dietary manager, or a person eligible for certification as a certified dietary manager by the Dietary Manager’s Association (D.M.A.), or with another comparable body with periodic […]

Section 5-64.1-7. – Eligibility of dietary managers.

§ 5-64.1-7. Eligibility of dietary managers. (a) A person shall present satisfactory evidence to the board of having successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in dietary management recognized by the board at an accredited college or university as determined by the board. (b) All persons shall meet the qualifications established by the […]

Section 5-64.1-8. – Renewal of membership.

§ 5-64.1-8. Renewal of membership. (a) If a member is dropped from membership for a period of five (5) years, or less, a request, in writing, for reinstatement to D.M.A. headquarters office must be made with required fees. (b) If membership is dropped for more than five (5) years, a person shall be ineligible for […]

Section 5-64.1-9. – Eligibility of dietary technicians.

§ 5-64.1-9. Eligibility of dietary technicians. (a) An individual who is a dietetic technician, having graduated from a dietetic technician program approved by the American Dietetic Association, but is not a member of D.M.A. nor certified by D.M.A., may qualify to sit for the credentialing exam. (b) Dietetic technicians who have graduated within the last […]