448.70 Definitions. In this subchapter: (1) “Affiliated credentialing board” means the dietitians affiliated credentialing board. (1m) “Certified dietitian” means an individual who is certified as a dietitian under this subchapter. (2) “Dietetics” means the integration and application of principles of nutritional science, biochemistry, food science, physiology, food systems management, behavioral science and social science in […]
448.72 Applicability. This subchapter does not do any of the following: (1) Require a certificate under this subchapter for any of the following: (a) A person who is lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit or certificate of certification or registration granted under chs. 441, 446 to 451 or 456, or who is […]
448.74 Duties of affiliated credentialing board. The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules that do all of the following: (1) Establish criteria for the approval of educational programs and training under s. 448.78 (3) and (4). (2) Establish a code of ethics to govern the professional conduct of certified dietitians. History: 1993 a. 443.
448.76 Use of titles. Except as provided in s. 448.72 (1) (e) and (2) to (6), a person who is not a certified dietitian may not designate himself or herself as a dietitian, claim to provide dietetic services or use any title or initials that represent or may tend to represent the person as certified […]
448.78 Certification of dietitians. The affiliated credentialing board shall grant a certificate as a dietitian to an individual who does all of the following: (1) Submits an application for the certificate to the department on a form provided by the department. (2) Pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1). (3) Submits evidence satisfactory to […]
448.80 Temporary certificate. Upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (6), the affiliated credentialing board may grant a temporary dietitian certificate to an individual who satisfies the requirements under s. 448.78 (1) to (4) and has submitted an application to take the next available examination under s. 448.84. A temporary certificate […]
448.82 Reciprocal certificate. Upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2), the affiliated credentialing board shall grant a dietitian certificate to an individual who holds a similar certificate or license in another state or territory of the United States if the affiliated credentialing board determines that the requirements for receiving the […]
448.84 Examinations. (1) The affiliated credentialing board shall conduct or arrange for examinations for dietitian certification at least semiannually and at times and places determined by the affiliated credentialing board, and shall provide public notice of each examination at least 90 days before the date of the examination. (2) Examinations held under sub. (1) shall […]
448.86 Issuance of certificate; expiration and renewal. (1) The department shall issue a certificate to each individual who is certified under this subchapter. (2) The renewal dates for certificates granted under this subchapter, other than temporary certificates granted under s. 448.80, are specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the […]
448.87 Disciplinary proceedings and actions. (1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the affiliated credentialing board may make investigations and conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter has occurred. (2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the affiliated credentialing […]
448.94 Penalties. Any person who violates this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter may be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months or both. History: 1993 a. 443.
