§ 3381. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics” means the national professional organization of dietitians that provides direction and leadership for quality dietetic practice, education, and research. (2) “Certified dietitian” means a person who is certified to practice dietetics under this chapter. (3) “Commission on Dietetic Registration” means the […]
§ 3382. Prohibition; penalty (a) No person shall use in connection with the person’s name any letters, words, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a certified dietitian unless the person is certified in accordance with this chapter. (b) A person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in […]
§ 3383. Director; duties (a) The Director shall have the following duties: (1) To provide general information to applicants for certification as dietitians. (2) To explain appeal procedures to certified dietitians and applicants and complaint procedures to the public. (3) To administer fees established by law. (4) To receive applications for certification, issue certification to […]
§ 3384. Advisor appointees (a) The Secretary of State shall appoint two certified dietitians to serve as advisors in matters relating to dietitians. The advisors shall be appointed as set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129b and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. One of the initial appointments may be for less than a […]
§ 3385. Eligibility To be eligible for certification as a dietitian, an applicant: (1) shall not be in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or rule adopted in accordance with the provisions of the chapter; and (2)(A) shall have proof of registration as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; […]
§ 3386. Examination (a) The Director shall examine applicants for certification as dietitians at such times and places as the Director may determine. Each applicant shall be assigned a number so that the applicant’s name is not disclosed to the Director until after the examination has been graded. (b) Examinations and examination procedures shall be […]
§ 3387. Application A person who desires to be certified as a dietitian shall apply to the Director in writing, on a form furnished by the Director, accompanied by payment of the required fee and evidence that the applicant meets the requirements set forth in section 3385 of this chapter. (Added 1993, No. 103, § […]
§ 3389. Renewals; continuing education (a) Certificates shall be renewed every two years upon payment of the required fee, provided the person applying for renewal completes at least 30 hours of continuing education, approved by the Director, during the preceding two-year period. The Director, with the advice of the advisors appointed under section 3384 of […]
§ 3390. Unprofessional conduct (a) Unprofessional conduct means misusing a title in professional activity and any of the conduct listed in 3 V.S.A. § 129a, whether committed by a certified dietitian or an applicant. (b) After hearing, and upon a finding of unprofessional conduct, an administrative law officer may take disciplinary action against a certified […]
